1971 Vw Bug Convertible on 2040-cars
Little Compton, Rhode Island, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:4 cyl
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Drive Type: standard shift
Mileage: 47,000
Sub Model: convertible
Trim: standard
Exterior Color: pink
Interior Color: Black
1971 VW convertible, 47,000 miles, starts right up, drives, runs out pretty well, stops.
A very complete car needing some restoration. Convertible top is shot but the mechanism is complete and works well. Front bow (wood) is rotted out. Top boot included.
Brakes stop car but need to be restored, emergency brake works
Motor runs OK, could use tune up., does not smoke or rap. just had fresh oil change
Clutch works well, trans shifts fine, just drained and refilled gear oil
Tires have decent tread but are old.
BODY: rear floors have some rot holes, front floors fine. Left rear floor, under seat at battery box is rotted out.
running board removed from pass side to show rot areas on rockers and support
fenders, hood, trunk, doors are all solid and in pretty good condition. Paint is dry, faded. Chrome has pitting and rust.
INTERIOR: nice seats (look like after-market covers but very original looking)
Good looking dash: cassette am-fm,
All glass good, Small stone chip in windshield.
ELECTRICAL: headlight work, tail light do not, blinkers work, turn signals work, wipers do not work
Car was stored indoors for the last 12 years but still needs body repair work. Floor panels, repair panels, convertible top are available thru many suppliers including J.C. Whitney & Co. who offer a special vintage VW catalog.
I do not have a title for the car, however, I DO have the former owner's DMV registration card from 1999 (NY).
Buyer is solely responsible for vehicle pick up and transport arrangements. A $500 deposit is due at auction end (PayPal if possible). Balance due in three days.
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