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Joseph's 1979 Super Beetle

Karmann Super Beetle convertible built November 1979 with 104,900 miles. Unrestored. Lovingly maintained and repaired as needed. Original engine, owners manual, top boot. Replacement front apron (unlouvered), spare tire well and 1 ½ floor pans. Repainted a shade close to original Mars Red. Undercoated. Newly installed: vinyl convertible top, some window rubber, floor mats, trunk liner, brakes, German master cylinder, struts, front suspension components, shift rod bushing, oil cooler seals and engine oil seal by tranny, new (not rebuilt) Bosch alternator, cold start valve, gearshift lock, fuel filler locking cap, flexible heater-box-to-body ducts. Two sets of keys. AM/FM stereo cassette w/door speakers. Bentley manual. Won trophies in 2003 VW and non-VW shows