Vehicle Description
The Volkswagen Karmann Beetle beginnings can be traced back to 1939
when Ferdinand Porsche designed the original Volkswagen Beetle. The
model became his legacy. The German government asked Ferdinand to
design an economical and practical peoples car. A factory was
supplied to produce it. The Volkswagen Beetle later on became one
of the worlds best-selling vehicles.In 1975, the VW Karmann Beetle
Cabriolet made technological advancement by introducing electronic
fuel injection. This was the year that the Super Beetle went away
as new power ratings dominated the industry.Today the Beetle
remains a very popular classic car and has a huge following of
enthusiasts and collectors. Mechanicals are relatively easy and
spare parts supplies are easy enough to find.This 75 VW Karmann
Beetle convertible is ideal for the collector who wants to make a
perfect car. As is, the car is in very good driving condition and
can be enjoyed as is. The white exterior was repainted, the
original color was red. The pearl white paint now is fair as there
are some bubbles in the typical areas that these cars are known
for. However, the restoration was done 15 years ago and it does not
appear that it is getting worse or is a basket case.The black
convertible top is new and looks sharp. It is easy to put up and
down.The interior is the black bucket seat interior and seats are
very good. The dash is in very good condition and has no rips or
tears. Door panels are also in good condition. A couple of handles
for the windows are missing but that is an easy remedy.Engine is
the 1.6 liter 4 cylinder fuel injected. It starts up right away and
runs very well. Miles show 78,500.Underneath does not appear to
have rust through. It does have the typical surface rust and the
front passenger floor pan does as well. No rust through is noted.
The area under the spare tire is solid with no surface rust or rust
through.In conclusion, the 1975 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle
Convertible is a unique piece of automotive history. Its unique
design, affordability, and practicality captured the hearts of
millions. It is an iconic collector car for generations to
come.This car is in North Carolina. It is available for viewing by
appointment only.
