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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Base Convertible 2-door 1.6l No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:88000
Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Up for sale is this absolutely gorgeous VW convertible. I am a vw mechanic and have owned many VW's and this is one of the nicest I have ever seen. I got this car from a lady who has been restoring this car for the past several years. Recently she was diagnosed with a serious illness and was forced to sell. I bought the car from her to get her money for treatment, etc. I would like to get out of what I got it for so please bid with confidence. I am very picky about my cars so I will describe this car as well as possible so you will know exactly what you will be buying. The paint is opal green and is an easy 9.5 out of 10. The top is new and cost $3000 alone. It is a custom, cloth top, no cheap vinyl here. The interior is new. All carpet, door panels, headliner, etc. is new. The original clock and A/C still work like new. The interior is an easy 9.5 out of 10. There is a small crack about an inch long in the dash but you can't really see it. The rubber is new all around the car. The widshield has a small hairline crack on the upper left corner but you have to look to see it. The motor runs like new. She replaced the crappy fuel injected engine with the much more reliable carb motor and it runs like new. The motor leaks nothing! Before I got the car it was completely tuned up. This bad boy will go anywhere with no problems. Overall you will be hard pressed to find a nicer example. This will make you an awesome ragtop and you will get noticed. Show or go, you will love this car! This is atruly no reserve sale so bid often and with confidence. I will assist in any shipping needs. No scammers please, I do not have the time or patience... Thanks, Joe Call me with ANY questions 803-431-4263

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