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Electric 1974 Vw Beetle Bug Car Vehicle Converted Kit Volkswagen Volkswagon on 2040-cars

US $4,000.00
Year:1974 Mileage:89110
Location:

Santa Ana, California, United States

Santa Ana, California, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:no engine
Year: 1974
Make: Volkswagen
Trim: Volkswagen 1974 Beetle
Model: Beetle - Classic
Mileage: 89,110
Drive Type: clutchless stick shift
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I'm selling a converted ELECTRIC 1974 VW bug.
The vehicle was a project that a few engineering students and I took on a few years back. The car has no gasoline/combustion engine being that it was converted into an electric battery vehicle. It runs on battery power. There is an 120V electric socket that can plug right into any standard home socket to recharge the batteries where the gas nozzle normally is. Though the vehicle is not functioning, it can serve as a platform and guide for your electric vehicle projects, and the parts from the bug can easily be transferred onto any 1960-1979 body.

*PLEASE NOTE The vehicle is not in a ready driving condition.*

There's no AC
no power steering
no power window
no airbags
no spare wheel
no GPS
no power seats
the seat belts are not currently installed.

This is a 1974 bug and not a 2013 bug.

The bug houses:
a clutch-less shifting transmission;
an Alltrax Axe 7245 controller (retails about $600 new);
a Motor AMD 8" #203-06-4001 8" 72-96VDC 17.5HP Series Wound Single Shaft (That retails about $1200 new);
a Zivan NG1 high frequency battery charger.

It runs off of a 2 x 72 parallel configured battery pack (12 x 12-volt deep cycle batteries in the back with their own enclosed compartment) and 2 12-volt accessory batteries in the front compartment.
The charge usually last for about 70 miles and it requires a 5-6 hour recharge. 

The car was put into storage somewhat close to the beach and rust developed; the rust ate away a lot of the underside of the vehicle and it will need to be towed on a flatbed for transportation. The body, save for the rust underneathe, is in great condition as shown the pictures. 1960 - 1979 VW Beetle bodies can be found online relatively easily and in good condition. The paint is still intact and there are no breaks or dents in the shell. The inside of the bug is in great condition as well. (also shown in the pictures) The material of the seats is not punctured and the cushioning inside the seats is still very comfortable. 

This is a great electric car conversion starter project because this car could easily serve as a guide car for your electric vehicle conversion project and I have digital manuals and diagrams of all the wiring. The whole project took no more than a month for a few college students. The bug saved us easily $200 + on gas every month.

This is not the vehicle for you if you're not capable to repairing or building an electric vehicle- Go buy a Tesla or Chevy Volt. or Nissan Leaf. If however, you have the electrical/engineering skills or are very handy, and you're interested in building your own electric vehicle, this is the vehicle to help you start your project and break your dependence on fossil fuels.


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