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1971 Vw Bug Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:47000 Color: pink /
 Black
Location:

Little Compton, Rhode Island, United States

Little Compton, Rhode Island, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:4 cyl
VIN: 15112937842 Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Drive Type: standard shift
Mileage: 47,000
Sub Model: convertible
Trim: standard
Exterior Color: pink
Interior Color: Black
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. ... 

1971 VW convertible, 47,000 miles, starts right up, drives, runs out pretty well, stops.

           A very complete car needing some restoration.  Convertible top is shot but the mechanism is complete and works well.  Front bow (wood) is rotted out. Top boot included.

 

                                                                                        Brakes stop car but need to be restored, emergency brake works

 

                                                                                       Motor runs OK, could use tune up., does not smoke or rap. just had fresh oil change

 

                                                                                      Clutch works well, trans shifts fine, just drained and refilled gear oil

 

                                                                                        Tires have decent tread but are old.

 

                                                                                         BODY:  rear floors have some rot holes, front floors fine.  Left rear floor, under seat at battery box is rotted out. 

                                                                                                      running board removed from pass side to show rot areas on rockers and support

                                                                                                      fenders, hood, trunk, doors are all solid and in pretty good condition. Paint is dry, faded.  Chrome has pitting and rust.

 

                                                                                         INTERIOR:  nice seats (look like after-market covers but very original looking)

                                                                                                              Good looking dash:  cassette am-fm,

                                                                                                              All glass good, Small stone chip in windshield.

                                                                                           ELECTRICAL: headlight work, tail light do not, blinkers work, turn signals work, wipers do not work

 

Car was stored indoors for the last 12 years but still needs body repair work.  Floor panels, repair panels, convertible top are available thru many suppliers including J.C. Whitney & Co. who offer a special vintage VW catalog.

I do not have a title for the car, however, I DO have the former owner's DMV registration card from 1999 (NY). 

Buyer is solely responsible for vehicle pick up and transport arrangements.  A $500 deposit is due at auction end (PayPal if possible).  Balance due in three days.

 

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