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1964 VW Bug Original Sunroof

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Location: Montebello, California, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Year: 1964
Mileage: 607
VIN: 6429578
Color: Bahama Blue
Engine size: 1600cc
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Options: Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clear

1964 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description

Selling my 1964 original sunroof VW bug, his name is Summer Nights.
The story before I purchased:
I purchased this car on January 28, 2007, from a firefighter who used this car as his form of transportation to and from work. The firefighter had it from about 2001-07, and he said he had purchased it from an elder lady who had it for her youngest daughter to commute to college. The daughter got a new car, so they had no use for this. This car is special because this is a first year sunroof, and last year of the small window. Original color from the factory is Bahama Blue, and it's the same color today. The firefighter said that he had the motor rebuilt sometime in 2005-06.
My story:
In 2007, I knew I wanted a 64 bug in great condition, but could not find anything of my liking. During the holidays of 2006, I went on vacation, and while I was on vacation I received a call from my father and he said that he had found the perfect bug that met my expectations. When I saw the car in early January, I knew I had to have it. I purchased it in great running condition, always garaged, and religiously have kept up with the maintenance. I have driven it all over SoCal on both the streets and freeway without any problems in my 10 years of ownership. The car is matching numbers body and pan.
Motor: 1600cc in great running condition
Interior is very clean from the seats, to the carpet, to the dash
Wheels: 15 inch bus wheels, 3 of them happen to be the highly rare Crows Feet wheels
12 volt conversion
Recent maintenance includes the following new parts:
Spark plugs
Spark plug wires
Air filter
Fuel filter
Distributor cap
Rotor
Ignition coil
Oil change
Points
Condenser
Upgrade from generator to alternator
Battery
Fuel pump Carburetor
Valve adjustment
Valve cover gaskets
Fuel reader sending unit
Miscellaneous gaskets
1964 mud flaps
Horn ring and clock on the steering wheel White wall inserts
All the work during my ownership has been done at R&R Performance VW Speed Shop
Areas to take note of:
-sunroof was stuck closed when I bought the car. I bought new sunroof cables and guides and the weather stripping. I had an upholstery shop install the parts, and the sunroof opened/closed great with no leaks. A few months after this, I failed to see a speed bump and drove over it while the sunroof was open, ever since then it got stuck again. Took it to the upholstery shop and the guy said that the cables fell out of the rails, but said it was an easy job for those who know how to do it
-some of the clips that hold the door panel to the door have fallen out over the years, again an upholstery session will fix this
-small paint pealing around the sunroof and around the windshield wipers area-paint peeling in the deck lid and rear vent area. Years back the carburetor caught fire and caused this. Carburetor has been long replaced since.
-I noticed the other day a small common oil leak
-dome light bulb needs to be replaced
-the Motorola radio in the pictures is not mine, so it will not be included in the sale
Reason for sale:
I have too many Volkswagens, a demanding career, so the car does not get driven as much as it should be
In the 10 years that I have owned it, I have only driven it only 6,646 miles. Clean California title in my name, tags up to date. No rust. It looks like an older restoration, that still holds very well today. Electrical works great, shifts great, looks great, drives very great. The small things it needs are very minimal and cosmetic. Looking to sell to a VW enthusiast who will take care of him as much as I have. Like any old car, it is great as is or minimal TLC.
Willing to help with shipping at buyers expense.
$400 non-negotiable deposit required within48 hours of auction close; full payment must be received within 7 days of the end of the auction.
Feel free to ask any questions.

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