This is a beautiful 1972 VW Super Beetle , Texas car with no rust. It has a 1600cc engine, a 4-speed transmission and a 12-volt electrical system. It runs great and looks fantastic , inside and outside.
It has been completely restored from top to bottom with many, many hours of labor . I began by having the exterior of this 72 VW Super Beetle professionally media blasted to bare metal. Then I began the restoration from this point . This car has been completely rebuilt starting with the engine. I made a list of all the work on this bug ,including all the NEW parts.(**refer to list below**)
I have had this car for years, approximately 2 years ago I began the restoration and was completed in October 2024 . I have had back surgery and a knee replacement, but I finally completed the project. Initially I thought my teenage son would want this car, but he prefers his 1989 Ford f150 pickup. Now the car is for sale.
I hope you enjoyed looking at this beautiful 72 VW bug . If you are serious about buying this car and have questions,want a video or addtional photos, please contact me .
Additional Notes
- This super beetle comes with the original oil bath air filter
- The radio does not work; I left it in because it looks better than an empty space . The new owner has the option to install the radio and stereo system of their choice.
- *NO seats belts in this car. This is another option for the new owner to pick the color and style of seat belts they would prefer in this car . I have the seat belt bolts, and they are included in the sale of this car. Refer to photos.
- The left floor heater valve lever does not work.
- On close inspection ,there is some pitting on the chrome bumper and rim
- Drivers side mirror shows aging/discoloring.on the edges
*Buyer is responsible for delivery/pickup of vehicle upon purchase*
List of all work and new parts
Engine:
- Rebuilt engine
- new Cylinders and valve springs
- new crank shaft and cam shaft
- new bearings
- new seals and gaskets
- the valve and valve seats were ground at 45 degrees and 46 degrees respectively
- new push rods
- new oil , new oil screen gaskets and seals
- new VW Fresh Air Hose Base Seals
- new VW Fresh Air Hoses
- VW Connection Pipes/ Fresh Air Hose to Heater Box
Body
- the car was painted the original color ‘Blue Marina”
- the exterior body and the under carriage were professionally media blasted to the bare metal
- Primered and wet sanded
- new Trunk, hood seals and new engine seals
- new vinyl for the running boards
- new VW Fresh Air Vents - Black Moon Style
Transmission:
- the flywheel was resurfaced, a new clutch , clutch plate, throw out bearing and pilot bearing
- transmission was flushed and new transmission fluid added .
Tires/rims :
- new Michelin tires , balanced and new valve stems .
- new chrome center caps
Brakes:
- brake drums were resurfaced / primed and painted
- new brake shoes , wheel cyl, brakes hoses and brakes lines
CV joints:
- new cv boots and band clamps and repacked with new cv joint grease
Engine tin:
- all the tin was thoroughly cleaned Primered and painted and a few new tins
Electrical:
- new battery
- ,new generator and voltage regulator
- ( charging volts is 13.97 volts)
- new starter
- new fuses
- new Ignition coil, spark plugs, spark wires , coil
- new distributer , cap , rotor , points and condenser
- new oil pressure senor
- 2 new brake pressure sensors
- new headlights, all new light bulbs and interior light switch
- new gaskets/seals for the front turn signals lens the rear taillight lens
- new battery
Exhaust:
- new chrome tips and gaskets and bolts
- new muffler
Windows:
- new windshield
- new seals for windshield ,rear window and quarter windows
- new seals for the driver’s door window and passenger’s door window
Interior::
- all the seats’ covers were professionally reconditioned
- new rear seat backrest stops
- new interior door panels and back seat quarter panels
- new glove box and new cable to open the front hood
- new stick shift boot
- new boot for emergency brake and floor heat levers
- new carpet
- new jute was installed under the floorboard carpet, the rear quarter panels
- dyno matt and tar board on the inside fire wall for quietness,
- new vinyl headliner with jute on the roof panel and ¼ foam padding on the interior body
- new VW Door handle Cover Plates
- new Brake, gas and clutch pedals
- new rear seat kick panels
Fuel system:
- new gas cap
- new carburetor
- like new gas tank/ it has been thoroughly cleaned inside/ outside and repainted
- new fuel gauge
