Vehicle Description
1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
"The decision to produce the Super Beetle was going to be a costly
one. Never before had Volkswagen spent so much time or money on the
Beetle. The new suspension design required a new chassis and every
panel in the front end had to be redesigned as well. This meant new
rounder fenders, a larger wider hood, redesigned front valance, a
new spare tire well, changes to other areas of the body, and new
inner fenders to accommodate the mounting of the new struts. This
would be the most costly and extensive revision of the Beetle since
it was first launched." Thx superbeetles.com
For consignment, a 1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle with a title
verified 39,543 actual miles. In 1977, 19,245 Super Beetles were
built and of those, just 7,155 were convertibles, or as VW calls
it, cabriolet.
Exterior
This "big" Beetle is bathed in Alpine white, an ivory shade of the
color contrasted here with a black canvas top that rises overhead
and is in great shape with its glass window. From there, it's
typical bug shaped with a rounded hood and sloping rear hatch,
which of course covers the engine and wears louvers for
ventilation. Metalwork including the bumpers, headlight rims and
eyebrows, door handles, and gravel guards, all in good condition.
The marker light housing has been painted black here which ties
into the black features including window trim, running board cover,
bumper trim, and of course, tires mounted here on 15-inch Fuchs
wheels. Imperfections include some rust and cracking paint near the
door hinges, on lower edges, and rear valance which hovers over
dual twin exhaust tips. There's quite a bit of bubbling in the
paint as well, mostly in lower areas, along with chipped paint
around a door handle and a door jamb, and a paint blemish under the
gas cap.
Interior
White vinyl door cards begin our tour of the inside and classic
black VW hardware adorn each door and a speaker and a map pocket is
embedded in each, all in nice shape. The white vinyl bucket seats
show some patina in the form of discoloration and some degraded
cushions, and a patched tear on the driver's seat. The rear bench,
with its weave design texture, is in decent condition and fully
intact but the side walls could use a good detail. A Wolfsburg logo
centers the steering wheel which leads to a single gauge with
speed, fuel, and odometer. The mid dash is bedecked in faux
burlwood panels that take in various toggles, indicator lights, and
a Pioneer AM/FM/CD radio, while the glovebox maintains the
aesthetic warmth of the wood. The floor is covered with gray
carpeted mats and ladybug embossed rubber mats, while the shifter
rises from a modest hump in the floor. The front boot is protected
by rubber mats with some age and is relatively clean.
Drivetrain
Behind the rear hatch, a clean version of the 1585cc flat 4
cylinder is found, fueled by a newer 1-barrel carburetor and tied
to a 4-speed manual that keeps power at the back, converted via
3.875 gears. It's all good for a rated 48 horsepower. Drum brakes
are found front and rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with some oil on the engine bottom and
flaking surface rust on the wheel back plates and nearby
components. Of course, belly pans cover a good portion of the
bottom and have some noticeable rust on the front brace. The inner
rocker panels are also rusted with filler repair applied throughout
and areas that are exposed. We also note some surface rust on the
door bottoms. The dual exhaust enters a stock style muffler before
exiting through the rear valance and suspension is of the
independent variety with semi trailing arms in the rear and
Macpherson struts in front.
Drive-Ability
We've said it before, there's something about the upright position
of the Beetle cabin that is so gratifying and comfortable, and this
one is no exception. A tap of the gas and a turn of the key and the
VW fired up and eagerly pulled onto our black top for a quick lap.
The car delivers fine power, straight tracking, and the wide
wheelbase for such a small car helps it handle around turns like an
overgrown go kart. Other than the odometer and reverse lights, we
find all functions operate as they should on this version of the
people's car. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
"On February 17th 1972 the 15,007,034th Beetle was sold. Volkswagen
had now claimed the world production record for the most produced
single make of car in history. It was a Super Beetle that took the
honors beating the 60 year old record set by the Ford model T.". If
you're wondering what car to get into the classic world, how about
one that's been produced more than any other and to this day, has a
fervent following and aftermarket support. The Super Beetle is your
personal red carpet invitation into the world of classic cars.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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