Classic Gold Sunbug Convertible, Exceptionally Rare, Award Winner, Single Family

For sale is our Limited Edition 1974 Volkswagen Sun Bug Convertible. We have been told that only three hundred of these gold convertibles were imported making it one of the rarest and most collectible of all Volkswagens.

The seller has owned this Sun Bug for nearly 40 years. The stated and indicated mileage is not actual mileage as odometer was replaced.

This vehicle won a coveted Celebrity Choice Award at the Mid America Funfest for Air-Cooled VW. This is a premiere gathering of VWs in the United States and is held at Mid America's facility in Effingham, llinois and attended by hundreds of VW owners. Mid America Motorworks was the source of many of our restoration parts. It recently won the Most Unique Award at a local car show.

The most common Sun Bugs were made with a hardtop with sunroof. All were painted gold with clear coat. Other than the gold color, hey also had distinguishing parts such as Sun Bug logo on rear, nique gearshift knob, enter console, nd leather-looking seats and door panels. While the owner has gone to considerable effort to maintain an original exterior of this Sun Bug, he interior has undergone complete restoration.

Volkswagen used two colors of paint for Sun Bug. Hellas Beige (L98C-W4) was the first color, ut the production line was changed to Harvest Gold Metallic (L99B). When we got the car the earlier color was marked inside the front bonnet and that was the color used to repaint it.

The engine was professionally rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago. At that time the clutch and its associated parts were also replaced. The engine and engine compartment area remain mostly stock.

A new canvas top and headliner was replaced, owever, t was left under a car cover for too long causing several mildew spots on the canvas top. The headliner looks new.

New upholstery was professionally installed but seat belts have caused wear on the decorative ribbing. Fabric was placed on the seats rather than vinyl to make them more comfortable and that may also be considered a no-no by perfectionist restorers.

All glass and mirrors in the vehicle are good.

Restoration/preventative maintenance over the years has resulted in replacement of many parts too numerous to list here. We installed new fenders with new welting, onnet seals, unning boards, nd "chrome" trim. We installed new windshield with gasket, ailpipes, adio antenna, ront and rear plastic light lens. Note the windshield gasket isn't exactly like the original equipment lacking the "chrome" trim.

Rims were repainted using Dupli-Color High Performance Wheel Coating. It matches the original color very well. New radial tires with the appropriate ¾-inch whitewall are installed (see advertising photo).

NADA Classic Cars Volkswagen Super Beetle 2-Door Convertible lists (at time of this listing) high retail at $25,300. We believe the condition of this vehicle warrants the listing price.

You are welcome to come view and drive the vehicle prior to purchase. Note that the vehicle has a manual transmission. Questions will be answered promptly.

The vehicle is kept garaged but is 40 years old and has expected age-related minor flaws, ll of which are not listed here.

The Sun Bug design is extremely reliable. The Sun Bug has a 4-speed manual transmission, o power anything. It starts quickly and runs like a Beetle should. It requires a bit of attention in maintenance and care such as an occasional brake adjustment, il change, tc.

Please, nly bid on the Sun Bug if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available. Winner must contact seller within 24 hours after close of auction and place a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to PayPal within 48 hours. Full payment in cash at time of pickup is preferred. Full payment, f not cash, ust clear my local bank before the title and vehicle will be released. Balance of payment is due within 7 days of the end of the auction and I cannot assist in financing. Buyer is responsible for all taxes, icense, itle, nsurance, nd transportation costs.

Title transfer will occur at my local bank where the buyer will be given a notarized copy of a bill of sale.

North Carolina title is free and clear and in my name.

My license plates will be removed from the vehicle at time of sale.