1979 Super Beetle Convertible /stunning! Last Year Classic German Bug Cabriolet! on 2040-cars

1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

VIN# 1592040490 ~ Assembled October 1979

Low miles, super-clean, much freshening and work done…Not the cheapest, but the BEST and NICEST ONE YOU WILL FIND!

LOOKS LIKE NEW, RUNS BETTER THAN NEW! Amazing ORIGINAL PAINT & DETAILING! Superb weather stripping, glass, chrome, clean engine bay, trunk, undercarriage, and a dashboard that looks almost factory fresh (even the clock still works!). All this makes for a gorgeous classic VW Bug Cabriolet that is a true time machine to walk around and to sit in. A restored car can never compare to one that has the original feel and finish.  

But a few well-considered, modern touches make it BETTER to DRIVE than in ’79! Newer features that enhance performance, appearance, safety and driving fun include:

·         Pioneer CD Stereo

·         Enlarged and Rebuilt BIG-BORE MOTOR: 1835cc with 2-barrel Weber carb. HORSEPOWER BOOSTED from 48 to 70!  ONLY 7000 MILES ON THIS MOTOR!

·         Modern performance Kumho tires on gorgeous ‘Riviera’ alloy wheels with VW center caps Very few miles on this these! Four-wheel alignment done at same time.

·         Front Disc Brake conversion for safety and performance. Brake system completely overhauled: Drums, shoes, all brake lines and new master cylinder.

·         KYB Gas Shocks for better ride and handling than stock.

·         Bright, white Hella H4 halogen headlamps (factory original sealed beams comes with the car).

·         EMPI Tow Bar (easy hook-up specifically designed for classic Beetle…so you can pull it behind your RV!)

·         EMPI Chromed Shifter with “Short-Shift” Kit and Console.

·         Custom Stainless Steel Running Boards.

·         Electronic Ignition! New Bosch Blue Coil! Polished alloy billet Timing Pulley with degree marks! Polished stainless steel Splash Pans! EMPI chromed Valve Covers! ANSA Free-Flow 4-Outlet Muffler! (Engine compartment has been dressed up and steam-cleaned)

·         JUST SERVICED last week, including: New Battery ; Castrol Motor Oil & new Oil Filter ; Clean Air Filter ; Valve Adjustment ; New Valve Cover Gaskets ; Ignition Timing Checked ; New Heater Hoses.

·        Rust-proofed, Undercoated and Paint Sealed when new. Always stored indoors under a Custom Car Cover (comes with car). Stored winters.

NO  RUST  EVER!!

END of an ERA: This car is from the final model year for the German-built Beetles. The 1979 Cabriolets, hand-finished by Karmann with an extra measure of quality, are the most sought after vintage of all…This car (built in October 1979) is representative of “the last of the last”. A true piece of automotive history.

I am listing this car (along with some others) for my good friend. Impending hip and back surgery prevent him from enjoying his lovely Bug fully, and financial considerations are forcing him to let it go. It is a stunningly maintained example of a timeless classic, ready to drive anywhere, preserve for the future, or drive just to car shows. Cruises comfortably at 65 mph. The only flaw I could find is a small tear in the convertible top that has been carefully heat-welded shut to seal it up. It’s hard to see unless you look for it (I highlighted it for you in photo #38 of the 100 available on the link below). The top is otherwise perfect, and goes up & down easily, seals very well, and looks neat tucked under its tonneau when folded. This car is nearly as clean underneath as it is on top. More attention has been lavished upon this car over the years than might be considered sane by many people, but no one can argue with the results.

To ensure there would be no worries for a new buyer, this car just returned from a visit with a certified mechanic specializing in air-cooled VWs for a final service and thorough "going-over" (almost $700). He pronounced it, “The  best  I  have  seen!”    

IT NEEDS NOTHING EXCEPT a DRIVER!  NO DISAPPOINTMENT HERE!

100 pictures, showing close details, engine and chassis, available at:

http://s1317.photobucket.com/user/Kowalski111/slideshow/1979%20Volkswagen%20Super%20Beetle%20Convertible

Please look closely at all the pics, and you will notice details like the plastic plugs where rust-proofing was applied to inner panels; the excellent paint finish and chrome on the entire car; the clean clear speedo and clock; the condition of components like tires, brake lines, and brake master cylinder; the amazing original finish on even the gas cap; and the shiny clean crevices behind the bumpers and around all the rubber grommets and trim – It’s amazing! And these are the small things that will always make this VeeDub stand head and shoulders above another. Once again: Not the cheapest, but the best!

BUY IT NOW $18,500 or OPEN to SERIOUS OFFERS. (No trades considered!)

The Fine Print:

GOOD LUCK! Please bid to the value this car may hold for you. Please feel free to ask questions or add comments. Please ask questions BEFORE you bid. We will respond quickly and honestly. This car is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, about twenty minutes from MSP airport. Inspections are invited and encouraged!

CONDITIONS: Winning this auction constitutes a legal and binding agreement between the Buyer, the Owner and the Selling Agents. Please bid sincerely and sensibly. Zero-feedback bidders must contact us first before bidding to establish some level of seriousness-of-intent; It's nothing personal, just business: We, and many others, have been stung on eBay Motors by too many dead-beat auction winners.

Vehicle is sold "As-Is and Where-Is". If the Buyer comes to pick up this car and is in any way dissatisfied, he or she will have the Option of walking away from the Deal with Full Refund of the Deposit and any Payments made to the Owner. Otherwise, no warranty is expressed, implied or offered. Neither the Owner nor the Selling Agents can or will take any responsibility for this car after it leaves the premises.

PAYMENT: Buyer must make a $500 DEPOSIT by PayPal within 24 hours of the Auction Close. The Deposit will secure the Deal for all Parties involved. Failure to make Deposit within 24 hours will risk Cancellation of the Sale at Discretion of the Owner and Sellers. BALANCE MUST BE PAID within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of sale by SECURE PAYMENT or CASH at PICK-UP. 

TRANSPORT: Buyer is responsible for all transportation arrangements and costs. Car is garaged in Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305. We do not offer quotes on shipping. There are many vendors to choose from offering vehicle transport: DAS, and FedEx/Passport are two great places to start getting bids. 

STORAGE: While the Auction Winner sorts out pick-up or transport arrangements, Owner can offer, free of charge, dry indoor storage for up to 30 days after auction termination. Longer periods can be arranged at cost if necessary. Seller cannot accept any liability during this storage period.

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