For Sale: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle

"52 years ago, on February 17th, 1972, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle was produced in Wolfsburg, Germany, surpassing the production record that had previously only been held by the Ford Model T. In celebration of that record breaking achievement, Volkswagen released the commemorative World Champion special edition, which was sold through March that year. Today, we salute the humble "Bug" and the legacy that it built as one of history's most significant automobiles." VW.com, February 2022

For consignment, a 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle showing 46,356 miles, but the true miles are unknown. When Mini Coopers made a comeback in 2012, they were accompanied with a catalog full of accessories to customize your Mini and make it individual. It's possible Mini took cues from the V-Dub crowd which had been customizing Beetles for decades to create unique, one of a kind, personal rides. This is one of those!

Exterior
Orange and White two stage paint alternate on the body creating a dramatic presentation with a bold orange center and white flanks. The bumperless front features LED headlights and body colored rings and shaved fender markers replaced with stealthy LED's down below. Out back, Frenched teardrop tail lights create a custom look with marker lights now affixed to the free floating bumper braces that flank twin exhaust pipes. A gray graphic highlights the shape of the car by riding the shoulder line and widening at the rear fender while the black has been removed from the running board creating sleek, metal units. 15-inch chrome Minilite type wheels carry staggered size tires no older than 2019, and the bug has been lowered 2" over them for a classic street stance. A single crack in the paint near a running board is the only exterior imperfection we note.

Interior
Handsome door panels layer gray cloth over black carpet and complementary black hardware. That same gray cloth used to cover the front bench seats and rear bench along with the rear side walls that host speakers, and all are in good condition. Simple VW configuration is found up front with a four spoke steering wheel engraved with the Wolfsburg symbol, leading to the single gauge instrument panel, grated dashboard and updated AM/FM/CD player in the center. A shifter rises from the floor beside a plastic console and clean, black carpet covers the floor where a few more speakers are noted in the footwells. Above us, the black cloth headliner shows some sag and includes a sunroof while visors and B-pillar handles are included on the top side of the car. The front trunk is cleanly appointed with black carpet and panels and includes a jack.

Drivetrain
Clean and show worthy with some polished and anodized components is the 1600cc flat four cylinder under the rear hatch, rated at 65 horsepower and wearing a pair of Weber 40mm 2-barrel carburetors. A 4-speed manual transaxle sets the bug in motion and routes power through 3.67 gears in back.

Undercarriage
Generally clean underneath with typical surface rust, patina, and a clean, prominent belly pan. We note some gunk build up on the transaxle and some cut out and patched metal. Dual exhausts are heat wrapped and flow through a stock style muffler that emits two chrome tailpipes. Brakes are onboard as front disc and rear drum and the lowered suspension included MacPherson struts up front and a transverse torsion bar in back with semi trailing arms.

Drive-Ability
This vibrant Beetle offers a comfortable and ultimately simple interior, both of which create a pleasant driving experience. The engine runs fine, the car tracks straight and handles well, benchmarks of the Beetle experience, along with the overall fun factor and great visibility. Our consignor notes and we confirm the sunroof does not open, the seat belt retractors are slow, there are no heat ducts or controls, and the driver's seat does not fold forward. Beyond that, all functions operate as intended. 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.

It's entirely possible you first learned to drive a manual in a Volkswagen! The Beetle would be the perfect starter car for all the reasons outlined in our test drive. They were made simple and efficient for a reason, and then creative types added colors and customization that made them special. This one is just such a case and this bug will surely find love, so don't get stuck in first gear if you're interested!

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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