Vehicle Description
High-quality custom work, comfy upgrades, a more powerful motor,
and an excellent service record make this 1971 Volkswagen Super
Beetle desirable far beyond its obtainable price.
The color is called Light Autumn Wood. While that might seem like a
contradictory term, the way it grabs your attention absolutely
makes sense. After all, it has a nice metallic shimmer like an
advanced alloy, but there's also a sophisticated undertone like a
craftsman piece. So it looks absolutely terrific shining over the
VW's rounded curves. And that's just the beginning of the custom
work. The racing-style jack bumpers, clear fender lights, and large
EMPI BRM wheels give this sporty look that gets noticed. But more
than just the custom work, details like the body panels, body
gaskets, and clear glass tell you this is a properly presented
classic.
Inside is more of a mix of classic style and modern upgrades. For
example, the seats are still the high-back units that came on these
later cars, but now it's finished in brown cloth for an extra
degree of all-day comfort. Plus, you have full coordinating
carpeting, including in the trunk. And while the steering wheel is
wrapped for comfort, it still carries the classic Wolfsburg crest
center cap. And beyond that is the iconic single VDO gauge panel.
This one has been upgraded for modern comfort, and so you get
everything from a cup holder center console to an AM/FM/CD stereo
with an aux input for your iPod.
You can tell by looking at the engine bay that there was a nice
investment in here, too. It's a 1776cc motor, which means you get
the same robust construction that the VW flat-four is famous for
but in a displacement larger than ever offered on any factory
Beetle. Plus, with two Kadron dual-barrel carburetors, EMPI
intakes, Gene Berg linkage, and an upgraded exhaust, this is the VW
that was built to be a stout and trusty performer. Best of all, you
take complete control over this air-cooled symphony with the
four-speed manual transmission. As many VW fans already know, this
is a Super Beetle. That means an improved steering box, bigger
brakes, and an independent front suspension with sway bar. And as
you look at the undercarriage photos, they reveal nice investments
like newer bushings and newer performance tires.
This VW has been under the same owner's care for over a dozen
years, and the sale comes with a thorough maintenance record for
that period. This is the cared for classic that also is a stunner,
which makes it the perfect vintage machine for an affordable price.
Don't miss out, call today!