1973 Volkswagen Standard Beetle Special "baja" Edition With Ac, 50,000 Miles on 2040-cars

US $7,000.00

Year:1973 Mileage:42000 Color: White /
Black

Location:

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Beetle
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1600
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Baja Edition
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: 41099
Mileage: 42,000
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Original paint does have chipped and scratched areas. Small dent on right rear fender. Multiple dents on rear decklid. Major tears in front seat. Small tear in rear seat"

This VW is a true survivor. It was purchased in 1973 from the original owner that was drafted for the Vietnam War. The car had 8,000 miles at the time. The new owners wife did not like the car at all, so she refused to ride in it. Because of this, it was rarely driven. The owners daughters drove the car through their high school years. During this time, the rear left fender was damaged in a minor wreck and was repaired by the dealer. Other than this fender, the paint on the car is all original and shows very well. After high school this car basically sat in the garage untouched, other than the owner starting it up from time to time. The odometer broke with a little over 41,000 miles on it and they estimate another 5,000 miles to be on the car. The odometer can be repaired by any regular VW guy. The common problem is a broken gear inside the speedo and it can be purchased online for $30. This car is equipped with air conditioning. I had a shop vacuum the system down and it held vacuum and the compressor seems to be in good condition. I am pretty confident that the AC will work with a 134 conversion. The brakes work, but they definitely need some attention. I removed the gas tank and power washed it and dried it with compressed air. The main fuel line through the body was completely clogged with thick varnish from gas being left in the tank. I spent a whole day clearing this line out and I replaced the rubber fuel lines as well. I also had the carburetor rebuilt and it is in great condition now and the car runs beautifully. I installed 2 inline filters for the purpose of catching any debris that may still be in the fuel lines. The engine has never been removed! I chose not to over clean anything on this car. I really want the new owner to enjoy some of the "barn find" beauty that this car offers.The tires are very old bias ply tires, but they hold air. I opted to leave these on because of their originality. The spare looks to be the original and holds air as well. Under the front hood, this car is unbelievably original and it even has the original fiberboard trunk liner. The spare tire well is as clean and perfect as the rest of the car. I can not find any rust rot anywhere on this car anywhere. The pans are in great shape and do have very little surface rust in a few spots, but I assure you it has not penetrated anywhere. The battery section is very solid as well. On to the inside, the AM radio turns on and you can hear static, but the antenna is broken so I have been unable to pick up a station. The original floor mats and carpet are in very good condition as is the carpet. The front seats definitely need some attention but the rear seat is in good condition with the exception of a very small tear or 2. This bug is a special edition called the BAJA edition. Part of that edition was a leather wrapped steering wheel and walnut dash inserts as well as a fancy shifter :) These were all dealer installed packages and varied a little, but it still makes this a unique VW. The headliner is in beautiful condition, considering it is 40 years old. The dash is very nice as is the steering wheel and visors. Please ask any questions you may have and I will do my best to accurately answer them for you. Bid confidently! This car is a very rare find. You will not be disappointed in this VW. If you are local, you are very welcome to come inspect it in person.

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