1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Base 1.6l on 2040-cars
Chatham, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: black vinyl trim
Drive Type: manual transmission
Mileage: 96,300
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Bought the Bug about 7 years ago from the original owner (as he told me.) Began restoring it in 2012 and with the unexpected death of my wife have decided to sell it. The following is the list of new or restored parts to the '74 VW: door panels front and back; carpet- front, back and trunk; headliner; rear speaker tray; sunvisors; window door cranks; rear view mirror; complete rubber kit; "T"-bar bumpers- front and rear; headlights and rings; taillights; turn signal assemblies; driver side exterior mirror; aluminum running boards; complete wiring kit- front to back; starter; wipers and arms; generator; front windshield;door components; muffler; carburetor; chrome air filter; electric fuel pump; spark plugs and wires; tires; complete paint inside and exterior.
The restoration did not include engine nor suspension work nor has the transmission been restored or service in 7 years of ownership. The Beetle is not a daily driver and does have issues some of which are evident in the pictures. This is the known list: 1) the dash has one crack; (2) both front seats rock due to missing shims that were lost in the carpet removal and have not been found.
(3) During the restoration of the interior the back seat suffered a split in the seat back as the picture shows; (4) at speed (55mph) the car drifts; (5) during braking the brakes feel spongy; (6) rubber gasket at passenger door has a small crimp in it not a cut and will need gluing.
The VW is complete except for the missing seat shims (which were never located online, either) and runs as noted and shifts into each gear without clunking. The car does not need to be trailered but has not been driven extensively in 7 years or during the restoration. The car comes with an owner's manual and an 8-track tape player which I have never played and do not know if it functions.
The listed restoration is less than 6 months old.
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