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1973 Std Vw Volkswagen Beetle, Texas Yellow on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:9079
Location:

Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
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 1973 Standard Volkswagen Beetle

Texas yellow with black interior

1600 cc engine with 4 spd

Up for bid is a 1973 Standard VW Beetle, The car has no rust except for a small spot in the spare tire area. Pans are good and clean. body is straight except for a few small dings. Car is originally Texas yellow with a older respray to og color. interior is good. New carpet, back seat is original. Front seats have covers over them. the drivers seat is Good but the passenger seats needs recovered.

Tires on the front are new and the rear have some age but have good tread. all 4 original wheels with hubcaps and spare tire. Brakes are good and firm

Engine is stock. 1600 cc dual port, dual relief case with alternator. Bottom piece of tin is off but included with the car. Recent fuel pump, plugs and new battery. fresh oil change. Car runs and drives but does smoke a little.

I bought the car from an elderly gentleman who had owned the car for about 3 years. He had visited with me several times since I was the president of a local VW club. When he started having health issue he sold the car to me.  He had purchased the car from a local person who had owned the car for several years bringing it out from California. Hence the rust free. This is all the information I have on the car. there is a area behind the side vents that had some repair work done and the paint does not match and there is some overspray. this is a quick fix at a paint shop

the car is in good working order. all electrical works except the 80's radio. Arkansas Registration and tags. waiting the state to mail the title back to me

A small amount of tlc to have a good daily driver or an clean base for restoration .

email with any questions


On Feb-02-14 at 03:43:18 PST, seller added the following information:

I would recommend you a tow bar or trailer since I have not driven the car more than a few miles. there is some end play in the engine

Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale

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