1976 Volkswagen Beetle
Rare Triple White Special Edition
One Owner Since New - Never Left California - NO Rust
An Exceptionally Well Maintained True Northern California "Survivor"
Needs Nothing to Drive Anywhere and Fully Enjoy
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NOTE: Our listings are rather lengthy. They not only describe this particular car but also some history of the make/model, onsiderations in buying a classic car and facts about our firm. However, e continually hear from out-of-state / out-of- country buyers (many of our clients) that they prefer the level of detail that we provide. However, f you are not prepared to read the full listing, lease scan the DETAILS below along with viewing the PHOTOGRAPHS at the bottom. If you'd prefer, lease call us at 925-846-1451 and we'll gladly discuss the VW and answer any questions over the telephone, ncluding our "Buy it Now" policy. Yes, he VW can be purchased prior to the end of the eBay auction.
PHOTOGRAPHS
PLEASE NOTE: EACH TIME WE LIST A VEHICLE ON eBay WE RECEIVE COMMENTS THAT THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OF THE INTERIOR, NGINE, NDERCARRIAGE, TC. OF THE CAR. THERE ARE CLOSE TO 100 PHOTOS OF ALL AREAS OF THIS VW, UT WHEN YOU REACH WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE LAST PHOTO, OU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN ON eBay TO VIEW THE REMAINING PHOTOS. IF YOU ARE STILL UNABLE TO SEE THEM, LEASE CALL US AT 925-846-1451 AND WE WILL PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK. NOTE: IT IS A VIOLATION OF eBay POLICY FOR US TO LIST THE URL ON THE eBay LISTING. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF ANY PART OF THE VW. ALL OF OUR PHOTOS ARE TAKEN IN NATURAL LIGHT AND WE DO NOT "PHOTO-SHOP" OR TOUCH-UP THE PHOTOS IN ANY WAY.
INTRODUCTION
This car is offered at a realistic price and, nlike bidding on cars in an auction environment, ou will have the benefit of extensive information and history on the car prior to making a buying decision. Equally as important is the fact that Classic Cars Ltd. has been in business for 21+ years and enjoys an excellent national / international relationship with over 850 positive eBay feedback responses.
Please keep in mind that we will gladly...
1. Answer any questions over the telephone and take the time to guide prospective customers through the buying process (925-846-1451).
2. Assist with locating a quality, uitable transporter at very competitive prices.
3. Provide proof that we are licensed, onded (for the financial transaction), ully insured, nd operate from an established showroom environment.
4. Provide feedback from previous buyers, nd specific references for vehicle purchases in your area (we also ask that you view our detailed eBay feedback by clicking on the number to the right of the eBay user name)
5. Offer additional information including specific photographs or clarification of any part of our description of the vehicle
Thank you again, lease let me know if I can be of assistance.
Happy "eBaying"!
Paul R. Wankle, res.
Classic Cars Ltd.
Pleasanton, A
925-846-1451
DETAILS-THIS PARTICULAR 1976 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
This 1976 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is quite possibly one of the nicest remaining examples of a basically unrestored, urviving "driver" available in the market today. It looks great, rives as new, nd is extremely solid and original. It has been carefully maintained over the past 39 years by its owner who purchased the car new in 1976.
The VW "Beetle" wears the originally issued California blue license plates "251 PSK" and carries VIN # 1562108804. The odometer currently reads 891 miles. The mileage, s reported by the car's one owner, includes the fact that the odometer failed at 90,xxx miles (a common VW "reality") and currently reads 891. So, hile the exact mileage is not absolutely certain, t is clear that the VW has fewer than 100,000 original, ne owner miles. The car was termed a "Special Edition" in 1976 with a triple white color scheme (white paint, op and interior). This limited edition of virtually the same model vehicle became known as the "Champagne Edition" in 1977.
HISTORY
The car was manufactured in March 1976 and delivered to the USA as a new vehicle. Subsequently, old to its current and only owner, Northern California gentleman who is now 92 years young. It has spent its entire life in California as evidenced by the lack of rust through, ot, r inclement weather "patina".
MECHANICAL
- 1585 cc flat 4 cylinder fuel injected engine; 48 hp/73 lb-ft torque
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Excellent Michelin XZX 165SR15 tires w/ 9/32" remaining tread
SAFETY
- Black 3-point front seat belts
- Black 2-point rear seat belts
- Padded dash & steering wheel
- 5mph bumpers
EXTERIOR
- Very nice white paint; 95+% original
- Typical high quality German fit of body panels with no reported panel replacement
- Both doors and both front and rear compartments open and close smartly
- Very solid door bottoms and rocker panels
- Very nice white vinyl convertible top; tight fitting w/ glass rear window and electric Defogger
- Excellent front and rear bumpers w/ narrow black rubber protection strip
- Excellent original glass all around with replacement windshield
- All 4 windows crank easily; both wind wings open nicely
- Twin outside side view mirrors
- Factory left front radio antenna
- Authentic "Karmann" badge ("Coach Builder")
- Engine compartment door carries the original "Fuel Injection" sticker
INTERIOR
- Excellent white seats; driver & passenger seats have been redone in factory quality material
- Factory head rests for both front seats (removable for improved visibility)
- Factory original, xcellent convertible top, omplete with glass, window is free from any damage and in amazing condition for a 38 year old VW
- Excellent original white convertible top headliner
- White sun visors with characteristic minimal loss of solidity
- Excellent white door panels w/ factory storage pockets
- Original but very nice weatherstrip on doors
- Excellent black rubber floor coverings w/ nice gray carpet around edges
- Nice black carpet floor mats front & rear
- Excellent, o-crack black padded dash
- Nice, actory original black steering wheel
- Nice gray carpet in rear package shelf
