Vehicle Description
Sometimes, you just can't go wrong with the basics. This nicely
finished 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle isn't wildly modified, but
has rather been faithfully restored to make it stand out in the
crowd without altering its basic, time-tested character as a
classic car icon. Featuring a new 1600cc engine, a rebuilt
transaxle, and a sweet color combination, this Bug is fully sorted.
As one of the most beloved cars of all time, this Beetle shows you
just how easy it is to make a good car great.
Simple bright red paint looks great on the trademark Super Beetle
curves, but to really do it right, you need to make it straight.
Unfortunately, a lot of folks don't think VWs are worth the
investment, but that's definitely not the case here. It's obvious
that someone spent a lot of time and money getting the rounded
bodywork as straight as possible, and there it looks great.
Granted, that paint and bodywork was done some time ago, but it's
obvious the work was done to a high standard at the time.
Everything has held together quite well since, and the solid
presentation you see today is the direct result of those efforts
years ago coupled with great care from loving owners throughout the
years. This one fits together extremely well (although the stories
of Beetles being able to float due to exceptional seals in the
doors are probably just myths), and the doors open and close with
just a light touch. The chrome is in good shape overall. In a sea
of custom, lowered, chopped, shaved, and modified Beetles, this one
stands out in a refreshing way.
The restored interior was handsomely finished in basic black and
still looks solid today, using factory-style woven vinyl seat
covers that will probably outlast us all. Matching black door
panels, a plush set of black carpets, and a refreshed dash make it
feel young again, and the steering wheel is big enough to make the
manual steering feel light and direct, which is by design. The
simple dual-gauge set-up offers speed and fuel level, but precious
little else, but these cars tend to be so reliable that keeping a
constant eye on them isn't really necessary. Up front, the trunk
has been properly finished in matching black rubber and offers a
full-sized spare tire and jack assembly.
The 1600cc flat-four is reported to be new, and the freshly built
air-cooled motor runs and drives like a sewing machine. There's an
open-element air cleaner up top, new pulleys, and a fresh
carburetor to make it go. Underneath, the chassis is in good order
after the right floor pan was replaced, with only light surface
scale on the other original parts that's in good shape. No
modifications, no questionable upgrades, just a solid, clean Bug
that works just like the one you used to own in college. It does
have a stock exhaust system with dual outlets, which is probably
the case with virtually every Beetle in existence today, and it
motors down the road with that traditional VW whistling exhaust
note that's so beloved. Grey wheels look very sporty and are
wrapped in 15-inch Blackwall radials with plenty of tread left for
a no-nonsense look with improved road manners.
Volkswagen Beetles still represent a huge amount of fun for the
money, and this one has been nicely restored to represent
everything that makes these cars so special. This Beetle also comes
with a binder full of receipts and photos of the restoration. Call
today!
Phone:
770-738-7111
Address:
1750 Enterprise Way Suite 109 Marietta GA 30067
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday - 9-5pm
Saturday - 9-3pm (Appointment Only After 3pm)
Sunday - Closed