Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Beetle - Classic |
SubModel: | Converitible |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | pin stripes |
Year: | 1976 |
Mileage: | 90,000 |
VIN: | 1562156027 |
Color: | Silver |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
1976 VW BUG Convertible
-One owner for past 39 years. Owned 3 years by previous owner (1976-1979)
-Odometer reading is 38,882. Actual mileage is not known since odometer was not working some years. I estimate less than 90,000 miles.
-Repainted silver from original red (1987 and 2014). Detailed with pin stripes (2014).
-Major updates since purchase: new engine (2000), seats reupholstered (1998).
-Original top. Lining has been re-sewed to frame (2013).
-Alpine audio system with amplifier, 2 front door speakers, and 2 box speakers in rear added (2014)
-Runs very well. $1,500 recently expended on repairs / replacement, for purpose of resale (valve job, replace door / window rubber seals, gaskets/seals, more)
-Accessories include: full car cover, bicycle rack, jumper cables, plastic transmission hump console, locking gas cap, 2 new rearview mirrors (still in package), spare oil filter / fuses, plastic gas can.
-Car was kept in storage for many years while I worked overseas. Regularly maintained. No rust.
-Has passed AZ emissions inspection for past 3 years without problems.
-Has the older red AZ plates, but eligible for classic car plates
-Recently deregistered with Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles
-Has not been waxed or shined. Will really glow once done.
-Not accepting OBO
KNOWN ITEMS NEEDING REPAIR (all pretty minor)
Note: This a list of items that I am currently aware need repair or to be looked at. It obviously does not include items unknown to me, or that may arise.
-tires are old. Have excellent tread
-front seat belts do not retract properly
-seat belt warning light is not working
-“key in ignition” buzzer, when door opens, is not working
-windshield washer spray has not been tested
-back bumper could be re-chromed
-plastic trim on front bumper needs to be properly reattached
-original floor mats in front are torn
-screw for left brake light cover is loose