1976 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof on 2040-cars
Olympia, Washington, United States
Engine:1600cc
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 31,926
Options: Sunroof
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray and Black
Reserve is 2500 1600 Dual port runs good with good power. PO took it to a VW shop to replace fuel injection with carburation in the 90's.
Mileage reads 31926. I'm not sure if odometer has rolled or not. Original maintenance booklet and fire extinguisher included, see pic.
Solid pans. Am radio works. Seats are in good shape. Carpet is good. Good rims and tires with lots of tread. Heater works. There are many after market trim parts. Sunroof doesn't leak. I drive it and park it in the rain without a problem. I'm including new felt that just needs to be installed. It has new door panels. Tinted windows.
Silver repaint over original silver. The only damage I noticed was a dent in the front fender over headlight. Some minor rust spots, chips, and scratches seen in pictures. Most serious rust is drivers side rear below quarter window has some bubbling, see pic. It needs a front end alignment. Glove box needs to be replaced and then reconnect vent hose that goes over the glove box. Horn, vent fan, rear window defrost, and cabin light don't work.
PO blew motor and let it sit for 2 years. I put a good motor in. At first the ignition switch had a little corrosion. Now that I've driven it for awhile it starts fine, but sometimes I have to turn the key more than once to engage it. Then it fires right up. Idles and drives good. Stops fine too. I drive it to work daily.
Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale
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