Two Tone California Classic. 12v. Straight Body Ragtop Pop Out Rear 1/4 Windows on 2040-cars
Valley Village, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:SPICED UP 1600cc. DUAL PORT
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: RAGTOP
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Mileage: 153,298
Sub Model: AIR COOLED
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Yellow & White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue
THIS IS A TIGHT 1965 RAGTOP VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CLASSIC FROM CALIFORNIA.RUST FREE LITTLE BUGGER.QUICK RESPONSIVE 1600cc.DUAL PORT PERFORMER WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND TUNE EXHAUST. STRAIGHT BODY. SMOOTH SHIFTING TRANSMISSION.EMPI SHIFTER. DAILY DRIVER. STARTS RIGHT UP. GREAT COMMUTER. EASY ON GAS.YET IT GETS UP AND GOES WHEN IT NEEDS TOO. TRACKS STRAIGHT. HANDLES VERY WELL AROUND TURNS UP IN THE CANYONS.
THE CAR IS STRAIGHT & DRY NO RUST. OLDER PAINT DON'T STOP THE BUG FROM GETTING THUMBS UP / COMPLEMENTS / ATTENTION / SMILES. STRAIGHT BUMPERS WITH GUARDS NO DINGS NICE CHROME. ENGINE BAY DETAIL WITH DIAMOND PLATE, CHROME TIN,
PERFORMANCE PARTS. RECENTLY RIMS WERE POWDER COATED WITH GOOD RUBBER ALL AROUND. A NEW ALTERNATOR, HAND BRAKE & HEATER CABLES WITH HEATER MANIFOLDS JUST INSTALLED. A NEW RAGTOP COVER ALSO INSTALLED. INTERIOR IS CLEAN NO TEARS,GOOD HEADLINER AND CLEAN CARPET. TOASTY HEATER SYSTEM, OR LET THE SUNSHINE IN THROUGH THE GIANT RAGTOP IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
ANY QUESTION. PLEASE EMAIL ME.
GOOD LUCK. BID RESPONSIBLY.
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