1976 VW BUG Convertible
-One owner for past 39 years.Owned 3 years by previous owner (1976-1979)
-Odometer reading is 38,882. Actual mileage is not known since odometer was not working some years.I estimate less than 90,000 miles.
-Repainted silver from original red (1987 and 2014).Detailed with pin stripes (2014).
-Major updates since purchase:new engine (2000), seats reupholstered (1998).
-Original top.Lining has been re-sewed to frame (2013).
-Alpine audio system with amplifier, 2 front door speakers, and 2 box speakers in rear added (2014)
-Runs very well.$1,500 recently expended on repairs / replacement, for purpose of resale (valve job, replace door / window rubber seals, gaskets/seals, more)
-Accessories include:full car cover, bicycle rack, jumper cables, plastic transmission hump console, locking gas cap, 2 new rearview mirrors (still in package), spare oil filter / fuses, plastic gas can.
-Car was kept in storage for many years while I worked overseas.Regularly maintained. No rust.
-Has passed AZ emissions inspection for past 3 years without problems.
-Has the older red AZ plates, but eligible for classic car plates
-Recently deregistered with Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles
-Has not been waxed or shined.Will really glow once done.
-Not accepting OBO
KNOWN ITEMS NEEDING REPAIR (all pretty minor)
Note:This a list of items that I am currently aware need repair or to be looked at.It obviously does not include items unknown to me, or that may arise.
-tires are old.Have excellent tread
-front seat belts do not retract properly
-seat belt warning light is not working
-“key in ignition” buzzer, when door opens, is not working
-windshield washer spray has not been tested
-back bumper could be re-chromed
-plastic trim on front bumper needs to be properly reattached
-original floor mats in front are torn
-screw for left brake light cover is loose