Classic Beetle / Bug - Standard Base Model - Good Condition- on 2040-cars
Camden, North Carolina, United States
Engine:1600
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Blue
Model: Beetle - Classic
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4 spd
Mileage: 121,663
1972 VW Bug, standard base model.
Here's the low down... the good, the bad & the ugly.... please read thoroughly before bidding.
Engine fires right up, runs & idles good. It has a brand new battery, points, condenser & spark plugs, but I think it could still use some fine tuning, maybe in the carburetor. The clutch feels good & everything shifts like it should.
The front brakes work good & it has a new master cylinder. The brake line to the rear brakes is blocked off w/ a plug at the master cylinder, so it's still drivable. I have the new brake line, but haven't had time to put it on yet. I might get around to it this weekend, but no promises.
The interior... pictures speak for themselves, but the seats were reupholstered about 10 years ago & are in fair condition, with some wear mainly from sun fading. The head-liner is white w/ no rips or tears, looks great, except in the rear cargo area under the back window, it's kinda floppy there. Carpet is in good condition & complete. The dash looks a little rough as you can see in the picture. The door panels are brand spanking new, they're so new that they're still in the box.
The body & paint.... The body on the car is fairly solid & mostly rust free. The floor plans look real good, especially under the battery where they're usually rotten, this one is real solid. the front apron is very good w/ no rust through at all & only minimal surface rust. There is a little rust between the running board & the body on the driver side & a little bubbling under the paint on the passenger side ( These areas of concern can be seen in the photo's ) The paint job is cracking, peeling & fading & not in a cool patina kinda way, more like just a crappy old paint job that needs to be redone.
The tires show signs of dry rot, but hold air & have good tread so I would still roll w/ them b/c the spare in the trunk is like new. The car may need some TLC before its ready for a road trip, but this all depends on your personality type. If you are the risk taker, man of danger who lives life on the edge, than I say GO FOR IT ! otherwise you may want to bring your trailer, or have me haul it to you in the comfort of my enclosed car trailer for just 1.30 per mile.
Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale
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