1978 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle on 2040-cars
Canfield, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:Fuel Injected
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Year: 1978
Trim: Chrome
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 58,000
Sub Model: Convertible
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: White
This
is a 1978 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle. The car is being used for a daily
driver this summer but it can very easily be restored as it is a pretty solid
good running car. The car was originally from Kansas. For starters the car does
run well shift in all four gears well and reverse, brakes well, and steers well
as it has been driven much this summer. The car has the original fuel injected
engine with 57,500 miles, but the odometer in the car now is from a 1974 as the
original one broke. The top is in great shape with NO holes and is still soft
as it was installed six months ago. Headliner was also replaced along with the
boot for the top. All the glass is in
great shape also. The seats are in good original condition as well as the door
panels but are all in just daily driver condition. The body is in good shape
with a few minor rust issues. The floors are solid and well as then heater
channels, but the driver’s side will need repaired as the previous owner ran
over a curb in a parking lot weakening the sheet metal under the drivers inner
fender making for a rust hole as shown in the pictures and it did spread some. The rear fenders are new, the front ones will
need a little work but can be repaired without replacing. The windows all crank
all the way up and down, and the chrome on the frames is decent but need some
polishing up. Tires are all in good condition. Brakes and brake lines were all
re done as it is a very safe car to drive. The strut towers are in good shape
also. The front and rear bumpers are original and in good condition. All of the
parking, tail light and brake light are in working order. Car comes with an
aftermarket AM FM radio that does work. Carpet is original and in good
condition. I have additional pictures so if needed please feel free to ask. Car
comes with a CLEAN OHIO TITLE IN MY NAME !!! I will NOT DELIVER the car as the lucky bidder
is responsible for the pick-up of the vehicle.
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