Vehicle Description
2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Convertible
At the 1994 North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen
unveiled the Concept One, a "retro"-themed concept car with a
resemblance to the original Volkswagen Beetle. Designed by J Mays
and Freeman Thomas at the company's California design studio, the
concept car was based on the platform of the Volkswagen Polo. A red
cabriolet concept was featured at the Geneva Motor Show, also in
1994. The New Beetle carries many design similarities with the
original VW Beetle: separate fenders, vestigial running boards,
sloping headlamps, and large round taillights, as well as a high
rounded roofline. It was assembled in VW's Puebla factory in
Mexico.
For consignment, and ready for summer fun, a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle
GLS in drop top format. Retina searing green paint, all the classic
bug lines, a clean leather interior, and all the safety systems
that were lacking in the original work together to form this retro
styled piece of automotive art work. Factor in a clean Auto Check
report and a mere 21,874 miles logged since new and you can't go
wrong.
Exterior
A smoothed and updated design was penned around the original Beetle
and many of the styling cues have been retained. Bathed entirely in
Cyber Green with well minded gaps this VW looks like a brand new 17
year old car. Neoprene bumpers front and rear form an aero design
at both ends of the car and fit nicely into the modern era of
vehicles. Large round headlights are sloped back and fit smoothly
into the front fascia and fenders. Small rocker trimmings flare out
and remind us of the running boards of yore. This small flare
connects the separate front and rear fenders giving more retro
styling to the side view. Up top, a black canvas power top is on
with a glass rear window to protect you from the elements and is
looking just fab. Bringing up the rear are a pair of large body
integrated tail lights and a small sloping trunk lid in between.
Multi-spoke 16" wheels grace the 4 corners and are wrapped in newer
blackwall rubber with good tread. Cool dude...
Interior
Sculpted door panels in a mix of cream leather topped with Cyber
Green plastic greet us when first swinging the doors open. A slight
frown is noted with the sagging of the leather just above the
armrests on both doors. Black switches are on for the power
windows, locks, truck and fuel door releases. More cream leather
for the stylish front buckets which show only the slightest signs
of wear on their smooth bolsters. A cream plastic console races
toward the dash and houses the shifter and requisite cupholders. A
simple but effective dash shows in black and cream with a round
gauge in front of the driver showing a myriad of gauges for the
driver to monitor. A bulbous outcropping of the dash holds the
AM/FM/CD player, heater/AC slides and buttons and further down the
heated seat buttons as well as the ESP (electronic stability)
controller. A small rear cream leather bench seat provides room for
2 with a small storage cubby in the center which also doubles as an
armrest. Clean tan carpeting floods the floors and to keep with the
retro theme we note the vase and flowers and the large cover for
the top when in the lowered position. Peace and love man...
Drivetrain
Lifting the hood, the engine is up front these days folks, we see a
2.0 Liter fuel injected gasoline 4-cylinder making 115hp. This
engine is well hidden under a bevy of plastic covers and shows with
a light coating of dust. Sending power to the 4.31 geared axle is a
6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission that can be left in drive
or shifted manually through the gears.
Undercarriage
A clean and original underside is seen up on the lift with only
bits of road dirt and minor patina. A strong steel unibody is seen
as well as gray rust-free floor pans. Independent Macpherson
suspension is on front and for the rear we see independent coil
springs. Power steering is noted as well as 4-wheel power disc
brakes. The original single exhaust system is seen and remains rust
free.
Drive-Ability
Slipping into the comfortable leather buckets I had come to realize
that I wasn't in just any Beetle. I was in a new one. A twist of
the key and the engine came to life and settled into an almost
inaudible purr. Out on the patented Classic Auto Mall Test Track
this bug exhibited good acceleration, adequate handling and
surprisingly good braking. All functions were operational at the
time of our drive and thanks to an unexpected warm spell we got to
do it topless. Fun Fun Fun
Long gone is the image of utilitarian simplicity that the Beetle is
known for. With an eye-catching color, smooth lines and a plush
leather interior it's easy to fall in love with the New Beetle.
Visit our Hallowed Halls and get your retro on with this low mile
ride and dig that groovy vase and flowers...Funky!
VIN DECODE
3VWCM31Y35M300141
3-Mexico
V-Volkswagen
W-Passenger Car
C-GLS
M-2.0 Liter I4 115hp
3-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
1Y-New Beetle Convertible
3-Check Digit
5-2005
M-Puebla, Mexico Assy Plant
300141-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
