1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Base, only 56K original miles

Only 56000 original miles!Mostly factory original!Not just rebuilt with OEM parts, ut still original from the factory in Wolfsberg, ermany!Car has NOT been restored -- Excellent candidate if you choose to do so!

• Original Engine and Transmission, n excellent condition. Never rebuilt!
• All original paint (car is NOT repainted anywhere)
• Original owner's manual and keys
• All lock cylinders are original, till using the original key!
• Drives excellent, nd straight
• ZERO body rust
• ALL original body parts (doors, ood, eck lid, umpers, hrome, rim)
• ALL original glass, NCLUDING the windshield, ear-view mirror and quarter-panels
• Padded dash is in perfect condition, O cracks anywhere
• Engine runs like new, ith fully functioning choke and original carburetor (34PICT-3) and original points ignition.
• All cooling tin is intact, long with the thermostat / cooling flaps.
• Engine always starts immediately (cold or hot) and drives strong.
• Original heating system intact and working perfectly (gets HOT!) with HEAT/DEF and TEMP levers
• Fresh air fan (2-speed) works great, long with all control knobs (defroster/dash vents)
• Speedometer / Odometer is original, orking perfectly. All gauges and lights (ALT, IL) intact and functioning
• Transmission shifts perfectly and quietly, ynchronizes all gears and does not pop out of 4th or reverse.
• Original gas cap (newly replaced gasket).
• Fuel tank interior was inspected and found to be completely free of rust. No rust at all found under the tank, ither.
• Trunk release and hatch in excellent working condition, nd perfectly aligned.
• All original interior upholstery, eadliner and carpeting
• All lights (dash, nterior, eadlights, ignals, everse lights, rake lights) work perfectly
• Windshield washer system intact, orking (takes pressure from spare tire)
• ORIGINAL spare tire is intact (German FULDA brand), nd still holds pressure!
• Original wheels and hubcaps
• Era-correct license plate, ith original 1974 WA state tabs (depicting the 1974 World Expo in Spokane, he same city & time where the car was originally sold!)
• Strong electrical system, ith new battery. (includes the protective positive cap) Alternator puts out 14.6v. All lighting is nice and bright (the headlights are impressive at night!)
• The horn works!
• Fuel filter is directly under the fuel tank (a MUST to prevent fires), and all other fuel lines have been replaced with stock fabric braided hosts.
• Clutch is in great condition, oes not slip.

As expected for a 41 year old original and UN-restored car, here are some items to be aware of:

• The glove compartment lock froze up (mechanically), nd had to be drilled. The door is removed from the hinges temporarily.
• The rear bench upholstery is distressed, ee in picture.
• The windshield has a crack in the top center, ehind the rear view mirror, ut not visible from the drivers seat
• It seems a previous owner installed a CB radio system, nd put the antenna on the roof. The small "stub" from the antenna is still there.
• Rear window defroster doesn't work. I replaced the relay and confirmed proper wiring, ut the wires in the glass are broken.
• The paint is rubbed off on a tiny portion of the hood, ee in picture.
• Some small scratches and minor dings in the paint
• A little bit of cosmetic rust inside the bumper

A few modifications were made to the engine, o improve durability:

• Oil filter system installed, eturning oil to the oil cooler relief plug. This increases oil capacity (2.5q > 3.5q) and greatly prolongs engine life.
• New oil pump (installed with the oil filter kit).
• spring-loaded aluminum pushrod tubes (to fix leaky tubes).
• Aluminum pulley with timing marks.
• The only other work performed was removing the heads to repair a broken stud for the exhaust system, o a new OEM muffler could be installed.

I kept all of the parts (except old pushrod tubes) and they will be included, o you can easily return the engine to OEM specs. No evidence of a previous wrecks or fender benders. All bumper mounts original and intact. (no wrinkling of metal in the trunk) Car has been stored indoors almost the entire time I've owned it (since 2008) This car was purchased originally in Spokane, A in 1974. To keep the car as original as possible, 've decided not to repair the car's few flaws but instead leave it in a "correct" state in case one wishes to perform a proper restoration. It really needs to be in the hands of a collector or someone who wants to do a full restoration. This car is posted on other sites so this ad may disappear without notice.