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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.

Vehicle Info

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

Exterior

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.

Interior

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".

Mechanical

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

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

Manufacturer

Driver FrontNankangNankangPassenger Front
Driver RearNankangNankangPassenger Rear

Size

Driver Front165/80165/80Passenger Front
Driver Rear165/80165/80Passenger Rear

Axle Count

Driver Front1515Passenger Front
Driver Rear1515Passenger Rear

Tire Condition

Driver FrontNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Front
Driver RearNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Rear

Wheel Condition

Driver FrontCurb Rash, Bent/DentedCurb RashPassenger Front
Driver RearCurb Rash, Bent/DentedCurb RashPassenger Rear

Tire Tread

Driver Front6/326/32Passenger Front
Driver Rear6/326/32Passenger Rear
Spare Tire
Spare tireYes

Tire Tread Explanation

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!

INSPECTED & PROTECTED | CPO

This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures

  • C2 Checkmark

    Transmission

  • C2 Checkmark

    Engine

  • C2 Checkmark

    Exhaust

  • C2 Checkmark

    HVAC

  • C2 Checkmark

    Suspension & Steering

  • C2 Checkmark

    Electrical System

  • C2 Checkmark

    Cooling System