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'73 Vw Fastback, 2nd Owner, Very Original Like New, 52k Orig Mi, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:53129
Location:

Santa Maria, California, United States

Santa Maria, California, United States



1973 VW Fastback with Full Auto Transmission / Less than 54,000 Orig. Miles / Nearly all Stock & Original / Accident & Rust-Free California Car / 2nd Owner / Professionally Maintained

This ’73 VW Fastback is in incredible condition, nearly all stock and original.  Originally purchased from the VW dealer in Santa Maria, California, the first owner took excellent care of the car clocking just over 51,000 miles until 2006 when the car was put in storage.  When she died in 2013 it was purchased from her estate by the same VW-trained master mechanic who had maintained it at his shop since 1975.  Since buying it the mechanic has driven it about 200 miles.  After 47 years in the business, the mechanic is retiring and selling off his inventory. 

After buying the car, the mechanic did the following maintenance work:

New battery
All new fuel hoses
New Bosch fuel pump
4 new tires
Replaced all fluids
New brakes, front & rear
Full engine tune-up
New gas shocks

This car is accident-free and has always been garaged.  It starts, runs and drives like new.  The fuel-injected engine is all stock and idles smoothly.  The fully automatic transmission works perfectly.  The paint, upholstery, glass, door cards, carpet, headliner and trunk liners are all original and in like new condition.  The car has never been smoked in.  There is no rust anywhere.  The pan is solid all around.  Gauges and lights work as they should except for the clock which stopped working at 9:22. There is a small dash crack by the speaker grill.  It comes with the original blue California license plates, the original dealer license plate frames, original jack and tool kit, and the original owner’s manual .  This car needs nothing but a new owner. 

The car is located in Santa Maria, CA where it’s been all it life, and can be viewed there by prior arrangement with the seller.  The title is clear but the DMV registration is not current and back fees may be due.  It’s smog-exempt in California. 

This car is in excellent condition.  I’ve attempted to give a complete and accurate description but it’s possible I’ve overlooked something.  So please ask any questions you may have.  However, please note that this car will be sold as is, with no warranty against unknown conditions or conditions that may develop after the sale.

This car is being offered with no reserve and will go to the highest bidder upon full payment.  A deposit of 10% of the sale amount is due within 24 hours of close of auction and can be made via paypal or cash.  Balance is due within 7 days of close of auction and must be made in cash or by certified bank check.  If paying by bank check, the car won’t be released until the check has cleared the bank. 

Buyer is responsible for all pick up or shipping arrangements and costs.  The seller is willing to store the car for a reasonable amount of time to allow the buyer to arrange pickup or shipping.  Buyer must contact the seller to make storage arrangements as needed.

Thanks for watching and happy bidding.

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