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1971 Convertible Vw Volkswagen Beetle Bug Type 1 Orange Black Top Restoration on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:172279 Color: Orange /
  black/orange
Location:

Adrian, Michigan, United States

Adrian, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cycle
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:owner
VIN: 1512535500 Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: standard
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: standard shift
Mileage: 172,279
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: as is sale
Interior Color: black/orange
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is my 1971 Convertible VW Volkswagen Beetle bug. I bought this is in 1995, drove during the summers, I've actually not driven if very much just around town and most likely never put more then a 1,000 miles on it the whole time I've owned it.

This is what do know for sure about this car------

Put a new top on in about 1996, I believe it has the wooden part, and a guy came to the house and hand sewn it in on. Needs cleaning, a few loose edges, but overall in good condition with no splits or tears. Folds back good.

Got it out this spring and it had no brakes at all, and every year I've gotten it out to drive it has always started up, this year I ran the battery down trying to start and never got a jump. I believe this spark plugs need to be changed.

I had a potential buyer come this spring and come find out the frame under around the tire is rusting out, and he told me the passenger window is starting bow out because the frame is starting torque. (last images)  There may be more areas of frame damage but I can not get under to see----So that is why I'm selling this for a parts or restoration ONLY and this is a "AS IS" sale!!!

Last time I drove it all the lights worked except the interior and dash board lights did not work.

Ran good and Shift well.

2 summers ago, paid $800.00 to have some work down and all I can remember is having balls joints put on,-- the car would shimmy between speeds of 35-50, but after all the work was done it no longer shimmered. 

A mouse chewed through the passenger seat.

rust on the bumpers/headlight/muffler chrome, some pitting in the hubcaps, some bubble in the paint the worst area being near the corners of front trunk, 2 recent dings in the back passenger wheel area (thank you daughter) and some scratches and cracks in the paint, but overall the body looks pretty good. 

Comes with all the extra items you see pictured. The extra hubcaps do have some dents, most of the items appear to be used.

Has a jack and spare tire, came with the car when I bought it I do not know if original.

Missing one exterior chrome trim piece

A mouse chewed a hole through the glove box.

Missing the glass mirror pair of a side mirror, the frame for mirror is there just the glass mirror missing.

I have a Operation/Owner's Manual that came with car, it got wet and some of the pages are stuck together.

This is a great restoration project or used for part tons of great original VW parts. BUT again Selling "AS IS", I've given you all the information that I know, I know nothing about cars so please if you have any question be sure to ask. Thanks

If you would like to look before bidding, I'm Located In Adrian, MI., about half way between Detroit MI. and Toledo OH.



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