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1978 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN: 1582010499

$17,172

Sold September 4, 2006

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Auction

Kruse Auctions
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Location

Auburn, IN; US

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Event date

Sep 4 - Sep 10, 2006

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Lot

3043.1

Vehicle specs

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Chassis/VIN
1582010499
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Body style
Convertible
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Odometer
2514 m
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Engine Type
H4
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Exterior Color
White
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Generation
1968-1979 Volkswagen Beetle

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1978 Volkswagen Beetle

2dr ConvertibleDot Icon4-cyl. 1585cc/48hp EFI

#1 Concours condition #1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition #2 Excellent
#3 Good condition #3 Good
$15,200
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#4 Fair condition #4 Fair

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