For Sale: 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Christiansburg, Virginia

The 1977 Volkswagen Beetle marks a highly historic milestone as the final model year that the standard Beetle sedan was offered in North America. While production continued in overseas markets like Mexico and Brazil for decades, U.S. sales plummeted to just 12,090 units in 1977, making surviving models highly sought after by collectors.For its final showroom run, Volkswagen gave the standard Type 1 Beetle several cabin and styling upgrades:- Interior Enhancements: Redesigned front bucket seats featuring separate adjustable headrests, enhanced back support, and updated door panels.- Driver Controls: Redesigned floor pedals and a pneumatic windshield washer system operated via two-speed wipers.- The "Champagne Edition": A rare, limited-edition package offered exclusively for the Beetle Convertible. It featured Alpine White paint, gold body striping, rosewood dashboard trim, sport wheels, and white leatherette interior elements.- Exterior Trim: Characterized by large, late-era chrome bumpers with protective rubber strips and large "elephant footprint" taillights.Currently offered at Duncan Imports and Classics, this car has 33 original miles and still has the factory window sticker in the window.