1968 Volkswagen Beetle With Factory Sunroof on 2040-cars
Eliot, Maine, United States
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I'm selling my 1968 Beetle that I've own for 15 years. This car looks like it just drove out of the show room. Spent most of it's life in Georgia and has been stored every winter since it's been in Maine. So it's a very solid car. It's a daily driver and has a current Maine Inspection Sticker.
It has a Factory Rebuilt motor with approx. 3000 miles and the clutch was replaced at the same time. Interior was professionally done by G & L Auto Interiors with new custom seat covers and pads, oatmeal carpet, and new headliner. New EMPI style 8 spoke wheels with BF Goodrich T/A tires. New Starter. New Battery Functioning Factory Sunroof with new cables and pulleys. Blaupunkt AM radio in dash still works. Comes with many spare parts, including 4 extra VW wheels (like the spare in the picture). There is one area where the paint has bubbled just behind the drivers door. Floor directly under the Battery was replaced with a fiberglass replacement pan. It must be something that was offered back then as it is formed exactly like the floor pan. You may notice in the picture that the brake and clutch pedals are held in place by chain to keep them from falling forward. I've driven it like that for 15 years with no issues. There is a knob on the pedal assembly that has worn. The chain was an acceptable repair at that time (which my mechanic verified) so the assembly didn't have to be replaced. Vehicle is also for sale locally. I will end the auction is it sells. Maine does not Title a Vehicle of this age. I will provide a copy of the vehicle registration and a Bill of Sale. Vehicle is sold AS IS with no Warranty expressed or implied. Vehicle must be picked up locally. I will not ship. $1000 non-refundable deposit is due with in 48 hours of auction close. |
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