Vehicle Description
Ah, the lovable VW Beetle. You've probably spent the last 20 years
thinking you could always pick one up for pennies and just never
got around to it. Well the day has finally come when nice ones like
this final-year 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible are no
longer disposable transportation, they're legitimate collectors'
items. And they're still just as much fun as they were back in the
good old days.
That cool Florida Blue paint is a great choice for a VW Beetle,
bright, cheerful, and highly visible, and in fact when this Bug was
repainted several years ago, they nailed the vintage '70s vibe.
It's a great color, bold and vibrant without being too soft, and it
would probably make a great parade vehicle in any regard. Despite
their affordable price, these were always rather well-built little
cars and even the convertibles like this one feel durable. Gaps are
good, the doors fit with a solid feeling, and the body fits
together quite well with a nice shine to the paint. It's not
perfect because it's hard to resist driving a Beetle convertible on
a sunny day, but it looks authentic and that's really what matters.
The black rubber running boards are in good condition and the
bright trim appears original and is in good shape. The chrome
bumpers appear new, as does the dark blue convertible top, and they
lend it an old-fashioned look that's all a part of the Beetle's
enduring appeal. Easy to imagine hitting the beach in this one,
isn't it?
The interior is standard Beetle fare, with black high-back bucket
seats wrapped in some of the most durable man-made materials ever
invented. Matching door panels were likely replaced at the same
time the rest of the work was done and the clean carpets are
reproduction pieces that fit well. The simple instrument panel is
VW engineering at its most basic, with big, clear numbers and an
integrated fuel gauge, and the wood applique on the dash adds a
touch of sophistication to the entire cabin. Whatever the original
radio may have been, it's long gone, replaced by a Blaupunkt
AM/FM/CD stereo head unit that sounds great when you're tooling
around town in your bright blue Bug. The 4-speed shifter will feel
familiar to anyone who has ever owned a Beetle before, and with a
little practice, you'll be shifting like a pro. The forward trunk
is nicely finished with a carpeted mat that fits well and gives it
a very neat look. And there's a fresh blue convertible top with
glass rear window and neat headliner, giving the VW a far more
expensive feel than you'd expect at this price level.
A standard, fuel-injected 1600cc flat-four provides power, and
while performance is adequate, it's the way it goes about its
business that makes the Beetle such a joy. It has good torque and a
peppy demeanor, and with the lightweight body, it zips around
without seeming to work very hard. It's pretty tight in there, but
the original equipment is intact and it runs rather well, as
Beetles tend to do when they're not neglected. The transmission
shifts like it should and the underside is in very good order and
ready for another few decades of fun. No surprises await you in the
floors or rocker boxes, and the suspension feels buttoned-down and
well-sorted. Shiny steel wheels with correct black VW center caps
provide the right look and they wear fat 185/65/15 blackwall
radials that look awesome.
This is a fun, inexpensive car that delights everyone who sees it.
Better move fast, though, because a lot of people are realizing how
special these Bugs really are. Call today!
