This Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) got away, but there are more like it here.

1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Sold for $14,900 on 5/14/19

This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle is one of 1,100 Champagne Edition convertibles built to celebrate the production of one million Volkswagen Rabbits, and was originally delivered to Martin Nemer Volkswagen in Latham, New York. The car is finished in Alpine White with gold accents and features an off-white convertible top and upholstery. Power comes from a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and service in fall 2018 included an oil change, a choke adjustment, and a brake inspection. This Champagne Edition Beetle was acquired six months ago by the seller, reportedly from its second owner, and is sold with service records, a window sticker, and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.

Champagne Edition cars were finished in Alpine White with gold stripes on the doors and quarter panels, white convertible tops, and white fender beading. Blemishes on this example are detailed in the gallery below, including chips in the nose and discolored beading on the right front fender.

Silver 15″ Lemmerz GT wheels wear American Classic whitewall tires with 2015 date codes. A matching spare wheel with an older Dunlop tire is mounted in the trunk compartment. The seller has fitted a new fuel filler cap. The white vinyl soft top is shown raised in the gallery.

The front bucket seats, rear bench, and door panels are upholstered in off-white square-weave vinyl, and gray carpeting is protected by rubber floor mats. The dashboard is trimmed in black plastic and faux wood, and features a period Blaupunkt tape deck. A 100-mph speedometer sits behind the factory steering wheel, as does a 5-digit odometer showing approximately 43k miles.

The 1.6-liter flat-four is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Service completed in fall 2018 reportedly included an oil change and a choke adjustment. A video showing the car being started and its engine running can be seen here.

The window sticker shows a $5,335.45 MSRP in 1978. The sale includes service records dating to 1979 according to the seller. A walk-around can be seen below, and a ride-along video is viewable here.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $14,900 by thomwarner
Auction Ended	May 14, 2019 at 2:25PM PT
Bids	40

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