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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

No reserve
Sold for on 04/25/24
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Ended Apr 25, 2024 at 7:37 PM UTC

Seller
Chassis/VIN1582021598
Mileage indicated71,464 Miles
LocationSavannah, Georgia
Engine1.6-liter Flat-Four
TransmissionManual
Body StyleConvertible

Addenda and errata

*Please note a walk around and driving video has been added to the video gallery.

Description

The Volkswagen Beetle has long been cherished as a favored means of transportation, celebrated for its simplicity, dependability, and affordability, garnering a dedicated following among automotive enthusiasts. Yet, it's the convertible variants that elevate the driving experience, offering an unparalleled connection to the elements, whether basking in the sun's warmth or admiring the starlit sky. Inside, the Beetle Convertible exudes practicality and charm, comfortably accommodating up to four passengers while embodying the carefree essence for which the Beetle is renowned. Its vinyl roof, easily maintained and resilient, envelops passengers in a fully upholstered and insulated interior, ensuring comfort in any weather condition. Equipped with a glass rear window and standard electric defrosting, the Convertible effortlessly combines convenience with timeless style. As an enduring automotive icon, the Volkswagen Beetle continues to enchant and delight, spreading joy to all who encounter its enduring allure. 

Highlights 

  • Powered by a rear-mounted 1.6-liter air-cooled flat-four-cylinder engine 

  • Finished in Alpine White with a Black vinyl soft top 

  • Black vinyl interior 

  • Four-speed manual transmission 

  • Recent service work totaling nearly $6,700 includes installing a rebuilt 1.6-liter dual-port engine, fuel pump, generator, voltage regulator, and repairing the lights by Commando Customs of Savannah, Georgia 

  • Glass rear window with electric defroster 

  • Displaying just over 71,000 believed to be original miles at the time of listing 

Features 

  • Chrome hubcaps  

  • MacPherson front struts 

  • Running boards 

  • Dual circuit brakes 

  • Independent suspension 

  • Dash-mounted AM/FM radio  

  • Heater 

  • Adjustable front seat  

  • Pivoting vent windows 

  • Front and rear stabilizer bars 

  • Day/night rearview mirror 

  • Lockable glove box 

  • Door-mounted armrests 

  • Adjustable front seat headrests 

Known Imperfections 

  • Rust on the exhaust tip 

  • Minor surface rust pictured on the undercarriage 

Included 

  • Service invoice 

  • Full-size spare wheel 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible purchased the car in April 2007.  

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1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible · No reserve


Sold to
$13,910
Seller
EndedApr 25, 2024 at 7:37 PM UTC
Bids29
Views81,009

Bids
Farmmarket's avatar
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:35 PM
$13,000bid placed 
MichaelTetterton's avatar
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM
$12,750bid placed 
Farmmarket's avatar
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM
$12,500bid placed 
MichaelTetterton's avatar
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM
$12,250bid placed 
Farmmarket's avatar
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM
$12,000bid placed 

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