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1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle on 2040-cars

US $5,000.00
Year:1973 Mileage:5601
Location:

Morganton, North Carolina, United States

Morganton, North Carolina, United States
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1973 VW Super Beetle

For sale is a nice Super Beetle.

Odometer shows 5,601.  In reality is probably 105,601 but I'm not sure.

Vehicle runs and drives great.  Starts right up, shifts easy, very fun to cruise around town.

Has the desirable pop-out windows in the back.

4-Speed Manual Transmission

Tires are a little older but seem to have good tread left on them and have done well.  Spare tire in front is flat and would need to be replaced before ever having to use.

Heater blower motor does not seem to work, and washer fluid bottle is missing, so windshield washer does not work either.

Radio was removed from vehicle at some point.

Rear side interior panels could use a little attention as the adhesive is starting to come loose some.

At some point in the last 40 years, someone either replaced the rear fenders with those of an older model, or just swapped out the taillights for the older "tombstone" style.  This is evident in the fact that the original "elephant foot" lights that came on '73 model VWs are not the style on this particular one.

Emergency/Parking brake works well.

Has that wonderful, distinct VW interior smell.

Vehicle is not rusted through anywhere, including floor pans and heater channels.  A few minor surface rust spots as shown in photos, that could easily be fixed.  In fact if you put a new paint job on this car it would look as good as some of the ones listed on here for much higher prices, and this one probably runs better anyway!

If you are looking for a VW to go win car shows with, this is not currently it -but it could be with very little effort.  If you are looking for a VW to jump right in and use as a daily driver, a weekend cruiser, or an easy restoration project, this old girl is calling your name!

Feel free to come by and see it in person or take it for a test drive.  Vehicle is for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

If you have any questions or concerns at all, PLEASE ASK BEFORE BIDDING!  

Being sold AS-IS with no warranties.  No refunds or returns.

Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!

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