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1968 Volkswagen Bug Beetle Classic Passenger Car With Tow Bar on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:103000
Location:

Eaton, Colorado, United States

Eaton, Colorado, United States
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 This is a 1968 Volkswagen bug, the odometer shows under 103,000 miles which I believe to be original.  Color inside and out is red and in good shape but has some small stone chips from driving on gravel roads which I tried to reflect in my pictures so please look at pictures carefully.  This car was first sold by Vern Hagestad Motor Co. in Denver Colorado on January 31, 1968.  This car spent much of its life in Arizona and as a result it is NOT all rusted out in the fenders and running board as so many of these cars are.  I have had much work done to the car mechanically to make it dependable and a nice driver.  Repairs are as follows, Rebuilt Engine -- Rebuilt Transmission -- New Fuel Pump -- New Clutch -- New Carburetor -- New Brake Drums and Shoes -- New Wheel Cylinders -- New Wheel Bearings and Seals -- New Axle Boots.  The interior is in good shape but NOT perfect.  The passenger seat has some sun spot near head rest and upholstery repair under the rear window.  Side carpet in front shows wear as you can see from picture but comes with new side carpet not installed and I may have missed a few other flaws.  Car comes with VW tow bar and original owner's manual which has the chassis number and the engine number, both match the number of the chassis and engine presently in the car.  All work done less than 2,000 miles ago.  This car runs great and is ready to go anywhere.

Sellers note: If you are looking for a original VW bug you would have to look a long time to find one this clean.  I got this for my wife who lost interest in it and this is why I am selling it.  Except for when it was driven it was stored inside, out of sun and weather.  If winning bidder wants to fly in to pick up this car and drive it home I would be willing to pick you up in Denver (DIA) which is about a 60 mile drive and help you get a transit sticker from DMV so it can be driven to its new home.    

I am listing this car for my brother but will stand behind anything stated in this listing.  I have a few other items listed so please check out my other items!

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