Vehicle Description
This 1969 VW Beetle Karmann convertible is one sharp representative
of the revolutionary German model that rocked the automotive world
when it first hit American shores. Featuring its original color
both inside and out, it's looking great and running strong, and
holds the promise of future miles of fun-filled open-air
driving.
Clad in its original Yukon yellow, this is one very well-put
together bug. The paint has a vital look to it, with a consistent
color and smoothness all over, and it provides a great backdrop for
the assembly of chrome it's wearing. Those finishing touches that
really make a classic stand out are on display: the lengths of trim
running the front and sides are fresh and show no evidence of
exposure to the elements, both the front and back bumpers appear
blemish free and all the rubber within view - the centers of the
front and rear bumpers, the running boards and the seal surrounding
the windshield - appear to have been fairly recently replaced, as
have the running boards below. For protection from the elements,
the manual convertible top raises into place and even features a
clear glass window in back, and when lowered, it fits neatly under
its boot. It's such an iconic car and has had such a prominent
place in American culture - even though it hails from overseas -
and it gives you a reassuring feeling to witness a specimen like
this one, that's looking good and well-positioned for the
future.
The black vinyl interior - also the original color - has been
thoroughly refurbished and looks flat out awesome. Neither the
front buckets, with their signature integrated headrests, nor the
rear bench seat appear to have seen much use and the door panels on
both sides sit flush and have a fresh appearance. Up front, the
dash is clean and straight, sporting a trio of white faced gauges
in a chrome insert to accompany the original speedometer - one of
the only variations from stock - and the contrast between the
yellow steel and black upholstery inside is eye-catching. Below
runs an expanse of unblemished black carpeting, fittingly
punctuated by a pair of ladybug floormats. An Alpine AM/FM/CD sits
below the glove box to handle your audio needs as you hit the road,
and when you do embark on your journeys, you'll have a surprising
amount of luggage space in front, even with a full size spare
sitting inside the compartment. You'll also find an anti-theft
steering lock in the storage compartment to help keep this charming
open-air classic in your possession.
While it may look like a museum piece, this VW is ready to drive as
soon as you get it home. You'll find a 1776 cc engine sitting in
the compartment in back - a step up from the original in terms of
both displacement and power, and in very good form. With its unique
design, the horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder teams with a 4-speed
manual transmission that shifts smoothly and easily to form a very
road-ready drivetrain. Disc brakes at all four corners provide
fade-resistant stopping power as this very vital piece of
automotive history hits the road on its 15" Spirit of America
polished aluminum wheels, outfitted with Sportmaster GLT tires. A
look at the undercarriage is genuinely reassuring, with its solid
floorpans and straight frame rails.
It was a car that helped define a counterculture, and while you'll
still find VW's modern take on the Beetle on the road, a sizable
number of the classic models have fallen by the wayside, making
this 1968 VW Beetle Karmann a welcome find. Call today!