PRICE JUST REDUCED: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible by Karmann
Since German-built Beetle production ended with the 1979 model, the 1979 Karmann Beetle convertibles are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts around the globe. They are also a blast to drive!
Ours is low mileage--odometer: 39,762—that the owner says is actual and appears to be a number’s matching car that was well taken care of: its paint is in great condition, the interior is pristine and its convertible top looks great.
For those who might wish to decode the car:
VIN: 1592042370
Very Nice from Top to Bottom
The nice quality of the Alpine White respray almost makes you think you’re in the showroom at the VW dealership back in 1979. This is a “Triple-White” Super Beetle which color combination was made in such limited numbers that they were reportedly rationed to VW dealers. The panel gaps appear correct.
The chrome and stainless trim is all in excellent condition.
The underside of this is Beetle is clean with the exception of one small area (see pictures) where years ago a leaky battery appears to have eaten a hole under the battery compartment.
The all-white vinyl interior is clean and fresh-looking, and is the perfect complement to this triple white convertible.
The convertible top is in overall very nice condition. Recall that VW put a glass rear window into its ’79 convertibles and this one is in excellent condition.
The gauges all work properly as do the lights (except the tag and backup), wipers, turn signals and horn.
The Super Beetle’s engine, which appears to be its original is fuel-injected with a displacement of almost 1600cc/1.6 L. The car has plenty of pep to make any trip enjoyable.
The car’s 4-speed manual transmission works so smoothly it’s a joy to drive.
The brakes on the VW bring it to a safe stop without any pulling from side to side.
The car has more modern wheels mounted (although the originals are available without additional cost) and its exhaust, likely the original, should be replaced.
An Outstanding Example of the last year of VW’s original Beetle Convertibles
There is one word that can best describe this 1979 Super Beetle by Karmann: WOW! Great paint, excellent upholstery, nice convertible top all of which make this classic Volkswagen a fun car to drive as well as a sound investment. And with Spring upon us, what could be more fun than dropping the top and taking a spin in the countryside?
What can’t be quantified is the feeling one gets when sitting behind the wheel of this unique car that most of us remember and all who do, wish we still owned!
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