1979 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic - Convertible on 2040-cars
Foresthill, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:4 CYL
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: White
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: 2-door Karmann convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Exterior Color: Alpine White
Mileage: 33,268
This 1979 Volkswagen (Karmann) Beetle gets looks wherever it goes! If you are looking for an economical and thoroughly enjoyable car that is only going to appreciate in value, this is it!
VW ceased importing and selling this model in the USA with this model year. The VIN#(1592040540) indicates that this car is among the very last German made VW Beetles to be imported and sold in the USA.
I bought this car recently from a California native, and during the process of changing the pink slip over to me it failed to pass the stringent California emissions test. The car starts, runs and drives great, and I am hoping to sell to an out-of-state buyer so that the emissions test becomes a non-issue.
The odometer reads 33,268 miles, but I have no way of knowing for sure if the 5-digit gauge has "rolled over". The body is in very good "rust free" shape and the Alpine White paint job appears original. There are some very small areas of chipped paint (gas-filler door and front apron under the trunk) also some surface rust discoloration on various hinges, which all work perfectly. Please note these things in photos.
The white convertible top and boot are clean inside and out - no rips or tears. The white interior is clean, please note small tear on drivers seat side/back. The dash is intact, the original knobs, door handles, controls, etc. are still here and functional. The Blaupunkt radio/cd player has not worked since I purchased the car.
I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere, realizing that with no air conditioner Death Valley might be a problem... It stops and turns perfectly. The wipers, horn and lights all work great. The fuel gauge is not entirely accurate, I fill up at the quarter tank mark. This Beetle has the typical VW small oil spotting when sitting for a time.
THINGS I HAVE HAD REPLACED RECENTLY:
Restuffed drivers and passengers seats.
Two new front tires, the rears are in great shape.
New brakes and rebuilt wheel cylinders.
New muffler.
New catalytic converter.
New spark plug wires and tune-up.
New tie-rod ends.
New struts.
Front end aligned.
A very small amount of TLC will make this little classic like brand new!
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