1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Base Convertible 2-door 1.6l on 2040-cars
Livonia, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Super Beetle
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 1,540
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Condition:
Used car, passed down through generations. Sales receipt kept for proof of car being bought on July 15th 1981. Insurance identification card present. Car stored in garage and never driven through winter or poor weather conditions.
Engine:
Horsepower SAE net- 48 at 4200 rpm
No. of cylinders- 4
Displacement- 1584cm2/96.6 cu in
Type- Cylinder horizontally opposed, rear mount
Cooling- air cooled
Fuel/air supply- Electronically controlled, fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity- 11.0 U.S. gal/ 41.5 liters
Engine Oil Capacity- 2.6 U.S. qt/ 2.5 liters
Vehicle Length- 164.8 in/4187 mm
Width- 62.4in/1585 mm
Height (unladen)- 59.1 in/1500 mm
Brakes- Dual circuits, drums at front and rear
Suspension- Independent front and rear, suspension struts at front, torsion bars at rear
Steering- Rack-and-pinion
Drive Train
Type- Rear Wheel Drive
Gears- 4 forward, 1 reverse
Electrical System
Battery- 45 Ah
Alternator- 50 Amp. max.
History:
Passed down through generations from grandfather. Car was bought on July 15th, 1981 (proof of purchase) Original tires and in near perfect condition. Runs smoothly.
Shipping:
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Payment:
Payment due within 7 days of auction close
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