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1961 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible! Low Reserve! Rare! Trades?? on 2040-cars

US $6,777.00
Year:1961 Mileage:59570
Location:

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Air Cooled
VIN: 3711594 Year: 1961
Drive Type: 4 SPEED
Make: Volkswagen
Mileage: 59,570
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Convertible
Options: Convertible
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is a rare 1961 Beetle convertible. It is still a 6 volt car and it has a new: Engine, Brakes, Tires, steering dampner and Interior. I also have the ORIGINAL engine and original steering wheel that goes with the car along with a like new engine lid and all new Tie Rods. The car runs really, really good. I have had many beetles and none have run as well as this car, it could be a daily driver. 

The paint is fine, probably a 7 footer. The speedo works fine which is handy because this car never did have a gas gauge, I just fill it up every 100 miles. The roof has a small hole in it and needs to be replaced. The running boards are worn and could be replaced. Neither are expensive but the top can be a time consuming installation. 

No real rust to speak of. The pans have been replaced over the years. The only rust is about a golf ball size hole under the spare tire which is common and the driver side rear heater channel has a hole in it. 

Here is a video of the car: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JQ2N16Raio&feature=youtu.be 

These are very rare this old and would not take a lot to be a show winner. It just needs some cosmetic things but I just like driving it and do most every sunny day. If you watch the auction shows you know these early beetle convertibles are going thru the roof so it should make you a great investment you can have fun with.



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