1969 Volkswagen Standard Beetle on 2040-cars
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Stock (1600CC)
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Standard
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Options: CD Player, Auxiliary audio port
Mileage: 60,000
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
DETAILS:
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
61,000 Miles on Odometer (not original)
AM/FM CD Player with AUX hookup installed. AUX wiring is currently run into the glovebox and available throughout front/rear seat of car.
Bright Red Paint (not original) - Great older paint job in decent condition with a few chips here & there. Car was originally painted green (which can be seen deep in engine compartment and in areas under hood.
Body has very little rust anywhere. A few paint chips or scratches show a little rust, but only surface. Floor pans are surface rusted but have no holes (aside from one drilled through to resolve the infamous passenger side leak from driving while its raining). Some body rust is visible deep in the engine compartment (where the fenders meet the body & firewall), but has not progressed while I've owned the car and appears to have been sealed off when the vehicle was painted.
Tan Cloth Interior (not original) - Seats and headliner are in great condition, carpet is in decent shape but could use an update.
Engine starts right away and runs well. It could use timing and a tune-up, but has been my daily driver for the last 10 months (including regular 60 miles trips between Cleveland and Sandusky area). I have not had a single breakdown and the car has always started without a problem.
All four tires are new within the last 10 months.
New heater boxes were installed in January. The interior controls have not been hooked up. My mechanic open's the boxes in the late fall and closes them in the spring. Having driven several old VW's, I am amazed at how much heat this thing puts out. If its warmer than 15° outside you'll need to crack a window!
KNOWN PROBLEMS:
Front bumper was clipped in a parking lot (and is fairly rusted). It is bent on the driver's side and a original quality replacement should run around $220 (http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/product/front-bumper-353116/)
Starter appears to have a non-contact point in it. On occasion (~ once every two weeks) the engine will not engage when the ignition is turned. A simple roll start or crossing of the starter's contacts resolves the issue right away, but the vehicle could use a new starter.
Turn signal does not de-activate. Could use a new switch or spring. Was never a concern of mine, I simply turned it off myself.
Emergency flashers do not work (my mechanic said this is likely just a switch that needs replaced).
Windshield washer needs new tank (doesn't seal to hold pressure - not pressurized by spare tire, has a pressure valve right on the tank).
REASON FOR SELLING:
I am only selling this car as we are making an effort to be a one car household, and this one is the least practical to meet all of our needs. The car has been dependable year-round for me and is a blast to drive.
I am open to offers, so please feel free to email with any additional questions you may have.
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