1971 flat window beetle--body by karmann convertible

1971 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic karmann Description

THIS VW HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE 1995. IT FAILED THE WISCONSIN EMISSON TEST.--IN 1983 ALL NEW FENDERS-BEADS-BUMPERS AND A PAINT JOB WHERE DONE. ALSO A 1/4" FIBERGLASS FLOOR POURED TO COMPENSATE FOR RUST ONPAN AND RAILS. THE CENTER TUNNEL IS SOLID.THE BODY IS STABLE. THE DOORS WORK WELL. THE RUNNING BOARD RETAINER NOT SO GOOD.1989 JOE'S AUTO TOP REPLACED THE TOP ROOF COVER AND FULL CARPETS. THE CARPETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ROOF COVER AND HEADER BOARD HAVE DETERIORATED. THE REAR WINDOW, TOP PAD AND MECHANICAL PARTS OF THE RAISING LOWERING ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ENGINE BEFORE STORAGE RAN GOOD. AFTER SITTING FOR SO LONG THE ENGINE WOULD START AND DIE. A VW MECHANIC SAID A INTAKE LEAK CAUSED THIS CONDITION AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. NOW IT HAS BEEN IDLE FOR SO LONG SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS HAVE OXIDED. SOME BRAKE WORK --FRONT SHOES--CYLINDERS AND MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE ARE A FEW BOOKS--CATALOGS--AND PARTS. NO MISSING PARTS.THE VW WILL NEED TO BE TOWED TO IT'S NEW HOME.