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1974 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE

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$5,200

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1974 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE

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1974 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE

High Bidder:  Papadave1959

Highest Bid: $5,200 (USD)

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Location:

Prattville, Alabama 36067

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

1600cc 4-cyl

Transmission:

Manual

Odometer:

107 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1342559416

Carfax:

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $5,200 (USD)

High Bidder:  Papadave1959

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Location:

Prattville, Alabama 36067

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

1600cc 4-cyl

Transmission:

Odometer:

107 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

1342559416

Carfax:

Lot Number:

62356316

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Vehicle Story

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
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Comments & Questions

December 06, 2024
11:25 AM

BID: $5,200

December 06, 2024
09:10 AM

BID: $5,100

December 04, 2024
07:58 PM

BID: $5,000

December 04, 2024
06:30 PM

BID: $4,400

December 01, 2024
05:20 PM
Seller

@MaineMike – Thank you Walt. The reality is that you have rebuilt the engine and tranny. So mileage is not really a factor as you basically have a new engine and tranny in there. Great job with this vehicle Walt. Thanks. ...

Thanks for the compliments. The previous owners put A Lot of money into this car. I have simply driven it and kept it up. As you mentioned, with all the new stuff and rebuilds the total mileage is probably not too big of a deal. I own a dozen other cars. Everything from a factory Cobra to the VW to a LS 6SPD resto-mod and some very stock cruisers. I'm into condition as opposed to mileage.

December 01, 2024
04:14 PM

@WaltC – Hi Mike. There is no way to know for sure what actual mileage is. The odometer is exempt under federal law after 10 years. Obviously the car has had a bunch of work for it to present like this. As best I can tell, the heater sort of works. I live in Alabama so not a concern here. I spent student loan money on cars too. A BMW 1600. let me know if you need anything. ...

Thank you Walt. The reality is that you have rebuilt the engine and tranny. So mileage is not really a factor as you basically have a new engine and tranny in there. Great job with this vehicle Walt. Thanks.

December 01, 2024
03:39 PM
Seller

@MaineMike – Hello there, confirming that there is 107,000 miles on this beauty. And, a standard VW Super Beetle question; Does the heat work? This is just like my very first car back in 1981. Except it was all chrome where your trim is black. Mine had a sun roof that I bought on JC Whitney back in the day. It was even curved to match the roof contour. Man I have some great memories of that 1974 orange SB I had. I put three student loans into mine just to keep it running during college. :-) ...

Hi Mike. There is no way to know for sure what actual mileage is. The odometer is exempt under federal law after 10 years. Obviously the car has had a bunch of work for it to present like this. As best I can tell, the heater sort of works. I live in Alabama so not a concern here. I spent student loan money on cars too. A BMW 1600. let me know if you need anything.

December 01, 2024
02:37 PM

@WaltC – HI everybody. Ask lots of questions. I will answer and help you. ...

Hello there, confirming that there is 107,000 miles on this beauty. And, a standard VW Super Beetle question; Does the heat work? This is just like my very first car back in 1981. Except it was all chrome where your trim is black. Mine had a sun roof that I bought on JC Whitney back in the day. It was even curved to match the roof contour. Man I have some great memories of that 1974 orange SB I had. I put three student loans into mine just to keep it running during college. :-)

December 01, 2024
08:58 AM

BID: $4,000

November 30, 2024
09:47 AM
Seller

HI everybody. Ask lots of questions. I will answer and help you.

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