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1963, Vw, Type 3, Notchback, Push Button, Super Rare, Runs & Drives, Clean Title on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:10000
Location:

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States
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What we have here is perhaps one of the rarest found VW's of all time.  This is a must have for VW & especially Type iii enthusiasts.  These hardly ever pop up on the market in complete running and driving condition with a clear title, so now is your chance to snatch one up!  I'm personally a huge fan of the car and thoroughly enjoy driving it.  Every time I take it out someone gives thumbs up or asks about it.  If I could keep it longer I would, but space is an issue where I'm located and I don't want to put it in storage.  This car deserves to be driven and loved by someone who knows what it is and how special of a car it is.  I always try to be as brutally honest as possible in all my business on eBay.  I'm providing the most accurate information to the best of my knowledge.  3rd party inspections are welcomed as long as the company you hire comes to me.   Please note that we are taking about a 51 year old car and not a 2014.  Yes it runs and drives good and yes you can enjoy it right away without any work to it.  But its not a new car so please don't expect it to be one.

Conditions Report:

 Powertrain: Solid 1600 runs strong and 4 speed stick shifts smooth.  I was told when I purchased it that the motor had been recently rebuilt. The only evidence that I have is the way it runs. Good power, No smoke, no smell & only leaks a little drop of oil. If you know VW's, you know they all leak.

 Suspension: Car will pull to the left if you release your hand from the wheel.  Brakes work but are soft,  It may just need some adjusting.  Otherwise feels very smooth going down the road.  Tires have plenty of tread but are older.  

Electrical:  The push button  headlights, tail & stop lights, wipers all work but the flashers and signals do not. The speedo doesn't operate either.  There is a radio in the car but its not working either.

 Interior: Complete and in really good shape for its age.  The only noticeable wear is to the door cards as they have become weathered and worn.  Otherwise pretty sharp looking.

 Paint and Body: Paint looks great from about 10 feet away.  Up close you will notice bubbles and some runs.  Body is very straight for the most part but has one noticeable dent above the drivers side rear panel.  The car also has a bit of rust on and around the doors and a little above the rear trunk lid.  I did not notice any major rust to the pans or other places than mentioned above.  Most of it is surface and I'm confidant that a qualified body man would be able to repair and remove most all of it.  The car also has an aftermarket sunroof which is a little bit of a turn off to the purest collectors.  

 Overall:  This is one cool very rare old car!  You never see these around and it catches a ton of attention if that's what your after.  The only thing that I would personally do to it if I was to keep it would be to work on the signals and brakes.  Otherwise, its a really clean weekend cruiser just as it sits. 

 Please take the time to watch the videos posted as they give a real good scope of car. You will need to copy and paste link in the web address bar on a new page.  

 Walk Around: http://youtu.be/GBZdL1D4ryQ

In car drive: http://youtu.be/gEIKDg--dww

Drive by: http://youtu.be/tadRUxLrLDI

 Feel free to call me with any questions. 210-857-8627


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