1973 VOLKSWAGEN SUPER BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle is powered by a air-cooled 1.6L flat-four mated to a transaxle-mounted four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Olympic Blue with white convertible top over a white vinyl interior, this convertible is now offered by the selling dealer with the original owner's manual and clear title.

Highlights

• One family owned
• Garage kept 
• Multitude of new parts installed 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Oklahoma 

EXTERIOR

• Olympic Blue paint 
• White convertible top
• Dual chrome side mirrors  
• Chrome bumpers

Updates

• New paint and convertible top 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch steel wheels
  • VW hubcaps 
• 185/70 Coker Classic whitewall tires 

Updates

• New tires 

INTERIOR

• White vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats 
• Floor-mounted manual shifter 
• Aftermarket stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

Updates

• New interior 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 100-mph speedometer
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 78,838 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 1.6L flat-four
  • 12-volt
  • Multi-port fuel injection 

Transmission

• Transaxle-mounted four-speed manual 

Service History Highlights 

• New
  • Carburetor
  • Battery

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Four-wheel independent suspension 
• Drum brakes
• Dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Ripples seen in sidestep rubber
• Minor paint imperfections as shown in photos 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original owner's manual