Vehicle Description
After nearly three decades in the United States, and even longer in
Europe, the "people's car", the Volkswagen Beetle, reached the end
of its remarkable history in 1979. The creator of the entire
compact car movement, and an icon of culture - both mainstream and
counter - the Volkswagen's evolution mirrored the massive changes
in the American auto industry as it went from basic transportation
in its original 1100 cc split rear window 24 horsepower 1946 form
through various upgraded trim levels and higher output engines
peaking at 65hp in the late 1960s. 1971 even brought a name change
as VW's product line expanded and the Beetle nickname became the
model's formal title.
The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle offered here was sold new in May of 1978
at Tom Sullivan VW in Southfield Michigan. The Beetle changed hands
at some point and has belonged to the current owner for over 20
years where it was used only in good weather and for sunny summer
day cruises. It is dressed in copper paint that shows well over a
white vinyl interior that represents well. The chrome remains in
great shape and shimmers in the sun. The car comes with the owner's
manual and maintenance book, and car cover. This Beetle just
received a new fuel pump and runs and drives well.
A Beetle convertible is one of few cars that will always bring a
smile to onlookers' faces. VW invested millions to re-create the
Beetle mystique in the New Beetle, but there's no substitute for
the original, particularly when it is as original as this 1978
Beetle convertible.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
