1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Base Convertible 2-door 1.6l on 2040-cars

VIN: 1592011056 Year: 1979
Mileage: 95,000
Make: Volkswagen
Exterior Color: Yellow
Model: Super Beetle
Interior Color: Brown
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Cylinders: 4
Options: Convertible

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 First of all, I would like to say that my experience buying vehicles on Ebay has been fraught with overly optimistic sellers willing to say anything to sell their vehicles.  My last experience involved the word "AWESOME" with several exclamation points in the listing.  I should have known better.  I assume the seller was blind because he failed to mention several defects.  One of which being that the car leaked like a macrame diaphragm.  That being said, if anything, I will understate the quality of the car. 

I know very little about Volkswagens, and I am selling this car for a friend of mine that appears to know even less than me.  When I ask him specifics questions about the car, he is typically staring into space with his finger in his nose.  So here it goes, this particular Volkswagen has had a least one repaint.  I would call the quality average.  There is some over spray on the dashboard.  That speaks volumes in itself.  There are several chips and scratches in the paints.  There is also a touch of surface rust around hinges and handles.  I don't know how serious it is but it appears to be minor.  There are also several small dents in the car.  Rubber bumper guards both front and rear appear to be pulling free of the bumpers.   Driver's side seat is loose.  I believe it is missing a bolt.  Door panels are coming unwrapped and the dashboard has a crack in it.  The convertible top is in good condition.  The interior of the convertible top, which is white, has several scuff marks on it.  I don't know if these will clean up or not.  I couldn't access the trunk.  When I asked about gaining access, my friend told me that he didn't recall ever needing to get into it.  Seriously?

My friend believes the mileage to be accurate.  It shows just shy of 95K.  He told me that the car has always been reliable and has been serviced regularly.  I didn't get to drive the car because the battery was dead.  At the very least, the car needs a battery.  I was never able to get the car on a lift so I can't speak to the condition of the undercarriage and the overall condition of the exhaust system.  The tires and rims are in good condition and the chrome on the car is fair.  It has minor pitting that is still very presentable.  The glass is in good condition.  Overall, this car is in good condition.  I have tried to give a very honest appraisal of this car.  Please call me with any questions in regards to this car and I will get you an honest answer.  My name is Beckett and my number is 970-596-6286.