Vehicle Description
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
The need for a people's car, (Volkswagen in German), its concept
and its functional objectives, was formulated by the leader of Nazi
Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car to be
mass-produced for his country's new road network. Lead engineer
Ferdinand Porsche and his team took until 1938 to finalize the
design. The result was the first Volkswagen, and one of the first
rear-engined cars since the Brass Era. With 21,529,464 produced,
the Beetle is the longest relationship running and
most-manufactured car of a single platform ever made.
For consignment, a 1974 version of the VW Beetle. This car has
undergone a body off restoration with new paint, a rebuilt motor,
some new interior gauges, as well as a new interior. Help...I've
been bitten by this bug!
Exterior
An expertly applied respray of white adorns all the rounded
surfaces of this bug. From the hood to the English wheel-esque
shaped fenders front and rear, to the rounded roofline and gently
sloping rounded rear, which are all presenting in good condition.
Gaps are well minded and just like the advertisements did, you
could submerge this car in water and remain safe inside! (although
we did not submerge it in our local lake Lackanookie due to cold
water conditions). Running boards connect the fenders, which show
1974 turn signals attached to the front fenders and thin elephant
print brake/backup/turn signal cluster lights attached to the back.
The headlights have shiny bezels, making the car seem like it is
looking at you. All badging, window surrounds and glass are in good
condition. Standard 4 pointed star center steel wheels in white are
wrapped in black wall 185/65R15 rubber all around. I need to
mention the spiffy retro graphic dual overlapping check marks if
you will, adding some interest to the sides of the car painted on
in turquoise.
Interior
A swing of the air tight doors reveals to us the fuzzy broadcloth
dot pattern tweed in light gray background and dark gray square
dots. A black armrest and actuator is in this field. Also a billet
style window crank with a wood bezel and knob is here as well. To
the seats where I have the pleasure of sitting, we see high back
broadcloth dot pattern tweed which matches the door panels. There
are smooth bolsters and tuck and roll inserts, and an integrated
headrest on top. In back it's perfectly like new rear bench, all
matchy matchy for the passengers. In front the simplistic black
dash now sports a new central round instrument cluster giving you
just the facts ma'am. A new aftermarket digital AM/FM/CD/USB stereo
with some snappy speakers mounted around the cabin is in. Black
carpeting floods the floors, and above is a nice tight off white
headliner which does have a small tear on the passenger's rear
section.
Drivetrain
A lift of the rear trunk lid per se, (as it's actually the hood?),
and it is showing us horizontally opposed, air cooled, 1500cc
carbureted with a 1 barrel engine. This is attached to a 4-speed
manual transmission. The rear mounted power plant sports dual
exhaust with chrome exhaust tips and slight surface rust in the
mufflers and manifolds which are painted silver from a rattle can.
Noted, the engine bay has been nicely finished and detailed. Also a
rebuilt clutch, pressure plate throw out bearing and clutch cable
is in the mix now. The rear axle puts power to the road via a 3.875
rear axle.
Undercarriage
The front and rear suspension are independent. Drum brakes are all
around and have new pads and lines. Scanning the underside the
viewer can see a light dusting of some surface rust and patina with
some light corrosion on aluminum parts scattered about. The floor
pans are painted black, and are stamped steel and the consignor
states a new steering system has been installed.
Drive-Ability
This car started right up, and drove smoothly. It shifted well, and
was dead silent from the suspension when pushed into a turn. All
working functions, and that wonderful tinny exhaust sound you can
only get from these classic bugs.
Overall well above average condition, with an engine rebuild to
pump it up a bit, and a new interior installed when we did not
know. The round mound design was virtually the same throughout its
production run, with only the exterior lighting and windows
changing. I think I've gotten the bug and I've been vaxxed!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
