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1973 Vw Superbeetle With Subaru Power on 2040-cars

US $6,995.00
Year:1973 Mileage:0 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Marion, Massachusetts, United States

Marion, Massachusetts, United States
Transmission:Rancho ProStreet 4 speed
Body Type:Sedan w/Factory Sunroof
Engine:Subaru 2.2 Factory Fuel Injection
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1973
Interior Color: Black
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Sunroof
Drive Type: Rancho ProStreet w/3:88 RP
Options: Sunroof
Mileage: 0
Sub Model: Factory Sunroof Sedan
Exterior Color: Yellow
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. ... 

I built this car to keep busy over the winter of 2011,using what I learned from previous Vanagon to Subaru conversions. I bought the car off thesamba site from California. The guy I bought it from got it for the Raby built type IV motor and tranny, which he removed and installed into his '67. I had the car shipped to me with no motor or transmission. 
It now has a 1993 Subaru 2.2 and"NEW" Rancho tranny with 3:88 r/p,It uses the stock ECU. No engine codes other than an intermittent "canister purge" code "because it is not wired". Engine has in the 80k miles range, but I cannot verify this to be fact. I did, however completely re-seal the motor to include new head gaskets, ft/rear crank seals, cam seals, new timing belt, valve cover gaskets. Has a new Burley Motorsports shortened oil pan. No leaks no drips. 
Suspension all new..bearings, urethane bushings, Topline MaxxStruts, frt/rr sway bars, 4 wheel discs drilled for Mercedes bolt pattern, SwayAway adjustable spring plates, etc, etc. 
Fully functional factory sunroof. Creative Carcraft widened fiberglass fenders with early style headlights. 
Carbon fiber Kamei style air dam done by "Carbon Joe" in California. Those of you "in the know", realize how difficult it is to get hold of one of these done by Joe. I was fortunate enough to contact him at the right time.

Owned by a 55 year old VW enthusiast. 
This car is an absolute blast to drive! Cruises 70mph at 3200 rpm...redline is 6500rpm. 
It is a daily driver and mechanically sorted. I've taken it on trips over 200 miles and in city traffic. Excellent cooling with all aluminum V8 radiator and aluminum tubing. 
I am continually adding to this car with some finishing touches. Just added a leather wrapped vintage period accessory steering wheel...see photo. There is a removable face head unit to go with the car which is not installed at this time. This is a rear seat delete and I am working on a package shelf for that area. There is a Vanagon under rear seat heater installed in the back with a 3 speed fan. 


Note: Please ignore the date of the photos taken during the build. The camera did not have the correct date set at that time.

I can email more photos directly of any specific area needed to be seen. Of course in person is the best way to see the car and I encourage a first hand look.
I can put you in touch with people who previously have bought my project cars and Subaru powered van. We keep in touch and have become friends in the car hobby.

This will be a great buy for the right person looking for a fun and dependable daily driver which can be taken to the "next" level!!

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