1979 VW Super Beetle Convertible
We are excited to offer a bright Yellow 1979 VW Super Beetle
Convertible.
In the United States, 1979 was the last model year in which buyers
could purchase a unique classic Beetle Convertible. The hardtop
Beetle sedan had already disappeared from the U.S. market after
1977, leaving the convertible as the final Beetle offering. Some
late-production cars were sold in 1980, but they were considered
leftover 1979 models. The final Karmann-built Beetle convertible
came off the production line in January 1980.
This VW Super Beetle is fun to drive with ease of shifting and
cruising along with top up or down.
Key Specifications
Feature 1979 VW Super Beetle Convertible
Engine 1,585 cc air-cooled flat-four
Horsepower About 48 hp at 4,200 rpm
Torque About 73 ft-lb at 2,800 rpm
Transmission 4-speed manual
Drive layout Rear engine, rear-wheel drive
Front suspension MacPherson struts with coil springs
Seating Four passengers-Black Interior
The 1979 Super Beetle Convertible retained the classic Beetle
personality: simple mechanicals, rounded styling, upright seating,
and a distinctive air-cooled engine sound. Its convertible body was
built by Karmann, the German coachbuilder long associated with
Volkswagen convertibles. Compared with earlier Beetles, the late
Super Beetle Convertible had more comfort-oriented features, a more
modern windshield and dashboard, and the added appeal of open-air
driving.
Because many buyers recognized the 1979 convertible as the end of
the classic Beetle era in America, some cars were purchased as
collectibles from the beginning. Special trims and color
combinations, including late-1970s editions such as Triple White,
Champagne Edition, and Epilogue-style cars, helped reinforce that
collectible image. Today, condition, originality, mileage, rust,
documentation, and correct late-model details are major factors in
the value of a 1979 Super Beetle Convertible.
Our 1979 VW Super Beetle Convertible represents the closing moment
of a beloved automotive era. It combined the charm of the original
Beetle with the refinements of the later Super Beetle platform and
the desirability of a factory-backed convertible. For collectors
and enthusiasts, it remains one of the most recognizable and
sought-after late air-cooled Volkswagens.
Be the proud new owner of this fun bright Yellow VW Super
Beetle!
We welcome all appraisals and inspections!
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