BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC 1978 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description

BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC 1978 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

1978 CLASSIC VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, a beautiful car that is FUN, FUN, FUN….a real head turner! I purchased this Beetle a year ago, fixed some minor issues, did a major cleaning and detailing job, and enjoyed a lot of driving.

The paint on the car is a beautiful, bright silver metallic. Much sharper in person than in the pictures, it almost looks like chrome!It has a standard VW Black Interior in Excellent condition.Seats, carpet, dash, door panels are all in Excellent condition.ALL of the electrical works as it should.The windshield has been replaced sometime in its life, all the rest of the glass is ORIGINAL and in excellent condition.The radio is an aftermarket and works great.The running boards are billet aluminum.The convertible top is a High End Padded Canvas version in perfect condition with a glass rear window.As pictured, the original convertible boot, in excellent condition, is included.The body is in really solid shape with a few exceptions:An area below the trunk lid on the rear had a big chunk of paint come off due to a bump.It has been touched up as you can see in the pictures.The right rear fender has become thin and has cracked at the edge…but is still pretty solid and still looks good.There are a few areas on the body where the paint has some very small bubbles in it…mainly the lower door area.This does not seem to be getting worse or causing any problems…still VERY solid.You have to get REAL close to see most of these paint issues!!The Chrome trim and Bumpers are GREAT!

As best as I can tell from the last owner and the paperwork I have, this Beetle went thru a COMPLETE restoration in California in the early 2000’s.Including a complete engine rebuild.The engine runs great and has PLENTY of power for a Beetle.The only modification I have found to the original engine is the TWO barrel Dellorto DHLA carburetor that was installed.A little cold blooded at first but it runs fantastic when warmed up.After the restoration it was brought to this area of Illinois and spent most of its time in the garage, covered up.In 2006 it had 23,539 miles on the odometer, it now shows 25,544.

I am selling this Beautiful Classic Beetle because I need the room….too many cars, so some must go : (I have tried to represent this classic Beetle as it is. Be sure to link to photobucket to look at ALL of the pictures I have uploaded.IF you have questions or need any particular information not listed here, CALL or EMAIL me.Please do not assume anything, I want to to be happy with the car, not surprised.It really is super nice and ready to go at a GREAT price!!

The CURRENT HAGERTY CLASSIC CAR INSURANCE values on this Collector Car are:

FAIR CONDITION VALUE: $5,000

GOOD CONDITION VALUE: $9,300

EXCELLENT CONDITION VALUE: $24,500

CONCOURS CONDITION VALUE: $35,000

This Classic VW Beetle falls in the mid range of Good to Excellent Value and is ready to show or drive.It is priced to SELL, the reserve is well below the listed values above for what it is!If maintained in its current condition, it will do nothing but appreciate in the years to come….money in the bank.

If you are not sure about something, please ask!My DIRECT phone number is:309-221-6651 Do not assume anything.I reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale as I have it for sale locally. I am located in west central Illinois, about 45 miles from the Iowa/Missouri/Illinois borders.

Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted.

ALL PICTURES SHOWN ARE OF THE ACTUAL CAR YOU ARE BIDDING ON!

**There are many more pictures listed on PHOTOBUCKET at the link below:

http://s267.photobucket.com/user/brenner2209/library/1978%20BEETLE%20CONVERTIBLE?sort=3&page=1

TERMS: The Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00 deposit is due within24 hours of the end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of auction end, final "payment in full" arrangements will be made at the end of the auction with the successful bidder. The Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, I will gladly cooperate and help on this end.