1973 Volkswagen Classic Super Beetle Sports Bug Saturn Yellow Red & Black Stripe

Condition: Used
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
SubModel: Special Edition Super Beetle
Type: Sedan
Trim: Black & Red Waist Stripe
Year: 1973
Mileage: 130,030
VIN: 1332629464
Color: Saturn Yellow
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Description of 1973 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Special Edition Super Beetle

This is a beautiful 1973 special edition Volkswagen Saturn Yellow Super Beetle called the Sports Bug. It features Recaro sport bucket seats(original), hort-throw synchro stick shift(the faster you shift, he faster it shifts), thicker simulated leather wrapped 3 spoke steering wheel(original), ag-type wheels(original), ider steer wheels forwider tires and matte black exterior trim. The distinctive red & black waist stripes were optional.20,000 of these Beetles weresold in North America in 1973, ffered for one year only.

This Volkswagen Beetle is in good condition but has some rust bubbles & exposed rust, t has been repainted(around 1984), here is some damage to seats(burn hole in rear seat), dometer says 30,030 but actually has 130,030, roken stud on right side of engine where muffler attaches, oor heat & windshield defrost, oor condition running boards, oorly applied stripe, assenger door doesn't open from outside, mall dent in metal surrounding headlight, tc. These are the items that we are aware of. It may need additional work. I don't know what changes were made to it prior to my purchase. It hasnot been reconditioned.

This Beetle has a Pennsylvania Classic Plate, 39255. It passed Pennsylvania yearly inspection on 5/19/2015. Tires passed tread wear test but are older. After inspection took it to a Volkswagen specialist(Baum's ServiceCenter in NewCumberland, A)for a safety check on 9/8/2015. He replaced the valve cover & gasket, oth tie rod ends(repair to steering)andboth rear brake hoses(repair brake lock up). It comes with a gray fabric fitted cover that is in very good condition.

This Beetle was purchased used in 1978. It was my first car purchase, urchased upon graduation from college. It was driven for a few years, ntil I purchased a new 1980 Honda Prelude. The car was semi-retired, sed sparingly some summers and mostly stored in my Mom's garage since then.

Any additionalcosts, elivery, itle transfer, axes, tc. will be at buyer's expense. Delivery to be arranged by buyer at buyer's expense. Payment to be made using USPS money order.

Please contact me for any additional information or photos. See condition description above and take a close look at the photos provided. Thanks so much for taking the time to LQQK!