This 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible is a triple white example that is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four that is equipped with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes quarter vent windows, dual side-view mirrors, 15″ chrome steel wheels, fender stone guards, imitation wood dashboard trim, a VDO Quarz-Zeit clock, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. The seller’s spouse acquired the car from its original owner on BaT in September 2017. Now showing 35k miles, this 1303 convertible is now offered with manufacturer’s literature and a clean Washington State title in the current owner’s name.
The car is finished in Alpine White with a white convertible soft top and boot as well as dual side-view mirrors, fender stone guards, polished beltline trim, quarter vent windows, a Karmann body tag affixed to the right front quarter panel, and chrome impact bumpers with rub strips. There is a dent in the right door, the rear bumper trim is broken, and chipped paint is present on the hood and license plate housing.
Chrome 15″ steel wheels wear matching VW-stamped hubcaps and are mounted with mismatched 165-series tires. A spare wheel without a tire is housed in the front trunk. The car was factory equipped with a MacPherson strut and coil spring front suspension in place of the standard Beetle’s torsion bar setup. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners. Rust is visible on the wheels.
The front bucket seats and the rear bench are upholstered in Ermine leatherette and are joined by color-coordinated door panels, salt-and-pepper carpet, and a black rubber floor lining. Imitation wood trim adorns the dashboard, and additional interior elements include a VDO Quarz-Zeit analog clock, a lockable glove compartment, a two-speed fresh air blower fan, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo.
The four-spoke steering wheel features a Wolfsburg crest center cap and fronts a 100-mph VDO speedometer with an inset fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 35k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added under current ownership.
The air-cooled 1.6L flat-four was factory equipped with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and was rated at 48 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.