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Rare and collectable 1979 Triple White Karmann Convertible
Interior is done and all that is left is new paint, currently have estimates and once painted is easily $12,000 plus car. Does not have original stereo or aftermarket stereo installed currently. Will provide stereo. Brand new front seats and rear seat re-done to match. New door panels. Only driven on weekend during summer and special occasions. We found car in Vegas so floor panels and underneath is good. Little rust spots are only surface. Only selling because wife decided she wants bus we found. Will have low reserve.

All early Beetle type 1 cabriolet ragtops are eminently collectible to VW enthusiasts, with the last two model year examples of 1978 or 1979, the very last versions being offered, being obviously the most desirable. Karmann of Osnabruck carried out the assembly work including installation of the typically Teutonic folding top. When buttoned up, the convertible was as tight and quiet as the sedan thanks to it's thick 'sandwich' top construction and glass (not plastic) rear window. When folded down, the top created an enormous 'bustle', giving the car a look like that of no other! By 1979, the last year Beetle convertibles had become quite expensive in the U.S. owing to inflation and the relative value of the dollar versus the deutsche mark. Therefore these will no doubt continue to command the highest collector prices as time goes on as 'the last of the line' models. Ultimately, the VW ragtop is an automobile with permanent and timeless appeal; a piece of motor history that you can drive everyday!
MILEAGE SHOWS 19665, SO 119665 AS MOST LIKELY ROLLED.
Call or Text with any questions 801-718-9787 Kelly

We will be listing locally also so we will have right to cancel if sold. Must have $500 deposit of close of auction, final payment in 5 days cashiers check, wire transfer or cash only. If want to pay balance with Paypal will be responsible for fees of 3%. Buyer will also be responsible for shipping scheduling and payment. I will help with local pickup or shipping and may have delivery company can refer to to save some $. Only basic disclaimers will do all I can to help with all I can.

This is a 35 year driver so There will be little things. Will try to list all I see.

Interior seats, door panels are perfect, we may have to clean is all.

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