Spectacular original condition!
Only 1,058 actual miles
Last model year for German Beetle production
Late production example; assembled December 1979
Gorgeous & desirable triple white color combination
Options include:
AM/FM Cassette
Whitewall tires
Ventilated steel wheels
Excellent documentation including original books, original
pre-delivery inspection form, original window sticker and more
Performs like new
Simply one of the nicest Beetle Convertibles available on the
market today!
A collector’s dream!
The Beetle, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, was
originally designed as a means of transportation for the German
masses the same way Ford’s Model T was for America in the early
20th century. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the “Volks-wagen” or
“People’s Car” had to meet four requirements laid out by the German
Government; to be fuel efficient, carry two adults and two children
comfortably, be capable of 60mph and feature an air-cooled rear
engine. Porsche and his staff tried various combinations with the
aerodynamic “beetle” shape and ultimately it was the designated
Type 38, with split rear windows that became the Type 60 or
“KdF-Wagen” translated as the “Strength through Joy Car.” After
WWII, the British controlled Volkswagen Factory was rebuilt and the
car slowly entered mass production. The Type 1’s unconventional
appeal in the traditional large car market of the United States
eventually brought in strong sales figures and resulted in
Volkswagen producing more Beetle derivatives, such as the Type 2
Microbus, Karmann Ghia, the Thing and the Type 3 platform of
air-cooled flat-4 engine vehicles. Eventually the sales trend of
the imported VW’s caught the eye of American Auto Makers and
resulted in the “Big Three” producing their own compact cars. This
would do little to change that the American Public had been smitten
by the “Bug.” While the Beetle was produced in its original
air-cooled form in Mexico until 2003, 1977 would see the last
Beetle sedans roll off the assembly lines in Germany. For 1978 and
1979 the only German-built Beetle model available was the Super
Beetle Convertible by Karmann. As German Beetle production would
end in 1979, the last generation of Beetle’s are highly
sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts around the globe,
especially in original German specification.
The 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible featured here is
finished in stunning Alpine White with a gorgeous white interior
and matching convertible top. This magnificent Super Beetle
Convertible has been meticulously preserved and has only been
driven 1,058 miles from new. Accompanying this investment-grade
Volkswagen is its original owner’s manual, warranty and maintenance
booklet, original window sticker, brochures and more. We are proud
to offer what we believe to be one of the most original, low-mile
Super Beetle Convertibles on the market today to the true
collector, investor or enthusiast who aspires to own one the most
correct Beetle Convertibles from the last year of German
production. A 1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible with 700 miles
sold for $66,000 at a 2015 Gooding & Co Auction confirming the
value of this low mileage Beetle. Classic cars have proven to be
among the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years
with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in
2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over
the last 10 years. Ready to make an investment you can actually
enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales consultants at
(314)291-7000 or [email protected] for more information. They will
be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more
detailed description, and answer any questions you may have. Buy
with confidence.
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