Vehicle Description
THIS AMAZING EXAMPLE OF ALL ORIGINAL FINAL YEAR EPILOGUE EDITION
SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLE IS CURRENTLY RUNNING ON BRINGATRAILER.COM
WITH NO RESERVE. THIS VEHICLE WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO BUY BY
SIGNING UP AND PLACING YOUR BID ON THE ONLINE AUCTION. PLEASE
FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO PLACE A BID AND GET IN ON THE ACTION. THE
AUCTION WILL RUN FOR SEVEN DAYS ENDING AT 5PM ON BLACK FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 25TH AND WILL ABSOLUTELY SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!*
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Last year of production for the German-built Beetle
1 of 900 produced
Unrestored with 911 actual miles
1585cc engine
4-speed transmission
VDO clock
Radio delete
Books and records
Original tool kit
Previously owned and ordered new by a Chevrolet Dealer in North
Dakota
Having covered only 911 miles since new, this 1979 Volkswagen Super
Beetle Epilogue Edition is presented in unrestored condition. The
final year for the German-made Beetle, 1979 saw only 900 Epilogues
produced. This one is equipped with the fuel-injected 1585cc
engine, 4-speed manual transmission and VDO clock, and it will be
sold with books, records and the original tool kit. A radio-delete
car, it seems only fitting that a final-edition car, particularly
one representing such a well-loved automobile, be in reflective
silence without a radio. After all, for many, it wasn't a party.
Previously part of a private collection, the Epilogue Editions are
very important to the company history, marking the segue between
original concepts and new ideas. By the time the last German-made
Beetle exited the assembly line in January 1980, 21,529,464 had
been built, marking it as the longest-running production car ever
using the same platform. It provided transportation for countless
people around the world, and it was popular and inexpensive to
purchase and maintain, largely a part of the Beetle appeal. Times
were changing rapidly by the mid-1970s though; demands on auto
makers were fierce-emissions and safety standards led the charge
and Volkswagen realized the end was near for Beetle. With
competition from all sides eroding sales, it simply wasn't feasible
to continue production; it was time to introduce a modern vehicle
for modern times. The last Beetles were convertibles, and all
Epilogue Edition examples were produced in 1979. Each wore a
triple-black motif with thin-line whitewall tires, again, rather
fitting to mark the occasion of the end of an era and the end of a
legend. With only 900 having been produced, finding one in
exemplary condition is a rare treat, especially one that is as
original as this one with only 911 miles since new. This Bug just
had a full fluid service, new fuel tank and sending unit installed.
This example is still riding on its original Continental White
Walls. Call Jon @ 480-703-2337 with serious inquiries.
