1972 Volkswagen Volksrod Freaki Tiki on 2040-cars
Roseville, California, United States
Body Type:CHOP TOP
Engine:1500CC
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: STOCK
Drive Type: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 44,666
Sub Model: CHOP TOP
Exterior Color: RED OXIDE
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
YOUR LOOKING AT A 1972 BUG THATS BEEN CHOPPED 3.5 INCHES, ADDED A GLASS ACTION REAR WINDOW SPLIT KIT, REAR QUARTER WINDOWS HAVE BEEN STRETCHED TO PROPORTIONALLY BALANCE THE FRONT SIDE GLASS. THE FRONT HOOD, REAR DECK LID AND APRON ARE FROM A PRE-67 BUG. ALSO THE FRONT HAS AN INCLOSED TRUCK SPACE THAT IS CARPETED. THE FENDER WELLS ARE SMOOTHED OUT. SIDE MOLDINGS ARE PRE-67 .THE RUNNING BOARDS ARE SECTIONED AND REVERSED. MODEL A FRONT HEADLIGHTS AND THE REAR TAILLIGHTS ARE 32 FORD COMMERCIAL. THE SIDE MIRRORS ARE HOT ROD SWANS. THE CAR IS PAINTED IN HOT ROD FLATZ RED OXIDE AND HEAVILY PINSTRIPED BY KELLIE THE KANDYSTRIPER. ALL THE WINDOWS ARE GLASS, NO PLEXIGLASS HERE.
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