1974 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE

OVERVIEW

This restored 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle is powered by a rear-mounted 1600cc air-cooled four-cylinder mated to a four-speed fully-synchronized manual transmission. Finished in Bright Orange over a Slate Gray cloth interior, this bug is now offered by the owner with a clear title.

Highlights

• Received extensive body-on restoration in 2019
• Rebuilt engine, transmission, and clutch
• Factory AM/FM radio

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Prattville, AL

EXTERIOR

• Bright Orange paint
• Black accessories and trim
• Chrome driver-side mirror
• Black bumpers

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 15-inch black wheels 
• 165/80 radial tires 

Updates

• New tires 

INTERIOR

• Slate Gray cloth upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Factory AM/FM stereo
• Floor-mounted manual shifter

Updates

• New upholstery, carpet, and headliner
• Trunk includes new liner and carpet
• Dash custom-stitched to match exterior

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 6,797 miles
  • True mileage unknown 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 1600cc four-cylinder
  • 46 horsepower at 4,000 rpm
  • 71 lb-ft of  torque at 2,800 rpm
  • 7.3:1 compression ratio
  • Single downdraft carburetor 
    • Automatic choke

Transmission

• Four-speed fully-synchronized manual

Service History Highlights

• Engine, transmission, and clutch rebuilt
• New
  • Alternator
  • Fuel pump
  • Starter 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Independent front and rear suspension
  • McPherson strut front suspension
  • Torsion bars, trailing and diagonal arms on rear
• Four-wheel drum brakes

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle is said to be free from any substantial imperfections