1959 Vw Ragtop on 2040-cars
Ridgefield, Washington, United States
Body Type:Ragtop
Engine:1915 CC
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Ragtop
Drive Type: Gas
Mileage: 100,000
Warranty: None.
Exterior Color: OG. Green
This is a very cool 1959 VW Ragtop. The body and paint are in very nice condition. The Ragtop opens and seals perfectly. It has a custom tan interior that is in very nice condition. The motor is a 1915 CC the duel 48 IDA Webbers. Heads were polished with duel valve springs and scat 1.4 roller rockers. Has a deep sump oil pan and remote filter. Also has a very nice coated exhaust system it sounds great. This car runs and drives very nice. It also has a Gene Burg short throw shifter. The car has an adjustable front beam that has been narrowed 3 inches and has Front Disc. brakes.The wheels are original Porsche Fuchs with almost new tires on them. The car has been converted to a 12 volt system. The engine lid has a lower standoff nothing wrong with lid. This is a super nice looking and running Ragtop that anyone would be proud to own. The car does have a small ding on the bottom of the drives door and a scratch on the engine lid. The body is an Original 1959 Radtop and is sitting on a 1963 pan.If you has questions give me a call 360-921-2353. Do not bid if you have 0 or negative feedback. I am willing to ship at Buyers expense. Have funds available before you bid. The car will need to be paid for within 5 days of auction end by bank transfer. Car is being sold without warranty. Thanks and good luck bidding.
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The Volkswagen Group had the greatest success of any corporation, topping the APEAL rankings with the Audi Allroad, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayenne, VW GTI and Passat. Chevrolet had the highest number of awards for a single brand, though, with the Avalanche, Sonic and Volt all taking home a prize.
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