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US $15,000.00
Year:1978 Mileage:38412 Color: White /
 White
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Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cyl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1582038535 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: 2 Door Convertible
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 38,412
Sub Model: Karman
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: White
Condition: Used

1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Karman Convertible in completely original condition.  The gas heater has never been started and still has the factory seal on it from 1977!  Car shows 39412 miles and has never been tampered with.  It has Kelly 165 R15 tires on factory wheels.  Suspension is totally original and solid.  All drivetrain and undercarriage is original and solid.  Body is rust free and clean.  Paint is white and in excellent condition.  Floor and under structural is original and undercoated.  Convertible top has one area where it was repaired in 1981 when car was broken into, shows well but is a little off in color!  This area is roughly six inchs square.  Glass is all original and in excellent condition with out any chips or cracks.  Engine is clean and runs like new while it is completely original.  It is a 1600 with fuel injection.  Truck is clean with mat and spare tire.  Interior is original and just like new. This is a real time machine.  If you wish to have an original Volkswagen from the 70's you will find no better.  Drive it ant where for a little money.  Car appraisal from 2008 was $16000.00 and it is presently insured for that.  Reserve is much lower.  Car is presently in Atlantic Canada in climate controlled warehouse and I can help with enclosed shipping to eastern Canada as far as Ontario!

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