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1978 Volkswagon Super Beetle Convertible. Your Summer Project! on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:38000 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6 liter fuel injected
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1978
Interior Color: Black
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Super Beetle Convertible Karman Edition
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Mileage: 38,000
Exterior Color: Yellow
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. ... 

Up for auction is my abandoned winter project.  Moved onto another, so here is the deal.  

This is a 1978 VW classic super beetle convertible that was going to be a body off restoration. 
Car is complete along with many parts, and has had new floor pans welded in.  The engine has good compression, and the Bosch fuel injection system is all there and complete.  Car has many receipts from the previous owner (ball joints, brake cylinders, tie rods etc) and has a clear CA title signed but not dated and the old registration papers etc.  Interior is removed but complete.  Need someone to take it back to her glory, or to uses as a (sigh) donor car for their project.  I am trying to get someone to take as a package first before cutting her up myself.  Car is in 02330 zip. Needs to be trailered. Body is up on barrels and chassis w/ engine were pulled out to do the floorpans (the correct way).  Buyer will be responsible for all moving and must do their own research. I have a few extra items that go with car.
Convertible is in great shape for the year, and rear window is perfect.  Windshield needs replacement, but I would have pulled it anyway to do the paint work.  Doors need either lower skin patch panels, or swap them out as they have the usual rot at the bottom.
Looking to make back a portion of my expenses.  Questions??  Just ask.  


On Apr-26-13 at 09:21:12 PDT, seller added the following information:

Buy it now not offered to those that have asked. However as a capitalist, I will entertain offers.  

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