1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Base 1.6l on 2040-cars
Clarion, Pennsylvania, United States
Engine:1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Volkswagen
Mileage: 93,379
Model: Super Beetle
Exterior Color: Yellow
Trim: Base
Interior Color: Black
Drive Type: U/K
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Hi everyone, and thanks for checking out my Beetle.
First, I want to get the bad news out of the way-this Beetle needs a new engine. It gave out on me while I was driving down Interstate 80. NOT a fun experience. If you're familiar with this cars, then you'll know that the engine is pretty easy to replace, and longblocks (and even complete) engines are pretty cheap. On the plus side, the engine has a lot of decent, usable parts still on it. I took off the oil filter, and some of the hoses, but I didn't take out anything else. Its all there, albeit frozen. The front left and right wheel well could stand to be replaced as well. The right is a bit worse than the left. I never replaced them because I don't have the workspace to do it in. There is also a bit of surface rust where the running board meets the right wheel well, but its not rot. Some of the rubber also needs to be replaced, specifically the front trunk and the rear deck lid rubber.
Now on to the good news-this car is pretty solid for being 40+ years old. The body is in good shape, without much rust. There's no rust around the crescent vents, which is a pretty rare thing for this part of the country, and which can be a hassle to properly fix. And, the floor pans were replaced by the previous owner. I couldn't get a good picture of them, but they're like new. There's some surface rust here and there, but I couldn't find any major rot anywhere.
The interior is also pretty nice. No major rust, though there is some carpet glue, and the headliner could stand to be replaced. The front seats are in good shape, and the backseat, while it has some tears, has a replacement cover. I just never got around to replacing it, since it was only ever me and my girlfriend. I never had much of a use for the backseat, so it didn't get much attention. I also replaced the front seat belts and latches with a 3-point retractable kit from Wolfsburg West, and the windshield wiper arms with a modern replacement from Jbugs. They take standard wiper blades, so no more expensive, stock blades.
All the glass is present, and in good shape. Some of it has some fog, but none of it needs replaced.
I do have a few things that set this Beetle apart from others here on Ebay-I have the original window sticker. The first owner kept it, and gave it to the next owner, who gave it to me when I bought the car. I also have the original owners manual, showing maintenence stamps all the way through 30,000 miles. But, what really sets this Beetle apart is the records that come with it. I have all the records of parts that the previous owner bought, as well as ones I've bought, so you know exactly what you're getting. I also have a couple boxes of spare parts, including some chrome trim, spare running boards, various cables, and a spare 34 Pict-3 carburetor. I'm also including a floor jack that I bought for the car, as well as four jack stands, and two collapsible wheel blocks.
Just to sum it up:
- The car needs a new engine, but has plenty of usable parts on it.
- The car itself is in good shape, without any of the problematic rust issues in places like the crescent vents
- Lots of records and spare parts to go along with the car.
I think that pretty well sums it up. I'd love to hold on to this car, but I'm a college student, and I just don't have the space to work on it. So, it's time to send it off, and let someone have it who will properly take care of it.
I will require a $400 deposit via paypal within 24 hours of the auction ending, with the remainder paid within a week. The buyer is also responsible for shipping the car, which needs to be done within a month of the auction ending. That's when I'm moving, and I don't want to move it to my new apartment. If you have any questions, or want any additional info or pictures, drop me a message letting me know, and I'll do whatever I can.
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