1979 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - Same owner since 1984 Low Mileage Survivor

1979 VW Super Beetle Convertible Very Low Mileage Survivor

Please note. I am selling this for a friend who is not on Ebay.   His father purchased the car in 1984 from the original owner.

Very original. low mileage survivor (42. 50 original miles) manufactured in December 1979. making it the last full month of production in the famous Karmann Plant in Germany.  Never wrecked. never painted. no rust.

They have all the service records and can document the mileage.   This car is very original. down to the original 1977 date stamped tires and Mars Red paint.  Everything works as it's supposed to even the original clock. minus a quirky fuel gauge.  There is no rust anywhere. never seen a salty winter and it has been garaged kept for life.   It's in remarkable original condition. It's not perfect. it is an original un-restored car.  This is the last of the convertibles with all the standard conveniences of the update Super Beetle model such as the 4 speed manual transmission. fuel injection. as well as all the subtle driver conveniences of the later models.  

Mechanically. the car needs no immediate attention.   There is a slight leak from a transmission. it's not a puddle but it left a spot on the cardboard in his garage.   The mechanic who inspected the car said there is a slight leak on a seal.   He recommended that they leave it alone as little as they drive it.  The fuel gauge is working but is quirky.    There is a flaw in a piece of plastic trim. the top is overall all good shape considering it's age minus a little unraveling on an edge (please see photo). The driver's seat has a small hole on the driver's side (please see photo).   There are a few paint chips.   The car drives well and brakes straight. it runs perfectly.   There is a slight shimmy around 50ish but it goes away.   I figure 99% of that is the fact it has the original tires – yes. date stamped from the 70's!  The hubcaps. the driving/fog lamps. and stereo are not original.   

I try to describe things accurately so this is the reason for the full disclosure. I don't like surprises or disappointments. Since this is not my car. both wanted to try and disclose the good and the bad.

If you are looking at this ad. you likely know more about the car then I do and know their history. dependability. and value.   The only reason he is selling this car is because he is getting married and losing garage space.   The car has been in a garage for life and he can't think of it being out in the elements.

I try to describe things accurately so this is the reason for the full disclosure. I don't like surprises or disappointments when I buy. Since this is not my car. I wanted to try and disclose the good and the bad.  If you don't like the car when you pick it up. then you don't have to buy it.  Car is located in central Austin. Texas.

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