Tire
All four wheel/rims are showing miscellaneous curb rash on each tire more evident on wheel rim corners/edges.
Exterior
The windshield washer does not work, not Connected There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. There is a visible dent roughly 1" on the right front door. The vehicle repaint shows dust under the paint, some orange peel, and signs of poor prep. This is sub-par workmanship. Both sides of headlight chromes are rusty as well as the convertible roof bar. Both sides of rocker panel rubber moldings are cracked and the the right side has some bents, see pictures. The headlights are worn heavily with some crack on the left tail lights and some misalignment on the right side, see pictures. Both front and rear bumpers are showing multiple heavy scratches and areas being loose, see pictures. The right front window molding is heavily scratch, while the left front door molding has some dents. Also, the right rocker panel molding chrome is visibly bent. The convertible top shows wear and tear. The left front fender as well as the front door shows signs of being repaired poorly. The dash hood lock release is inoperable. All exterior chrome shows various rust, dents. Also, some chrome on the exterior also exhibit heavy scratch and bent on the right rocker panel chrome.
Interior
The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pictures with a small hole on the bottom part, see picture. The seats show moderate wear. The clock does not work. Both sides of front door inner panel is loose, see picture. The right rear panel trim is cracked. The rear defrost does not work. The left front floor mat is torn, see picture. The headliner shows miscellaneous smudge marks from normal use. The fuel gauge is inoperable beyond half a gallon. The inner trunk boards is torn for roughly 12".
Mechanical
The belt is loose and may require repair for preventive maintenance. The engine oil is dirty and should be changed. The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks. Radio is upgraded and in good working condition.
Road Test:
I was in the passenger seat while the seller drive the car. The vehicle accelerated, handled and braked well for its age. The transmission worked as designed. Please see below for pictures and more info. Refer to the detail section and photos for additional information.
Year | 1979 |
Make | Volkswagen |
Model | Super beetle |
Mileage | 64710 |
Transmission | Manual |
VIN Number | 1592037297 |
Stock Number | 7297 |
Interior | Leather |
Interior Color | Black |
Body Color | Red |
Engine | 4 Cylinder |
Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Wiper Blades | |
Windshield Washer | |
The windshield washer does not work, not Connected | |
Body Alignment | |
Scratches | |
There are minor misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. | |
Dings | |
Dents | |
There is a visible dent roughly 1" on the right front door. | |
Paint Condition | |
The vehicle repaint shows dust under the paint, some orange peel, and signs of poor prep. This is sub-par workmanship. | |
Rust | |
Both sides of headlight chromes are rusty as well as the convertible roof bar. | |
Exterior Lights | |
The headlights are worn heavily with some crack on the left tail lights and some misalignment on the right side, see pictures. | |
Door Mirrors | |
Bumpers | |
Both front and rear bumpers are showing multiple heavy scratches and areas being loose, see pictures. | |
Side Moldings | |
The right front window molding is heavily scratch, while the left front door molding has some dents. Also, the right rocker panel molding chrome is visibly bent. | |
Convertible Top | |
The convertible top shows wear and tear. | |
Frame Damage | |
Glass | |
Body Seals | |
Body Filler? | |
The left front fender as well as the front door shows signs of being repaired poorly. | |
Hood | |
The dash hood lock release is inoperable. | |
Doors | |
Floors | |
Rockers | |
Both sides of rocker panel rubber moldings are cracked and the the right side has some bents, see pictures. | |
Quarter Panels | |
Chrome | |
All exterior chrome shows various rust, dents. Also, some chrome on the exterior also exhibit heavy scratch and bent on the right rocker panel chrome. |
Steering Wheel | |
The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pictures with a small hole on the bottom part, see picture. | |
Horn | |
Seat Condition | The seats show moderate wear. |
Seat Belts | |
Clock | The clock does not work. |
Radio/Navigation | |
Inner Door Panels | |
Both sides of front door inner panel is loose, see picture. | |
Window Function | |
Center Console | |
Dash | |
Sun Visors | |
Dash Lights | |
Dash Gauges | |
The fuel gauge is inoperable beyond half a gallon. | |
Rear Defroster | |
The rear defrost does not work. | |
Carpet | |
Floor Mats | |
The left front floor mat is torn, see picture. | |
Cigarette Use | |
Unusual Odors | |
Cup Holders | |
Headliner | |
The headliner shows miscellaneous smudge marks from normal use. | |
Blower Motor | |
Interior Trim | |
The right rear panel trim is cracked. | |
Inner Trunk | |
The inner trunk boards is torn for roughly 12". |
Hoses | |
Engine Coolant | |
Coolant Leaks | |
Belts | |
The belt is loose and may require repair for preventive maintenance. | |
Engine Oil | |
The engine oil is dirty and should be changed. | |
Engine Fluid Leaks | |
The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks. | |
Transfer Case Leaks | |
Differential leaks | |
Muffler System | |
CV Joints and Axles | |
Shocks and bushings | |
Ball Joints and Tie Rods | |
Modifications | |
Radio is upgraded and in good working condition. |
Road Test | Yes |
Engine Performance | |
Transmission performance | |
Clutch Performance | |
Differential Performance | |
Transfer Case Performance | |
Wheel Bearing Performance | |
Braking Performance | |
Suspension Performance | |
Steering Performance | |
Engine Starting |
Driver Front | Nankang | Nankang | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Nankang | Nankang | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 165/80 | 165/80 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 165/80 | 165/80 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 15 | 15 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 15 | 15 | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | No Issues | No Issues | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | Curb Rash, Bent/Dented | Curb Rash | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | Curb Rash, Bent/Dented | Curb Rash | Passenger Rear |
Driver Front | 6/32 | 6/32 | Passenger Front |
Driver Rear | 6/32 | 6/32 | Passenger Rear |
Spare tire | Yes |
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10/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(standard)
8/32 or more
Tires have plenty of tread!
(low profile)
5/32 to 7/32
Tires will need replacement soon!
4/32 or less
Tires need replacement!
This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures
Transmission
Engine
Exhaust
HVAC
Suspension & Steering
Electrical System
Cooling System