- Original dealer added Blaupunkt AM/FM radio (turns on but stations do not come in clearly)
COSMETIC CONDITION
The triple white color combination shows as well as any VW of this vintage that we have had the pleasure of owning or representing. The original white paint is high gloss a with minimal chips consistent with a vehicle of this vintage. There are no dents, ings or scratches. The very lowest part of the front valence panel shows the characteristic road rash that is not visible unless you lean down and look under the front of the VW. Extremely light "patina" shows on the minor chips but, to maintain the car's originality the owner has not elected to repaint this portion of the lower front of the Beetle. Based on this being a minimal and almost unnoticeable imperfection, e agree with his strategy. If the new owner elects to address this issue, he cost would be nominal and the color match would not be problematic based on the location of the chips. The car certainly is not in need of a repaint. Both bumpers are excellent with nice chrome and no dents.
The VW has clean straight lines and excellent original body gaps in typical German fashion. All of the original body panels remain in tact and there is no history of accident damage. The owner reported one small scratch on a fender that required re-painting of a fender but the workmanship is of such high quality that we are unable to determine which fender was repaired/repainted.
The original white vinyl convertible top is tight, ree of flaws and, frankly, s good as it gets for a car of this year and even much newer! The inside top "headliner" is similarly nice, ith some typical "drooping" on the edges when the top is up. All of the white seats are excellent as are the white door panels. Nice black floor mats cover the very good black rubber floors at all 4 positions. The black padded dash is crack-free.
The engine compartment is very tidy, lthough not detailed. It is not excessively dirty / oily and reflects excellent care over the years. The underside of the rear deck-lid is perfectly clean and free from grease or an accumulation of exhaust or dirt.
The front compartment has nice black floor mats and is in excellent shape; considerably better than VW's that we have seen over the years. A car cover is included with the sale. The underside of the car is solid, ree from excessive fluids and does not show signs of rust through, amage or an unusual accumulation of fluids. The suspension appears to be totally damage free and the car retains its original components, ngine parts and other factory bits. Unlike so many VW's the car remains totally free from modifications and is 100% stock.
DRIVABILITY
The VW starts immediately and has provided totally reliable occasional use over the course of over 38 years! As the owner got up in years, he car was used less and less but his mature son took over the responsibility of maintaining the car and ensuring that it was running at all times. The VW has never been stored for prolonged periods of time.
The later VW's are a pleasure to drive and have additional power over the early Beetles. The independent inspection on the VW revealed no issues with the engine, ransmission or major systems (brakes, suspension, ear transaxle, lectrical system, tc. In fact the mechanic indicated that virtually all of the components to be in excellent condition and commented about the excellent care that the car has received over the years by its one owner. The VW can, f course, e driven well in excess of any posted highway speed with no problem. It does not leak significant fluids, moke and sounds very healthy. The engine is clean but not over detailed reflecting regular maintenance and the typical patina of a VW of this vintage. There is no noise in the drive-line and the clutch engages smoothly and properly.
The Beetle steers straight, tops straight and has excellent brakes as a result of the stock front wheel disc brakes. The underside of the car is clean and free from damage, ust and any signs of previous repair of accidents. We encourage a review of the photos as the old adage "A photo is worth a thousand words" clearly applies in this instance! All of the electrical components are functional and the car passed California's strict safety inspection for lights, urn signals, ipers, within the previous week. The car is licensed and registered in California and, f course, as a free and clear title.
OTHER
- Passed the California required safety inspection for working wipers, turn signals, ights, rakes, tc.
- Original owner's manual in glovebox
- Original convertible top boot cover
- Gray indoor type car cover
- Full size spare tire w/ jack in front compartment
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 1976 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- Length 164.8"
- Wheelbase 94.5"
- Width 62.4"
- Height 59.1"
- Ground clearance 5.9"
- Turning circle 34.4'
- Weight 1979 lb.
- Engine 1585 cc flat 4 cylinder, uel injected, 8 hp / 73 lb-ft. torque
- 4 speed manual transmission
- Fuel capacity 11.5 gal
- Top speed 85 mph
HISTORY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
The Volkswagen Beetle, fficially the Volkswagen Type 1, r informally in the US the Volkswagen Bug, s a two-door, our passenger, rear-engined economy car manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003. Volkswagen means literally, "people's car" in German.
The need for this kind of car and its functional objectives were formulated by Adolf Hitler, ho desired a simple car to be mass-produced for the new German road network. He contracted Porsche in 1934 to design and build it to his exacting standards. Ferdinand Porsche and his team took until 1938 to finalize it, lthough the design was based entirely on the work of Béla Barényi, ho completed the design in 1925. This is one of the first rear-engined cars. With over 21 million manufactured in an air-cooled, ear-engined, ear-wheel drive configuration, he Beetle is the longest-running and most-manufactured car of a single design platform worldwide.
PURCHASING A COLLECTOR VEHICLE - THINGS TO CONSIDER
As always, e recommend that you carefully review the seller's background for any collector car being sold over the Internet. It is important to ask yourself a number of questions including, ut not limited to:
- How long have they been in business?
- How much experience do they have with collector cars?
