Vehicle Description
SEE EBAY OR HEMMINGS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. . 1976 Volkswagen Beetle
Convertible Red / Black 57,730 Miles Fuel-Injected 1600cc Flat 4 /
4spd Manual VIN: 1562058718 Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are
pleased to present this 1976 VW Beetle Cab! This is a car we knew
about for a long, long time prior to actually purchasing it last
month. This �76 Beetle has belonged to a friend of ours at the shop
since he purchased it from the original owner back in 1983. It was
painted at our shop, Albany Auto Chicago, in 2006 and has resided
on the Southern Michigan coastline ever since. It has always been a
garage-kept summer driver and the cosmetic condition of the car
speaks to that. After purchasing the car in Michigan we drove it
three hours back to Chicago on the highway without a hiccup. This
car is in great cosmetic and mechanical order and is ready to be
enjoyed by its next owner. The Exterior: Red over black is a nice
looking color combo on these cars. Red paint shines bright and
shows very few blemishes or signs of age. There are no spots of
aging clear coat, paint fade, or paint run. Paint was done right,
having been painted at Albany Auto Chicago in 2006, now Yelp's
top-rated body shop in Chicago. Body is in excellent shape as well,
with just one very, very light ding on the forward portion of the
driver rear fender. There are a couple half-inch scratches and
small chips on the lower corners of the fenders, though again very,
very light. Chrome pieces are all intact and in nice shape. All
lights and glass are clear and crack-free. Many of the exterior
pieces like the wipers, bumper mounts, and weatherstripping are
new. Wheels are in nice shape, with no curb rash or anything of the
sort. Tires have tons of tread left, but the DOT number indicates
that they are from 2005, so they should probably be replaced before
too too long. Black convertible top is in excellent shape, with no
fading or damage in the slightest, and is watertight. Hood and deck
lid open and close without any obstruction; many of these cars have
trouble with the bonnet kissing the bumper. The Interior: The
interior presents exceedingly well. Black leatherette seats are
close-to-new, as are the door panels and black carpeting. We love
the simple, bare-bones interiors of these cars. All gauges are
functional, as are wipers, lights, signals, fan, defrost, analog
clock, and radio. Doors open and close without a fuss, and front
and rear windows roll up and down without any trouble. Odometer
reads 57,370 and is functional. Mileage is believed accurate, based
on the known history of the car and visible mechanical wear
consistent with the mileage. Under the Hood / Under the Car: As
this is a 1976 model, this car is equipped with a fuel-injected
1600cc air-cooled flat-4, using Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection.
This car retains its original motor, which, while not massively
powerful at just about 50hp, is good enough to keep up with traffic
both around town and on the interstate. The car pulls through all
four gears without any hesitation and feels very comfortable at
speed. The car always fires right up first turn of the key, shifts
nice and smoothly, and tracks and brakes straight. The car truly
has to be driven on a nice day with the top down to be fully
appreciated. On a sunny summer day, there aren't many other cars
I'd rather parade around town in. Underneath, the car looks pretty
good. All structural components are nice and solid. We do note some
surface rust, but nothing of any real concern. Please take a good
look through the photos, as the car is documented in detail. This
car will come with a number of service receipts, which date back to
1985, including a 2011 service during which the car received new
outer tie rods. For additional information or to discuss
purchasing, please reach out to Jake at 773-267-2684.
