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1966 volkswagen beetle; odometer: (turned over once) now @ 67580-- VIN: 116289045

We are selling a Vintage 1966 VW Beetle, that was purchased new, from Atlas VW of San Francisco, (original California car).
back in late 1965, and it has been babied it since new. It needs a new home, as we are not driving it much anymore. So here are some of the main details;

- 1 owner purchased at Atlas VW in San Francisco in 1965
- approximately 167,850k miles, no sunroof, 4 speed transmission
- maintained by the Dealer and Independent VW specialist all its life
- close to 60k on a rebuilt engine, and rebuilt to 1500cc
- all stock, and NO rust or body rot, garage kept
- original customized Blue Plates, ordered not long after it was purchased.
- everything intact, -engine runs like a sewing machine, and it drives perfectly, it has the original radio not working so well, and the dreaded windshield washer pump needs assistance.

BODY;
no major accidents ever, very straight body, doors, hood, and trunk all LOCK- Also, the hood and trunk CLEAR the BUMPERS when they are opened. Everything is intact, and original down to the hub caps and wheels.
INTERIOR;
the interior is in excellent shape, no rips on any of the seats, clean headliner, no pokes, door panels are solid and intact, all the glass in in very good shape- no cracks, 'milking' or spider splits-
ENGINE-TRANSMISSION;
the engine has been rebuilt with approximately 50k or so on a *1500cc upgrade, Transmission shifts up and down, with no issues, no eminent, or obvious leaking or smoking from the engine, and drives down the road, flawlessly, with no 'wandering'-

--THIS IS NOT A SHOW CAR, OR A MUSEUM piece, BUT it is a very well kept original example of a vintage 1966 VW Beetle, that is in better then average condition, with its' minor cosmetic issues, like any 48yr old car may have, or even less than of cars of this age.

AUCTION DETAILS;
1. This 1966 VW BUG, will be sold with clean California certificate of title. The car will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressed or implied. New prospective owners are welcome to come see, drive, feel and inspect this car in person. <<There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So---- PLEASE bid thoughtfully!>>
2. Zero feedback bidders should contact me prior to bidding or bids may be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other places for exposure, and we reserve the right to end auction at any time at our discretion.
3. I am happy to assist with shipping arrangements, (if you cannot pick up the vehicle in person, the buyer pays shipping costs, and refer you to a reputable Transport company).
4. Winning bidder please call 650-762-5189 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close.
5. A $2000 down payment is required via Paypal w/in 24hrs of auction close.
6. Balance of purchase due via CASH in person, or bank wire transfer, certified funds, or Personal Check, within 5 business days of auction close, Thank you.

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