1974 Volkswagen Beetle

1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle A Super Beetle offers a large, curved windshield and plenty of room for the long legs in your family to stretch out and be comfortable. But so do a lot of big cars. But while everyone has been thinking how to make their big cars smaller, (and then bigger again), weve been thinking how to make ours better. So this year weve put on new energy absorbing bumpers. Weve redesigned the seats for greater comfort. And equipped every Super Beetle with our new VW Owners Security Blanket with Computer Analysis. A very snug blanket indeed. From the Super Beetle insert for the 1974 dealers brochure. For consignment, a 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle showing 51,196 non actual miles. A frame off restoration on this car was completed in mid 2024 and the engine was rebuilt by Gene Ulrich, (Reading, PA), with new crank, pistons, rods, heads and carburetor. The build sheet for the engine along with receipts for the work will come with the car. Exterior Nothing unusual about the Medium Blue Metallic except the fact it is accompanied by blacked out trim, much of which has been powder coated, giving the Beetle a strikingly unique appearance. Theres quite an attention to detail here as even the LED headlight, smoked tail lights, emblems, and bumpers are all darkened and carried by the 15-inch custom Minilite style wheels that wear a subtle blue stripe around the edge. From the side, you can see the telltale curved windshield and the iconic amber marking lights perches on the front fenders. The back is a feast for the eyes with rows of louvers both as intake under the rear window and heat extraction on the decklid, a rounded rear bumper, and two exhaust pipes leaving through a contoured rear valance. A scuff and perhaps an area of thin paint are the only two imperfections we find, and it wasnt easy as the remainder is in excellent condition. Interior Darth Vadars dream Beetle continues on the inside where smooth, black vinyl door cards look pristine with horizontal stitch, map pocket, and traditional VW window and door hardware. The newer front bucket seats are hefty and black, and the back bench has been recovered, continuing our journey through this clean interior. The leather wrapped steering wheel is sporty and leads to the typically simple dash afforded Beetles with a large speedometer in the drivers sightline along with some toggles and indicator lights. An AM/FM/Cassette radio lives in the center while an Empi logo T-shifter rises from a center console that includes a cupholder, all over new gray carpet which is a nice offset to the black, along with the white perforated headliner above showing some slight wrinkles in places but fully intact. The frunk is also lined in gray carpet and presents cleanly. Drivetrain Behind the rear hatch, the 1600cc flat 4 cylinder engine, rebuilt as noted with new internals and rated at 60 horsepower. There are two new Weber 40 IDF 2-barrel carburetors on board this very clean engine and its mated to a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission that keeps power to the rear wheels and 3.875 gears. Drum brakes provide stopping power on all four wheels. Once again, visually the engine is spotless and show worthy. Undercarriage This Super Beetle is super clean underneath with a satin black belly pan, clean knuckles, and fresh CV boots, all gleaming with a soil free glow. No surface rust nor errant fluids are observed. Dual exhaust leaves from each side of the engine and enter into a stock style muffler before leaving for external exposure via chrome tips. Suspension is composed of Macpherson struts in front and independent suspension out back. Drive-Ability The Beetles unique shape and upright ergonomics are enhanced by the slight super sizing of the special model and its a ride that is many things, but boring is not one of them! We crank the car to life and it makes that unique VW exhaust note that has been thrilling V-Dub fans for many decades. The car does everything well, from shifting, to handling, to braking, and does so while providing excellent visibility through its renowned round greenhouse. All functions on this practical mode of transportation work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. If youve never owned one, this is a fine start. If youre a VW junkie, this would be an excellent addition. It stands out from the crowd, for sure, and with its recent emergence from restoration, its ready to provide that Super Beetle thrill that no other car can quite deliver. Its not faster than a speeding bullet, nor more powerful than a locomotive, but it is the kryptonite to a dull weekend. Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. 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