1974 Volkswagen Beetle - classic vw - manual transmission - orange

1974 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Beetle

Up for sale is a 1974 Orange VW Beetle that I have owned for the last three years. I purchased the car online from California in March of 2020, with the plan to restore it. I have completed much of the restoration, but lately have lost interest before completion of the project. The Beetle is mechanically sound, and almost completely rust free. The Beetle can be driven as is, or the restoration completed. Included with the sale, among other parts, is an off-white headliner and a new set of window seals.
The following video provides a detailed look at this Beetle.

https://youtu.be/I_ua_xiqknE

The Good
- Daily driver - currently registered in Connecticut
- Keep in garage throughout the year
- Starts easily
- Excellent Running
- Mechanically sound
- Factory rebuilt engine with 7,000 miles (Installed in Beetle in 2020)
- Added voltage, oil pressure, and oil temperature gauges (2020)
- Restored steering wheel (2022)
- Removed surface rust from floors before installing padding with new charcoal carpeting(2020)
- New panels for doors and panels sides in rear seat (2020)
- New transmission drive shaft seals (2023)
- New shift coupler and bushing (2020)
- Added electric windshield pump with tank (2020)
- New floor mats(2021).
- Restored speedometer - cleaned and regreased, new glass, new chrome ring, and new cable (2022)
- Added after market roof rack(2022)
- Added after market luggage rack(2022)
- Entire interior floor area was sanded (for surface rust), then sprayed with rust converter and then painted. (photo provided) (2020)
- Tires are in very good shape - thousands of more miles (seemed fairly new when I bought car in 2020)
- Windshield and rear side window seals are in very good shape.
- Flexible brake lines to each wheel are relatively new
- New emergency flasher switch (2021)
- Repaired rust behind vent on drivers side. Rust cut out, 3 small patches welded in, finished with body filler, rust treatment, and close match of orange paint. (2023)
-Replaced front brake shoes and repacked front wheel bearings (2023)
The Bad
- Although most of the paint is original there are some very tiny dents, quarter size or smaller and two large areas painted with noticeable different shade of orange (below passenger rear window, and behind intake vent on driver's side
- Passenger side rear fender is not original- paint is fading.
- Foam dash, although fairly new, has some visible defects.
- Metal dash was cut (previous owner) to add after market stereo and speakers.
- Missing cables from center control handle to front floor heater vents - I added handles to control vents directly
Additional parts included: (photo provided)
- New off white headliner
- Original foam dashboard from car - pretty good condition - could be restored
- Set of Window seals: Windshield, both side windows, and rear window.
- Six white replacement rear plastic interior vent covers
- Small box with other assorted parts.
Feel free to contact me with questions, additional photos, etc...

I am happy to assist with any out of town shipping.
Note: The Beetle does not have a title. Connecticut does not title vehicles older than 20 years. My current registration and this letter (https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/-/media/DMV/titleletterpdf.pdf) provide proof of ownership.

Good Luck Bidding!

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Beetle - Classic
• Type: Coupe
• Trim: Beetle
• Year: 1974
• Mileage: 41000
• VIN: 1142604100
• Color: Orange
• Engine size: 1500 cc - Rebuilt - 7,000 miles
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Vehicle Title: Clean
Want to buy? Contact seller!