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1973 Volkswagen Baja Bug on 2040-cars

US $3,300.00
Year:1973 Mileage:34
Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4cyl 1694cc
Condition:

Used

Year
: 1973
Drive Type: standard
Make: Volkswagen
Mileage: 34
Model: Beetle - Classic
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Baja Dune Runner

  this car has new electric and mechanical, the engine on it is a bigger 1694cc on it, with less than 50 miles on it, everything was done new on it, 100% street legal, turing lights, etc, the only thing is you might need a new emergency brake handle (this one doesnt have the button on it) since we wanted to take it to the park and the dunes it was never an issue, the engine was rebuild about a year ago, I drove it 30 miles from the mechanic to my house and then it sat in the driveway until a few weeks ago, when I tried to start it and i couldnt, I ran the battery out, recharged it overnight, and the next morning it hadnt charged at all, and we had the last argument with my wife over me not driving it, long story short, I want the car out of here, I have about 5k in it right now, but I am flexible and motivated to sell, so I will take close to half of that, but if you are serious, shoot me an offer, I am REALLY motivated to sell.
again, off road conversion, street legal, interior done on diamond plated aluminum, bigger engine, due to health reasons (in a wheelchair)
  cant get it to start and I am pissed off and tired of arguing with the wife, help me get this car out of here, AS-IS   505-948-8574, thx, dave

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