- How many positive collector car vehicle sales have they completed (positive eBay feedback)?
- How detailed/complete is the description of the vehicle?
- Do the photos show details of the interior, xterior, op, hrome, etc. or are they simply "glamour shots" taken from a distance?
- Does the seller have a Surety Bond to protect the financial transaction?
- What about insurance, icensing by the state, nd a local business license?
- Does the seller (if a business) have any DMV (Motor Vehicle) complaints and/or other history of legal action, rievances?
- Does the seller enjoy a favorable local and national/international reputation?
- Can the seller assist with funding sources, ransport and out of state/country sales?
ABOUT CLASSIC CARS LTD.
- Classic Cars Ltd. has been in the same, mall, alifornia town for over 21 years. We operate a small "brick & mortar", ndoor showroom, and specialize in the sale, onsignment, nd purchase of sports, igh performance and specialty vehicles of all types. We have a particular interest in sports cars and unique vehicles.
- The majority of our vehicles come from local, rivate owners and collectors, nd many were sold new in California. We appreciate that rust free cars, ith excellent documentation and history are especially attractive to our buyers both locally, nd around the country. As a result, e do not purchase our collectible cars from "distressed" sales, such as wholesale auctions, alvage sales, r lien sales. We do not sell vehicles with salvage titles, r those that have a history of significant accident damage or repair.
We have sold hundreds of unique, lassic and collectible vehicles and regularly deal with buyers that have not had the experience of purchasing a large (both physically and monetarily) item on eBay, r through an Internet source. Our eBay feedback is 100% positive on all vehicle sales from customers around the globe and is a reflection of our commitment to accurate, omplete, nd thorough vehicle descriptions.
- We have been shipping vehicles for years and have established excellent contacts that are not only high quality but very price competitive. We do not use brokers, erminal shipping or other discount methods. Call us or email for a quote directly to your home or office. We are often able to obtain quality enclosed transportation (the kind of travel this car deserves) for the cost of open shipping.
- Please review our feedback on eBay (user name Never22Many) representing over 850 positive transactions to buyers all over the United States / World.
- We are fully insured, onded, nd licensed for collector car sales all over the United States/World.
- Classic Cars Ltd. carries a $50,000 Surety bond to cover financial transactions
- We frequently sell vehicles to out of State / out of country buyers, and will be glad to provide references for buyers in your area.
MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL INFORMATION
- As with virtually all collector/specialty vehicles, e find that parts and resources are readily available for this (and most every vehicle), thanks in large part to the Internet.
- In addition to the purchase price of the vehicle, alifornia buyers will be subject
to sales tax, documentation fee, MV transfer fees and license/registration. Out-of-state buyers will be responsible for the purchase price of the vehicle and any local taxes/fees will be the purchaser's responsibility to pay in their respective state. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the vehicle is delivered or driven in California and driven on California roads, ales-tax, icense/registration and transfer fees will be assessed per California law.
- While we encourage telephone calls to discuss this vehicle in greater detail we will not respond to inquiries asking "What is the reserve". Also, f you would prefer that we call you to answer any questions about the vehicle; shipping alternatives, tc. please e-mail us with your telephone number and will gladly get back in touch with you.
- We encourage inspections of this VW by serious, ualified individuals or professional inspectors. Please call at 925-846-1451 to arrange a convenient time.
- As with any collectible vehicle of this vintage we are unable to provide a warranty or guarantee of condition. However, e make every effort to accurately represent our vehicles, nd highlight both positive items as well as areas that require attention. We ask that prospective buyers consider our eBay history/feedback, tanding in the community, length of time in business, nd other factors when purchasing a collectible vehicle from Classic Cars Ltd.
- Minor cosmetic issues/flaws may be present on every vehicle (regardless of cost) including small chips, icks, cratches, tc. that can be seen on even the best restoration, r even a relatively new, sed "pre-owned" vehicle. Also, wnership of a collectible / specialty vehicle is more enjoyable if the owner is familiar with the "realities" of these unique cars. Unlike more modern day vehicles, hese cars require regular, ngoing care/maintenance and some mechanical knowledge, patience, nd understanding can make the experience considerably more pleasant. That said, ollector / "specialty" car owners will tell you (emphatically) that they love their cars and wouldn't trade them for anything!!
- The information contained in this description is believed to be accurate but, n some instances, as been provided by the car's owner / owners or outside sources. As a result, e are unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information. We encourage verification of "numbers" and significant data prior to the purchase of any collector vehicle that you are considering.
Thank you,
Classic Cars Ltd.
925-846-1451
Specifications:
Body Type / Style:Convertible Exterior Color:White Interior Color:White Engine:4 Cylinder Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Mileage:891 Drive:Rear Doors:2
Equipment:
12 Volt
3-Point Seat Belts
Blaupunkt Dealer Add AM/FM
California Lic & Reg
Dual Side Mirrors
Factory Bucket Seats
Factory Padded Dash
Functional Horn
Heater / Defroster
Limited Edition "Triple White"
Limited Edition "Triple White"
Local California "Survivor"
Matching Numbers Transmission
New Interior (seats)
No Rust CA. Body
One Owner
Original "Blue Plate" CA Car
Passed Strict CA. Smog
Runs / Drives Very Well
SEE DESCRIPTION.....

