1973 Volkswagen Bug - Vw Beetle - Sedan .... Just 27,000 Miles ... A Classic Bug on 2040-cars

Offered here is a rather nice, unrestored, VW Beatle with just 27,000 miles since new.

I purchased this Beatle last year from a local family who were the 2nd owners of the car.

The story is that it originally belonged to a California exec. and family who kept a 2nd home here o the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was used as a grocery getter and general errand car that rarely left the county, let alone the state.  The car sat in the garage for nine months of the year - thus the low mileage.

What documents I have, seems to prove this mileage out.  The title states 26,777 miles when last titled in October 2012 by the 2nd owners.

A brief description and tons of photos follow.

It's a classic standard Beatle in every way.  The only options on this US version Volkswagen was a radio that has since been removed.  And, someone along the way added an auxiliary heater blower and two cabin vents located under the rear seat along with the battery.

Along the way here I'll try to show as much detail of the car as possible.  

I know some eBayers will not be able to inspect the car personally so I've posted as many photos as possible.  

It's not quite like actually 'kicking the tires' but it's as close as I can get in this venue.

In this photo you can see some cracking to the paint on the valance panel located under the deck lid.  I have a detailed photo of this later area in this listing.

The car looks good from any angle.

It's not a show car by any means, more like a 'ten footer' in my way of looking at things.

There is very, very little rust on this Beatle ... I'll point out what I can.

In this photo you can see a slight difference in the paint tone ... it appears that the door was repainted at some time in the past.

All the body panels look good and show little signs of age or previous damage.

Almost anyone over forty years old has VW Bug stories to tell.  Honeymooned in one, went to the prom, had a great road trip, etc.  This nice example has some nice stories left in her.

 The interior looks as good as the exterior.  Not perfect but nice.

Judging from the good condition of the seat covers I'd have to say that they were replaced at sometime with OEM covers - both front and back.  I could be wrong here, I just don't know.  They seem too good to me for 41 years old.  

The outer ring steering wheel has a few age cracks as shown

Just 26,889 miles to date.  Should have a few left in her.

4-speed manual transmission ... you remember them, right?

The original radio is long gone.  A cheap piece of ply has been inserted to the radio slot as a jury-rigged insert instead of a proper 'radio delete' plate as would have come from the factory.

A few more views of the seating.

 The headliner also looks good for it age with no holes.

The door panels show little signs of any real wear.

The engine runs great and was just serviced.

1,600 cc - about 50 HP of raw power.

This model should average about 30 MPG.

Notice light rust around the lip where the weather seal attaches.  Not a biggie but there.

Something needs to be said about the electrical system here.  When I purchased the car it was only able to run via a jump wire from the key ignition to the starter - it's the same now.

Simply said, the electrical system is wonky at best.  The car runs and drives but has little other electrical functions ... no lights, horn, wipers, etc.

I'm no electrician and haven't messed with the wiring at all.  Worst case scenario, it'll need a new wiring harness.  These are readily available for the many online suppliers if VW parts ... parts nowadays seem cheaper than when I was a kid and driving these VWs as daily drivers.

 The tires are less than a year old and have very little wear to date.

Tires - Matched four of new 'Nankang' radial tires  - Size: 165/80R15 ... 95%+ tread remaining

All four turn signals are in great condition.

Here's the detail of the rear valance panel mentioned before.  It shows signs of previous body work.

Some details on the hood.

The VIN plate on the car ... shows a build date of May, 1973.

To wrap this up, this last group of exterior photos are just to show this Bug in a different light.

Full disclosure is what I'm after here .... I want you to know what your buying.

This 1973 VW Beatle is perfect ... it's a good example of the model that one could ever expect for a 41 year old unrestored vehicle.  There are imperfections as one would well expect.  

If there is something I haven't covered please feel free to give a call at 410-310-3543 ... I'll be happy to help in any way I can.