1974 "spunky Monkey" Classic Beetle on 2040-cars
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Air Cooled - 4 cyl
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 128,000
Exterior Color: Gold
Trim: Sedan
Interior Color: Gray
This sweet little bug has been restored and is rust free (including the floor pans). The original owner was a stickler for making sure this car was taken care of... oil changes, engine service, etc. The car's "service history" sits in the glove box... documented in the original manual that came with this car when it was new.
I am the third owner and purchased the car in 2008 from a gentleman who took the car completely apart and restored it to its current state. I have re-badged the car the "spunky monkey" as it starts immediately and runs like a champ.
As you can see, there are quite a few things that make this car stand out. I have yet to take it out and not get the honk... or nostalgic wave from motorists around me. It's very cool when you're sitting at a light and the car beside you rolls down the window to give you props and tell you about their own beetle story. Definitely starts a lot of conversations with "strangers" but that's the fun thing about this car!!!
The Beetle has been a garage kept car - and has recently been sitting idle. Unfortunately, the car is in Cincinnati... and I now live in Fort Lauderdale. This car should be showcased... and driven! FYI - this Beetle won first place in its division at the Volkswagen Club of South Florida car show.
The paint on this car is fantastic. Oh, there may be a few imperfections... but when you wash this car and shine it up - they disappear - behind the overall quality of the paint job. This is a Sun Bug... and it does have a sun roof. Full disclosure... the sun roof needs a new drain plug and does leak in heavy rain. Just haven't gotten around to it - as I generally would only drive the car in good weather.
The speedometer works - but the mileage counter no longer turns miles. The left turn signal doesn't self cancel. An easy fix - just needs a new canceling pin. There is a custom stereo in the car. I've had the headliner completely replaced. The brakes have 200 miles on them. Interior is in good, clean condition.
Folks, this is a 39 year old car that turns heads. With that being said, this car is not perfect (by today's standards) it's actually incredibly primitive. It definitely deserves tender loving care from someone who wants to enjoy the nostalgic memories of the classic Volkswagen Beetle. And for you Beetle aficionados... yes, it still has that unique Volkswagen interior odor that as soon as you smell it - brings back amazing VW memories.
Obviously, I am selling this car as is.
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