1973 Volkswagen Beetle
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Vehicle Specifications
- VIN1532622517
- Classic Car ID102795255
- Stock Number1970047
- CategoryImport Classics
- Body StyleN/A
- New/UsedUsed
- Mileage138,467 miles
- EngineN/A
- Transmission4 Speed Manual
Classic Car Overview
Vehicle History & HighlightsLong-Term Ownership: Just 3 owners since 1973. Celebrity Provenance: A lifelong California car, originally owned by Hollywood actor Ken Berry (F Troop).
Total mileage is 138,400 (odometer reads 38,400).
-Only 24,000 miles on a rebuilt, upgraded 1776cc overbore engine
-Bare-metal repaint, fresh interior
-Haartz premium German cloth convertible top on a powder-coated frame
-Recent Mechanical Updates (2023 2024): New brakes (drums, cylinders, and lines), rear shocks, new alternator, rebuilt carburetor, new exhaust system, new ignition switch, and fresh front wheel bearings
-Exclusively serviced by local specialists at Canyon German (Laguna Beach) and Desert Engines (San Juan Capistrano).
-Clean California title in hand.Extensive service records included.Fully exempt from California smog certification
Here is the full service history:
2024: odometer 137177
New Ignition Lock Cylinder/keys
New Alternator
New Muffler / Stainless Steel Tail Pipes
New Rear Shock Absorbers
New Brake Drums, Cylinders, Shoes, Flex Lines (4 wheels)
New Wheel Bearings/grease seals
New Steering Dampener
Maintenance: Lube, Oil, Filter service, valve adjustment -
2019: odometer 134231
New Ignition Coil / Condenser
Carburetor Rebuild
New Fuel Pump + Filters
New Points, Ignition Rotor
2017: odometer 132980
New Front Lower Control Arms
New Ball Joints
New Front Transmission Mount
New wiper motor
2014 - 2015: odometer 130727
New Clutch assembly complete
Hew Front Shocks
New Paint Job - down to metal, all metal repair and surfacing, original Bahia Red (L30E)
sanded & buffed clear coat
New Chrome Plating on original bumpers
New Windshield & Molding
New side view Mirrors
New Convertible Top (German StayFast Canvas), Headliner, Padding, Powder Coated
Frame, Rear Glass & Molding
Interior Trim complete (all Wolfsberg West components) Seat padding & covers, Door
trim, Rear quarter trim, Rubber matting, Carpet
2001: odometer 113454
Engine Rebuild Complete - bored to 1776 cc / balanced crankshaft.
Watch the Video Test Drive Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inC1d6RF6cs
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