Vehicle Description
-Black on Black Vinyl interior, Tan carpeting, Beige Coco Floor
Mats, Black Vinyl Soft top, 1.6l air cooled 4-cylinder motor,
4-speed manual, Heated Rear windows, Long term ownership, Factory
books, records, and spare, Only 31,000 miles from new.
The Volkswagen beetle is a staple within every car culture in the
world. The Beetle is the longest production automobile manufactured
to date. Production began in 1938 and ended with the last
production unit coming off Volkswagens, Puebla, Mexico production
line in 2003.
This 1979 Type 1 Beetle represented the last year the vehicle was
available to the North American Market. Bodied by Karman, the body
styling for the 79-model year utilized wider running boards, a
redesigned front hood, larger fenders, aprons and quarter panels.
The suspension also received updated McPherson style strut
assemblies as well as redesigned ball joints. Power is delivered
through the 091-transaxle propelled by the 1600cc air cooled flat
4-cylinder motor. This engine utilized an updated dual port Bosch
Fuel injection System which helped this late production Beetle a
potent 48hp with 73ftlbs of torque. The interior consisted of
extremely comfortable front seats in vinyl as well as an extremely
usable rear bench seat. Simplicity was the key to these wonderful
touring convertibles, manual-roll up windows, a VDO quartz clock,
Cigarette lighter (after all, it was the 1970's), a single gauge
for instrumentation, Faux wood veneer for that touch of elegance
and in this Beetle's case, period Beige Coco mats to finish all
off.
This Type 1 Beetle is an excellent example throughout, it has been
in long term ownership and has recently received full mechanical,
brake and clutch servicing, New Vredestein Sprint classic Tires,
4-wheel alignment as well as an upgraded RadioSound Bluetooth
radio. , full brake tune up/Clutch and service.
A true moment in time within the automobile world, this superb
Beetle convertible is ready for immediate use and enjoyment, lower
the convertible top, snap the convertible top boot into place and
simply enjoy what is one bitchin' Punchbuggy and some of the most
fun you can have with the top down, while "cruising along in your
automobile" as Chuck Berry would have said. :)