1973 Volkswagen Squareback Type Iii Wagon (electric Vehicle) on 2040-cars
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Body Type:Wagon
Engine:Electric - Advanced DC 203-06-4001A 48-120V, 10-3
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Electric
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Orange & Black
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 0
Model: Type III
Trim: Unknown
Drive Type: Manual, Clutchless
Mileage: 98,972
Sub Model: Squareback (Electric)
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: None
Vehicle was given to me and I converted it to electric from its original design. I intended to keep for years to come, but a new job has me traveling longer distances and in need of a different vehicle. For details on the it see vehicle EValbum. The vehicle can go 25 miles on a charge and can fully charge in around 6 hours - shorter if driven less than the maximum distance. The eight 12V batteries are only around six months old and given that they are Trojan T-1275 batteries (one of the best manufacturers of EV deep cycle batteries), they will likely last 5-6 years with proper care. Included with the vehicle is a full service VW manual, an extensive electric vehicle manual supplied by EVamerica, a multi-meter voltmeter, a heat blanket (for batteries in winter), and extra 2/0 battery cable, Anderson connectors and other misc. electric vehicle items. Vehicle has expected wear for one its age (e.g. minor rust, some seat wear that needs stitching), but with little time and labor these issues could be addressed.
Volkswagen Type III for Sale
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The first ad in the series featured the artist singing his rendition of "C'Mon, Get Happy," complete with a little help from some notorious unhappy YouTube stars. You can take a look at the new ad before it airs below, along with the complete press release for a little more background.