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Volkswagen Beetle Custom 1973 2 door sedan with Ragtop sunroof

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Location: Shingletown, California, United States
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Type: Sedan / Ragtop
Trim: Sedan
Year: 1973
Mileage: 1,500
Color: White
Engine size: 2110cc
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: Manual transmission
Interior color: Black
Options: CD Player, Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clear

1973 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description

Ultimate Cal-Look weekend warrior VW.
She's a '73 obviously back dated to look like an older model. The prior owner was a body and paint man and this car was his baby. He worked over 3 years modding this car and painting it. Pictures don't do it justice.
Body mods include:
Dechromed
Early front and rear aprons (the rear apron unbolts making engine work much easier)
Early front hood (with 4 tab VW emblem)
Fiberglass rear 'W' decklid
Bumper bracket holes filled
Grafted in '62 ragtop, done right
Early post style antenna
Side rear air vents removed
Side gas filler door removed ('67 style gas tank installed)
'67 style rear tail lights with original Hella lenses
Front parking lights & turn signals relocated inside headlights
Replaced, and rerouted, front hood pull release
Early style door hinge driver side outside mirror
Beautiful, perfect Polar white paint - 2 stage - color sanded down to 2000 then polished shines like a mirror.
Interior mods include:
If you know what the interior of a late model bug looks like, you'll be able to see the extensive modifications to the interior of this bug.
Padded dash removed, all holes filled.
Center and front air vents removed.
Headlight switch, wiper stalk, ignition switch relocated to lower dash panel that used to house the ash tray (ah'la '50s era style). Holes filled in.
Steering column housing modified for the removed ignition switch and wiper stalk.
Sun visors removed.
Early rear view mirror installed.
'73 front seat rails removed, and early seat rails installed.
Low back front seats. Recovered in stock VW upholstery material.
Stock back seat, recovered in stock VW upholstery material.
'68 Speedometer and fuel gauge (not working)
Black suede headliner - beautiful!
New black carpet
Alpine AM/FM/CD player, rear 6x9 speakers
Wood steering wheel.
Vintage VDO Top Cockpit tach, GloShift oil pressure and oil temp gauges (I wanted something different...)
Engine:
2110cc built by Wolfgang International, Redding CA.
Less than 1500 miles on the engine.
CB Performance AutoLina new aluminum case
CB Performance heads (42x37.5 valves)
FK-86 cam
1.4:1 rockers
10.5:1 compression
Weber 48IDA carbs
009 distributor with Comp-u-fire ignition module
Full flow with 180 degree oil filter thermostat adapter
Aux oil cooler with fan, 190 degree thermostat
1.5 qt deep sump
1-5/8 header with fatboy muffler
Fuel system plumbed with AN -6 from tank back. Holley style fuel pump up front.
Pressure regulator with pressure gauge in engine compartment.
Idles smooth at 1200 rpm. 48IDA's really bark around 2500 rpm and up.
Chassis:
Adjustable front end, 3" narrow.
2-1/2 inch drop spindles.
Stock drum brakes, rebuilt with new wheel cyls, and braided brake hoses.
Transaxle strap around transaxle.
Original Fuchs 6" wheels on rear
Repro Fuchs 4.5" wheels on front

On Aug-01-16 at 09:07:25 PDT, seller added the following information:

A couple more items I forgot to add...
Interior: Scat Drag-Fast 60% throw reduction shifter
Empi floor mats
Chassis:
New steering box
KYB shocks
Urethane engine / trans mounts

On Aug-03-16 at 10:32:52 PDT, seller added the following information:

I have been told that I should include the language from the Federal Trade Commission Buyers Guide. This vehicle is being sold As-Is, Where-Is, With No Warranty or Guarantee.

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