1952 Volkswagen Beetle split window coupe - 63K original miles, unrestored!

For sale by long-term owner since 1999 - 1952 Volkswagen VW Beetle. split window coupe with working semaphore turn signals. Previously purchased by the owner of Indianapolis VW dealership in approximately 1974. That owner repainted the car and then stored it for 25 years. Current owner purchased in 1999.   Replaced tires and most other rubber components. Interior is not original but is very presentable.   63. 00 original miles. unrestored. nearly museum quality car that needs nothing to enjoy it right now. It has no visible rust issues. all original body panels. etc. never been wrecked. tampered with or modified.  Couple of minor cosmetic defects noted in the pictures. Carb was just rebuilt last week due to it sitting awhile. Car was driven to a local show this weekend. operates without any issues in braking. shifting. accelerating. etc.  Choke is not operable. Comes with VW manual in photo.  

Current owner is a friend of mine and I am selling on his behalf.   He has loved and enjoyed owning the car. but rarely drives it. Please direct all questions to him directly at 317-496-9002 or rburrus@burrusandsease. com

Being a vintage automobile. it is being sold as-is. without warranty of any kind. express. implied. or otherwise.   Ask him any and all questions before you bid as it's binding and our intent is to sell the car.   You will be completing the sale of the car with the owner. not me. I'm just listing on his behalf. If there are any issues at all. I need to know in advance as I do not want to have any negative feedback as a result of helping out a friend.  

A deposit of $1K will be required within 24 hours of close of auction. to be made by Paypal.   Balance will be due by wire transfer within 3 business days.   All shipping and arrangements are at the expense of the buyer. Seller will cooperate with transport and can hold car for a short while in the heated garage where it's lived for many years.  

Take the opportunity to own a very unique and rare vintage VW. Very few in this original. unmolested shape are still in existence today.   Buy and add to your collection to show or drive.  

If this is the car for you. let us know. we can consider ending the auction early with an agreeable price.   Buy this one for much less than some recent sales of fully restored cars.   Thanks for the interest and best of luck – bid to own!

On Aug-04-13 at 13:22:38 PDT. seller added the following information:

Owner has indicated the VW is matching numbers - see the last attachment of Beetle/VIN Chassis Numbers from Samba. com

Please use this email address if you would - rburrus4@gmail. com

On Aug-04-13 at 14:39:33 PDT. seller added the following information:

Business stuff:This is a vintage. used vehicle. being sold as-is. where-is. without warranty of any kind. express. implied. or otherwise. As buyer. you will need to examine the auction information and ask questions as needed of the owner before placing your bid. Being a vintage vehicle. condition is subjective and in the eye of the beholder.  Seller has relayed information about condition and any known issues as conveyed by the owner. This vehicle is not eligible for returns or refunds of any kind.  If you bid and win. you are expected to execute upon the clear terms of the auction.  Thanks in advance for your cooperation. interest. and best of luck! 

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