1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle, Full Custom Interior, Many Added Features on 2040-cars
Brevard, North Carolina, United States
Engine:1776 cc Gas
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Saftey Yellow
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Blue
Model: Beetle - Classic
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Custom
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Mileage: 999,999
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows
1973 Super Beetle. This car has been an on going project for many years.Got the VW in 1997, and painted it in 1998. In 2004 we built a 1776 cc motor, and rebuilt the transmission, brakes, and suspension. 2005 I built a FULL custom interior. I have an auto upholstery business and I showed the car locally to help show our abilities. We have driven it about 3000 miles since 2004. I'm building a truck now and would like to see this car go to someone how would drive and enjoy it. Paint has chips and a few dents. Motor runs great. Interior is great.
Motor,,,,1776 cc, Dual carbs, Full MSD ignition system with Soft Touch rev limiter, Motor tins painted body color. New Bosch one wire alternator. New block, and head when motor was put together. Full flow external oil filter.
Trans was put back stock, with 4.12 gear.
Interior,,,,New Corbeau sport seats, cut down rear seat. Flamed molded headliner, Custom door panels with painted tubular arm rest. Power door locks. Power windows. Fiberglass dash painted body color. After market gauge set with tachometer. inside flamed billet door handles are mounted in the center console. Trunk is all enclosed and upholstered to match the interior.
Wheels centers are painted body color. EMPI eight spoke wheels bought new. Tires have about 1000 miles on them. Is equipped for a tow bar, and tows great behind my motor home.
Floor pans are OK shape. They are solid but not nice to look at. Left rear pan is pieces of sheet metal welded together. Right rear pan( battery side) was replaced with a reproduction. their is a bubble in the paint in the drip rail by the back window.
There is a lot more stuff on this car then I have listed, but this is most of the big things. I also have some extra used parts that go with the car. Your welcome to come by to look at the Bug. If you want to call my # is 828-553-4527. I'm in Western NC.
$500 deposit due at end of auction. NO DEAD BEATS. Can arange storage for 1 month if paid in full.
Thanks for looking.
On Jan-20-13 at 16:34:13 PST, seller added the following information:
Do have the hood for the car, and it is same color.
Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale
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