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1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, LIMITED KARMANN EDITON, 2-Door, 1.6L

Sale price: $5,800.00 make an offer

Car location: San Diego, California, United States

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1978
Mileage:
17,960
Engine:
1.6l 1584cc 97cu. in. h4 gas ohv naturally aspirated
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1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, LIMITED KARMANN EDITON, 2-Door, 1.6L for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.5) based on 258 votes
BARN FIND    ESTATE SALE
USED AS A TOW BEHIND VEHICLE. LOW ORIGINAL MILES. WAS USED AS A TOW BEHIND VEHICLE 
ALWAYS GARAGED IN TEXAS.   BUYER WILL RECEIVE CLEAN. CLEAR TEXAS TITLE AND LICENSE PLATES.
WE FOUND THIS "BARN FIND".  LIKE NEW VEHICLE IN NORTH PART OF SAN DIEGO THRU AN ESTATE SALE.
WE STARTED THE RESTORATION PROCESS BY REMOVING THE "HAD SAT FOR A LONG TIME. BUT RAN LIKE NEW" MOTOR AND HAD IT COMPLETELY REBUILT WITH NEW RINGS . HEAD REFINISHED. ALL NEW PARTS   $1580
INSPECTED SET OF FIVE (LOOKS TO BE ORIGINAL). LIKE NEW TIRES
COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE $470
TOOK APART THE LIKE NEW (LOOKS TO BE THE ORIGINAL) UPHOLSTERY AND REBUILT IT WITH NEW FOAM . ETC. $1250
ORIGINAL CARPET WAS LIKE NEW. BUT WE REPLACED IT WITH ALL NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT $650
ORIGINAL TOP WAS LIKE NEW. BUT WE REPLACED IT WITH BRAND NEW TOP AND NEW HEADLINER $840
REMOVED OXIDATED PAINT AND HAD A 3 STAGE PROFESSIONAL PAINT IN ORIGINAL COLOR   $1450
HAD PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL CHECK. UNDER COATING. NEW BATTERY TRAY. NEW BATTERY.  ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CHECK
ALL LIGHTS WORK LIKE NEW. ALL ORIGINAL GLASS LIKE NEW
TRUNK LIKE NEW. UNDER THE HOOD LIKE NEW
THIS BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC CONVERTIBLE IS A REAL HEAD TURNER
TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND NEW CLUTCH BEARING $740
CALL 858 222 2674 FOR ANY QUESTIONS
A PROFESSIONAL RESTORE WITH LOTS OF $$$ INVESTED IN RESTORATION COSTS ALONE!
FOR SALE LOCALLY AT $10. 00                           BUY IT NOW IS $10. 00
SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SELL LOCALLY AND END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME. CALL 858 222 2674 WITH ANY QUESTIONS
BUYER TO PERFORM ALL INSPECTIONS AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO MAKE A DEPOSIT WITHIN 24 HOURS AND PICK UP THE VEHICLE IN 7 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. PLEASE DO NOT BID. IF YOU NEED TO GET YOUR WIFE'S PERMISSION . DO SO BEFORE BIDDING!.
IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEED BACKS OR LESS THAN 98% RATING . nbsp;PLEASE CALL 858 222 2674 . BEFORE YOU BID OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED
PAYPAL DEPOSIT LIMIT IS $50    BALANCE MUST BE PAID FOR IN CASH IN PERSON OR BANK WIRE DEPOSIT TO WELLS FARGO BANK ONLY.

DISCALIMER. READ BEFORE YOU BID!

We know what we are doing. We have more than 353 positive feedbacks in the last 12 months   and only two selfish. idiots that have left us bad feedback to manipulate the system. !

REGISTRATION. APPLICATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL SMOG EQUIPMENT. REGULATIONS AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER ONLY.

MORE THAN 35  YEARS OLD VEHICLE. LOTS OF $$$  SPENT ON REBUILDING THIS CLASSIC.   DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE.  PLAN TO SPEND A $200 DLLS. TO MAKE IT THE WAY YOU WANT. YOU ARE NOT BUYING A NEW CAR OR A $50000 TO $100000 DLLS  NUMBERS MATCHING ANTIQUE!!
NO COMPLAINERS OR CRY BABIES.  ONLY A 5 DIGIT ODOMETER. SO IT IS NOT ACCURATE.  THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT IT IS JUST BEEN REBUILT LIKE NEW.  LIKE NEW IS NOT NEW!!

1. The successful winning bidder will receive an email from us with instructions on completing the purchase. Please remember your eBay obligations. By bidding and winning this auction. you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle described above as outlined in the User Agreement that you accepted when you registered as an eBay™ Community Member.

2. We require a deposit of $1000 within 1  business days after the end of auction. We accept ONLY CASH IN PERSON OR BANK WIRE INTO WELLS FARGO BANK. The remaining balance (USD) must be paid in full within 7 days after the end of auction in the payment methods listed.

3. Seller has disclosed as much information as possible about this vehicle thru pictures and written descriptions. It is on the buyer to verify the condition of the car. The mileage on the vehicle. upon delivery. will not be an exact match to the mileage shown due to test drive. inspection. etc. We welcome pre-purchase. onsite inspections by competent parties or authorized service centers . All vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only. Buyer is responsible for ALL fees and charges for inspections made at buyer's discretion.


On May-04-13 at 12:09:11 PDT. seller added the following information:

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS/ ANSWERS:

Do you have pictures of the car detailing the condition before the restoration work? If you have pictures during the process that would be very helpful as well.    None.  was in very good condition    please re-read description      details the condition of interior. exterior. upholstery and the top

Did the car have any rust or signs of rust repair before refinishing? Was the entire car refinished see attached pics   the answer is yes!
(underside of hood. trunk. door jams. interior side of doors. etc) or just the exterior?  we replaced battery tray   and  had "rear passenger" sides floor boards replaced before i get it

Could you give me more detail on the tires. nbsp;5 like new tires   FIRESTONE F-560  165 R 15  86T

Does the car leak any fluids?  No  . but the 70's beetle always have one drop of oil under them when parked  uses "oil canister air filter"

Does the chrome and brightwork have any hazing. dinginess. or rust freckles?   Very little     un- noticable with naked eye   its more than 35 year old chrome!  needs polishing  i never got to it   they look that good!

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