1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet (no Reserve) on 2040-cars
Antioch, Illinois, United States
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:1.8L 4 cyl
Mileage: 140,289
Make: Volkswagen
Options: Convertible
Model: Cabrio
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Trim: 2 door convertible
Disability Equipped: No
Drive Type: Fwd
Number of Doors: 2
Affordable fun cruiser gets 30+mpg highway according the manufacturer. I took the car on trade and have not put many miles on it myself, motor runs good, drives and stops well , the strut towers are in good shape. I do not see any driveline problems the tires are fair. The car is missing the control levers in the dash for heater a/c, all the glass is good but the material on the convertible top is showing signs of wear.Would be a nice car to restore or drive as is.The a/c compressor is on the car but with out the control levers I can not tell if it works. I will try to answer any question quickly.
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The states's Republican lawmakers have been particularly vocal against the union vote. Tennessee state senator Bo Watson said during a press conference that VW would have a "very tough time" with future incentives if the vote were successful, according to Automotive News. Tennessee House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick said the "heavy hand" of the UAW is not welcome there. VW has drawn criticism from both sides because it has allowed both pro- and anti-union groups to speak to workers and hand out leaflets.
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