1971 Karmann Super Beetle Convertible on 2040-cars
Bristol, Virginia, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:Original 1600cc
Transmission:Manual
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Options: Convertible
Trim: Karmann
Mileage: 111,500
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: rwd
The car is in excellent shape. New chrome and paint with a couple runs(one by the antenna and one by the gas door-too small to photo) and two small chips-also will not show up in photo but smaller than a pea. Original interior, original cardboard in front trunk, original german 92 octane sticker in gas door, unmolested interior, newer top. New carburetor, new gas tank, new fuel pump, brakes and suspension recently gone through. Car had replaced floor pans when purchased and undercarriage coated. Appears solid and rust free. Oil and filter change last month. Car starts easy and drives like they did in '71, and always turns heads. Daughter doesn't want to drive a stick and I need to build another garage. Clean car.
Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale
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