Terms & Conditions

• Buyers outside of California will be responsible for a $195.00 fee for processing/administration. The charge will apply if the vehicle is purchased through ebay or before or after the auction, directly through Classic Cars Ltd.
  
• The vehicle is listed for sale elsewhere. We reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. We will be glad to discuss details of a "pre-auction" purchase (925) 846 1451.
  
• Inspections of vehicles are encouraged but (by appointment only) must be completed within 24 hours of the end of the auction.
  
• Out of state buyers are responsible for the high bid and any shipping costs. California buyers are subject to the appropriate sales tax, MV transfer, nd fees associated with the purchase of any used vehicle sale in the state of California.
  
• To avoid shipping the title with the car to our out of state buyers, e mail the title via Priority Mail.
  
• While shipping and transportation costs (if appropriate) are the responsibility of the winning bidder, e can assist with locating a suitable transporter. We regularly ship cars all over the USA/World, nd can often times locate very competitive rates for transporting vehicles door to door, o a local terminal, nclosed, pen, etc. Please call us for specific information/rates to your location.
  
• We meet some great people and fellow enthusiasts, and only rarely do we have problems with non-paying bidders. Please be certain that you are prepared to buy the car if you bid, r call us at 925-846-1451 before the end of the auction if we can answer any questions. If you have a "sunglass" rating or fewer than 10 feedback ratings on eBay, lease call us before you bid so that we can discuss the bidding process, tc. If we do not hear from you, e reserve the right to delete your bid.
  

Thank You & Happy Bidding
Classic Cars Ltd.

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