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1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

California Car, 81k Miles, Two Owners, Rust Free, Survivor

$8,800

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This is a very nice example that is sure to help make its new caretaker many happy memories!

THE ESSENTIALS

SOLD!! Off to Texas!!!! This 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible featured here is finished in stunning Poppy Red over a white vinyl interior and a matching white folding convertible top. This wonderful Karmann bodied convertible Volkswagen is being consigned by its second owner, who bought it out of high school in 1979. This Beetle is a two owner, rust free California and Arizona car, ready for a sympathetic restoration or to be used as a starter classic. We are selling this on behalf of our friend.

HISTORY OF THIS BUG
Our client, Verne Parker, bought this Beetle in 1979 in Long Beach, California from a woman who was its original owner. Verne enjoyed it as he attended California State University, Long Beach (also my alma mater). It was originally yellow with black interior and convertible top. In 1983, he repainted the Beetle in its present livery, Poppy Red with new white interior and convertible top. By 1985, Verne stopped using it regularly and it had accumulated about 70,000 miles. Both he and his wife received their law degrees from Georgetown University and left the beetle in California. And by 1997 they moved from California to Arizona, where they and the car reside today.

In 1999, Verne’s wife, Lisa, restored the car for his 40th birthday. The Poppy Red was repainted and significant work was performed. It now has 81,000 miles and is ready for its next owner.

PRESENT CONDITION
The photos show that this is a low mileage and rust free example. The body overall is very straight with the drivers rear fender showing a couple of minor dents. But the original body is overall in excellent condition for a repaint. The interior shows some signs of shrinking in certain areas and we have made no attempts to improve it. The interior and convertible top have both been dyed at some point. This beetle is an excellent candidate for an easy restoration, or with some inspection and maintenance, as a driving classic. We are pleased to provide any additional information you may desire. Call Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at harry@classicpromenade.com.

HISTORY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
The Beetle, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, was originally constructed to be the German transportation for the masses much in the same way that Ford’s Model T was for America in the early 20th century. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the “Volks-wagen” or “people’s car” had to meet four requirements laid out by the German Government; it had to be fuel efficient, carry two adults and two children comfortably, be capable of 60mph and feature an air-cooled rear engine. Eventually the sales trend of the imported Volkswagens caught the eye of American automakers and resulted in the “Big Three” producing their own compact cars. This would do little to change that fact that the American Public was smitten with the “Bug.” Today the Volkswagen Beetle is a cultural icon and examples are still enjoyed by collectors and enthusiasts across the globe.

1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

$8,800

PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER NAME
LOCATION USA
VIEWS 465

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1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
1970 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

$8,800

Private Sales
VIN 1502861778
BODY STYLE Convertible
FUEL Gasoline
MILES 81,600
GEARBOX Manual
DOORS 2
INT COLOR White
EXT COLOR Red
YEAR 1970
LOCATION Phoenix, AZ
Specification
OWNERS 2
PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
VIEWS 465

Volkswagen

Interest Fact: Volkswagen has been in business since 1937 and was founded by the German Labour Front. By far, the most iconic vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen is the Beetle, and the company itself was the largest automaker by worldwide sales in both 2016 and 2017.    The name “Volkswagen” itself stands for “people’s car” in…
Interest Fact: Volkswagen has been in business since 1937 and was founded by the German Labour Front. By far, the most iconic vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen is the Beetle, and the company itself was the largest automaker by worldwide sales in both 2016 and 2017.    The name “Volkswagen” itself stands for “people’s car” in German and their worldwide marketing strategy via online advertising is simply their name, which is indicative of its English translation. In the early 1930s, most Germans could not afford more than a motorcycle, so Volkswagen was founded in an attempt to help the German population afford vehicles.   After World War II, the company was almost discontinued, but it was saved by an English officer who convinced his higher ups to place an order for 20,000 vehicles after they seized Volkswagen’s main factory. This kept the company in business throughout the war and is directly responsible for their development today. Volkswagen has developed monumental cars throughout the years and is still a great choice for car buyers today!  

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