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1979 Volkswagen Beetle-New Convertible Additional Info:

Vehicle Original VIN : 844-657-6321
This 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible is an exceptionally preserved example of the final-year Bug. In fact, this one has a very cool story about being stored by the original dealer and kept by the original family until 2021. So if you're looking for a fantastic time capsule VW, this is likely the closest to factory fresh as you're going to get.
Morgensen Motors has a long history of being in the heart of Phoenix, and its proprietor was a true car fan. While Dick Morgensen will be remembered for building his own specialty racers, he loved his everyday cars, too. And this Super Beetle is proof. It was the final model year of the car that established VW and won over the whole world. So Dick stashed it away, and it remained a brand new time capsule for decades. The car then went to his daughter, who resurrected it from its slumber about a dozen years ago. The silver paint appears to be the full original application, and it retains a great level of shine. The trim, window rubber, sport wheels, and almost every detail look like you are picking this up practically brand new from Morgensen Motors 42 years ago. You'll have to search for the few signs of earned patina, and those are the ones you'll love to point out since it's what tell this car's unique story.
The black convertible top has a tastefully coordinating style with the silver paint, and when you take it down, there is an equally attractive black interior. Volkswagen treated these last few Beetle convertibles as premium machines, so you got plenty of features, including the wood appearance package on the dash and a rear window defogger. The Wolfsburg crest steering wheel still feels grippy in your hands, and the four-speed stick shift is in the ideal VW placement. So it's pure nostalgia from the driver's seat.
The engine bay continues the car's outstanding stock style. This 1600cc motor was the largest of the series. The twin-port fuel-injected example seen here was the final evolution of the Beetle. But the best part is that while this car is a time capsule, we have suitable records to show how this was resurrected correctly and maintained over the years. We have a receipt documenting $1300 spent in 2021 for work on the fuel system/tank, new fuel pump, all fuel hoses, and replacement injector hoses. So while you'll love how the undercarriage photos show off an originality that even likely includes Wolfsburg factory stampings, this convertible has also been kept in ready-to-run condition.
Not only does this car have a terrific story, but it also has the paperwork to tell it properly, such as a copy of the dealership's invoice from Volkswagen. Plus, you also have maintenance records and service manuals. Cars this special hardly ever come up for sale, so if you want to own a legacy with true pedigree, call today!