1970 VW Beetle Sedan For Sale
SOLD!
This 1970 Beetle is a really nice car!
The owner of it has given it MASSIVE attention and effort and it shows in the outcome here.
Here is what he wrote about the car.
History:
I purchased this 1970 VW Bug about two years ago from the second owner, who only bought it to resale and make some money.
He purchased it from the original owner, a woman in her eighties from Santa Barbra (original CA car).
The car had the original paint, interior and drive train. The paint was thin and the driver seat was worn.
Aside from that, the car was in amazing condition, with 102,000 miles (106,000+).
The car was garage kept (still is), and according to man I bought it from, the lady’s grandson drove the car once a week to keep it alive.
I planned to drive as it was, but I went crazy (as usual) and restored it to a condition I could be proud of.
I drive it to work 2-3 times per week and my longest trip was to San Diego.
When I drive it to work, it is parked in a covered stall. I would drive it anywhere.
I am restoring a 52 Split Rag and purchasing a Split Bus.
I need money and room (four Bugs) to finish the project, so this sweetie has to go.
I have all the receipts for the work on this car
Since I did almost all the work, I can answer any questions.
I am sure I forgot to list some of the things I did. If you need any more information, please let me know.
Body:
The car had a two stage paint job about two (2) years ago ($3,000). The only body work was a few parking lot dings.
It has never been in a collision and both front and rear aprons are perfect.
The entire car was taken to the bare metal (by a dual action sander and sand paper), primed and blocked twice, then painted.
After being painted, it was color sanded and polished. The paint is show quality, with no orange peel.
There is one tiny dent on the lower (bottom), trailing edge of the left rear fender.
You have to look for it to see it (see photo).
The underside of the car has the original undercoat and it was recently painted semi-gloss black as well as all inner fenders.
I love the blue California plates and the VERY stock appearance to this car.
Underside looks amazing.
So solid!
So clean!!
Like new...very well done.
Excellent headliner install.
Super clean and straight and original in the spare tire well.
Nice original jack in the holder.
Here is the one little ding the owner mentioned in his text about the body.
Original owners manual
Clean in the door jams
Nice
Engine:
Original engine was recently removed to get the transaxle out (for rebuild).
Most engine seals were replaced, as well as the front crank seal.
All sheet metal was painted and the new sheet metal screws were installed.
It was a Pertonics distributor, header and quiet muffler (jet coated) and billet oil drain plate.
The engine runs awesome and does not drip a drop of oil.
All new KYB gas shocks. All four brake flex lines and master cylinder were replaced.
The brakes work great and there is plenty of material left on the brake shoes.
Transaxle:
Rancho rebuilt the original transaxle and it has less than 300 miles.
The shifter bushing was replaced as well as the rear coupler.
The inner CV joints were repacked while the transaxle was out.
Trim:
The original bumpers were re-chromed by Orange County Plating ($650) and are beautiful.
The bumper brackets were powder coated as well as the engine compartment water deflector.
The original bumper guards were showing their age, so I located an original set of NOS ones which were installed.
The side and hood moldings are all new stainless steel Wolfsburg West (WW) units.
The hood handle is NOS VW. The chrome on the door handles, front turn signal tops and rear locking engine lid is good.
Every rubber seal was replaced with WW units.
The wiper arms are NOS VW and the runner boards are new from WW.
The car does have rear pop-out rear side windows.
Wheels:
The original wheels were sanded and painted silver on the outside and black on the inside.
The hub caps are also NOS VW and are perfect. The radial tires have about 3,000 miles on them.
The original spare tire is still mounted and its wheel was also repainted.
Interior:
The interior is pristine and features original door and rear panels, carpet and hump and rubber mats.
The seats were fitted with all new horsehair padding (WW), rear cards and covers.
All seat frames, parking brake lever, shifter and glove box were repainted to the original color.
New perforated white headliner, sun visors and clips as well as rear luggage compartment carpet.
The steering wheel, horn ring and horn button are original and are in excellent condition.
The padded dash was replaced with a NOS VW one.
There is one tiny crack on the upper left corner, by the VIN plate.
The AM Sapphire radio looks awesome and sounds great with the new WW speaker. New pop out window locking hinges. WW coco mats.
Wow that looks great!
Super clean car!
Excellent body and paint
AM/FM factory radio
This car really looks like it is about as nice as you could ever find for a 70 model...it really is clean.
Fantastic history, an owner that didnt hold back and did everything to the best of his ability.
Whoever ends up with this one is going to truly fall in love!
SOLD!
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951-767-1600
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