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1971 Volkswagen Type Iii Squareback Barn Find Condition on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:92805
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This 1971 Volkswagen Type III squareback has been sitting outside for about 20 years.  We cannot find the key right now.  We don't know much about the condition of the vehicle, please study the photos carefully.  We couldn't get the trunk open to photograph the engine compartment.  The title was signed by the last owner and then my dad back filled out the back in 1993.  He never finished registering it because, back then, the DMV wanted him to smog it. My dad completed a DMV "Vehicle Transfer and Reassignment Form", which the DMV says is the right documentation to sell the vehicle to a new owner.  This also should allow the new owner to keep the older blue and yellow plates.  There are 4 flat tires, so you will need a flat bed to tow the car, or install new tires!  I will happily answer any questions that I can, please ask them before bidding.     

Also, in the coming weeks and months I will be selling quite a few old vehicles and loads of vehicle parts on ebay motors. 

I will happily assist the highest bidder with picking up the vehicle, but will not pay for any shipping myself or be responsible for anything that happens to the car once it leaves my property.  The vehicle is located in Campbell, California

Thanks for looking!

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