Vehicle Description
With a bright and attractive color combination like this, it's easy
to fall in love with the VW Beetle all over again. This 1974
Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible is in exactly the right
condition to enjoy, and fully sorted so that you can just jump in
and go whenever the urge grabs you.
In addition to the Beetle's already sunny disposition, the flashy
orange finish adds a bright attitude that makes you want to jump in
and find a beach. It's the kind of bold color that will be
distinctive in the Beetle crowd, or you could even park next to a
Hugger Orange Camaro and share a smile with the muscle car boys.
The other classic VW details are intact, including the chrome
bumpers (which appear to be original), running boards, and marker
lights mounted high on the fender. It even carries those little
touches that VW people love to see such as the original Karmann
badge from its coachbuilder. But at the end of the day, you want a
Beetle convertible because it offers that iconic shape in a easy to
maintain package, which is unparalleled in the classic car
world.
Beneath the black folding roof is a black vinyl interior made from
the kind of durable materials that is a hallmark of these Beetles.
The high-back bucket seats that came on the later models are
particularly comfortable for all-day cruising thanks to new seat
covers. The trunk has also been reupholstered and is a great place
to stash the included car cover. Another nice feature is a newer
AM/FM/CD stereo with powerful speakers in the kick panels. After
all, who wants to hit the road without their favorite tunes,
especially in a car that just screams "summertime fun" like this
one. For the driver, you get the sporty feel of the factory
steering wheel with Wolfsburg crest, and beyond that, there's the
factory VDO gauge. Overall, the interior of this VW continues to
carry that simple and sturdy feeling that comes from decades of
building these cars correctly.
The familiar 1600 cc air-cooled flat four engine is a big part of
the Beetle's appeal with its bulletproof reliability and familiar
whistling exhaust note. This has a particularly tidy setup,
including a new distributor carp, rotor, points, and battery to
maximize reliability. This is linked to the sturdy and versatile
four-speed manual transmission, which allows you to get the most
out of the motor. As many VW fans already know, this is a higher
end Super Beetle. That means a better steering box, bigger brakes,
and a new MacPherson strut front end suspension. Add in modern
Kumho tires on iconic VW wheels/hubcaps, and this is a nice way to
experience a vintage VW.
Beetle ownership is a great experience that ranges from the social
camaraderie of the many available clubs, to the simple parts that
make maintenance/upgrades part of a fun weekend project. Of course,
it doesn't hurt that you can get into this great turnkey ragtop VW
for a great price. Call today!!!