1978 Volkswagen Other for sale $9,995
| 1978 Volkswagen Other $9,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $9,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
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What else can be said about the always-cuteand#44; always-reliable VW Beetle? Finding a clean one today is not all that easyand#44; and while theyre affordable at the momentand#44; given the way VW Bus prices have skyrocketedand#44; its probably only a matter of time before the Beetle joins them. This 1978 Beetle convertible represents the waning days of the Beetle. Although they were technically still in showrooms into 1980and#44; the writing was on the wall. Fortunatelyand#44; VW kept the recipe the sameand#44; and it offers the same great looks and fun attitude that had always characterized the charming little car from Wolfsburg. White is a classic Beetle colorand#44; and it accents the cleanand#44; straight sheetmetal on this particular example. It shows some patinaand#44; but no damage or signs of neglectand#44; and for a Volkswagen fanand#44; the look of the rounded shape is timelessand#44; although the Super Beetle did offer numerous improvements. Chrome bumpersand#44; oversized parking and tail lampsand#44; and a curved windshield distinguish the Super Beetleand#44; but itll never be mistaken for anything elseand#44; and theyre in very good condition overalland#44; particularly for a mostly original car. Insideand#44; theres a nicely finished black interior which remains almost entirely original. The seats are supportive buckets flanked by matching door panels that offer handy map pocketsand#44; a useful feature that disappeared way too soon. The single round speedometer with its integral fuel gauge is highly visible and fully functionaland#44; reinforcing the Beetles quirky natureand#44; but I dont think Bug fans would want it any other way. The carpets are much too nice to be originaland#44; particularly in a convertibleand#44; and were guessing that perhaps the seat covers have been replaced as well simply because theyre in great shape. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo head unit has been fitted in the dashand#44; which also features a burled walnut applique that seems a little out of place here in the modestly-priced VW. Overheadand#44; Karmanns high-quality workmanship is most apparent in the fully insulated and lined convertible topand#44; which folds easily and seals out noise almost as well as a hardtop would. The front trunk area is fully upholstered with black carpets that suggest that this little Beetle has been well-loved its entire life. At 1600ccand#44; the VW flat-four isnt going to win any drag racesand#44; but its peppy demeanor and legendary reliability have their own appeal which Volkswagen enthusiasts understand only too well. Its neatly maintainedand#44; and offers a carburetor instead of fuel injectionand#44; as most VW fans prefer. There are signs of regular maintenanceand#44; and if you cover the basicsand#44; these cars will practically run forever. It starts quickly with that characteristic VW whistling exhaust soundand#44; and once you master the notoriously vague 4-speed shifterand#44; youll discover that its a lot of fun to drive. Its mostly original underneath and the floor pans look OKand#44; although theres a bit of surface scale on the heavy metal parts. The Super Beetle received an updated strut suspension that actually rides and handles much better than the earlier setup and standard steel wheels wear brightly polished hub caps and correctly-sized Kumho radials. Still inexpensive and funand#44; the VW Beetle is an iconic car that anyone can afford. Better yetand#44; its simple mechanicals and plentiful parts mean that you can enjoy it practically forever. Call today! |