Vehicle Description
Is there anything the Volkswagen Beetle can't do? It's been
everywhere and done everything, including becoming a desirable
collectable. This 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle is ample evidence
that the days of finding these for pennies on the dollar are long
gone, and reminds us that the good ones always represent the best
value. This is a lot of car for the money!
Volkswagens can wear simple colors without looking like they're
trying too hard, and white is a great choice for the
personality-laden Beetle. While they're no longer a staple on
America's highways, they are still recognized instantly by everyone
from tiny children to seniors. This is one of those great cars that
was restored by someone who loved it and therefore spent way more
time and money on it than its sticker price would suggest. It shows
great bodywork, a brilliant shine, and none of the usual trouble
spots, clear evidence that it's been loved. Sure, it's been driven,
but what Beetle hasn't, and the overall look is extremely
appealing. VW fans will be pleased to see the simple red taillights
that most prefer, as well as bright chrome bumpers, very nice
rubber running boards (probably the last production car to use
them), and just enough stainless trim to make it look right next to
the flashy American iron. No major issues or faults, just a clean,
honest Beetle that just happens to look like a million bucks.
Basic black was the standard interior for the Beetle, and the
high-back buckets wear correct vinyl and cloth seat covers that
seem to wear like granite over the years. Door panels recall an
earlier era with built-in map pockets, and the dash remains simple
with just a single round speedometer and integral fuel level gauge.
The custom long-handled 4-speed gear shift falls easily to hand,
and within a few miles you'll have mastered it, vague gates
notwithstanding. Snug-fitting window gaskets help it seal up well,
although I'm pretty sure the stories of VWs being so tight that
they would float in water are an exaggeration. This one really is
as basic as they come, although it does offer a newer AM/FM/CD
stereo system and a cool storage bin on the transmission tunnel.
Even the forward trunk area is neatly finished with a proper rubber
mat.
Touch the starter and the 1600 cc flat-four springs to life and
sounds like a Beetle should. The engine bay is quite tidy, showing
off a lot of new equipment, including dual carbs and lots of
polished aluminum and stainless trim. Those twin carburetors with
open-element air cleaners help add a little horsepower and all the
heater ducts are still in place. Other upgrades include the
performance crank pulley, dual-outlet exhaust system, and an
electronic ignition system. It starts easily and idles well, and
despite its modest performance, this one feels like it could run
forever. The aforementioned 4-speed manual transmission shifts
better than most thanks to a recent rebuild, and no worries about
the dreaded tin worm, because the bottom of this Beetle is
extremely clean. Standard steel wheels were painted to match the
bodywork and fitted with shiny hubcaps and trim rings, so this VW
looks dressed up. Newer 195R15 blackwall radials are the right
choice, offering better handling without a modern look.
Don't restore a rusty one, take this clean, fully-sorted Beetle
home and just enjoy it. And with 75k original miles, you can be the
first one to take this Bug around the world. Call today!