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1978 Karmann Super Beetle Convertible on 2040-cars

US $14,900.00
Year:1978 Mileage:42300
Location:

Magog, Quebec, Canada

Magog, Quebec, Canada

COLLECTOR ITEM. NEVER BEEN MODIFIED

1978 Karmann super beetle 74,000 Kms. All original parts including motor.  It has been repainted once with the original colour. This car has had two owners the undersigned which I bought in 1988 from a lady in Montreal.  The car has never been winter driven it was always stored during the winters by both owners.  Before being put into storage an undercoating was sprayed between the inside and outside doors and underneath the car once a year to prevent from rusting by Metropolitain Rust Proofing. I purchased the vehicle at approximately 30,000 Kms. And it now has 74,000 Kms  Four new tires were purchased 5 years ago which have about 10,000 kms. An oil change was done every 5,000 Kms. I have two extra bumper shocks.  The spare tire has never been used. I had a tune up done every year when I took the vehicle out of storage some parts like the brakes have been redone and the alternator.  I always had the car serviced by B.T Auto Repairs ltd. Volkswagon specialist situated at 2954 Tashereau Boul. Greenfield Park Quebec Canada. Telephone (450) 671-3401.  There has been some years which I never took the car out of storage, because of a busy schedule. I have owned Volkswagons all of my life since my first car was a 1974 Super Beetle which I purchased new. And I have owned several since, their reputation as a good reliable car stands even till this day. 

 

SHORT VERSION: Volkswagon Beetle Karmann Edition 1978 convertible 74,000KM white on white with white interior, never winter driven, second owner. All original parts including motor.

Excellent condition.

 

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