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1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

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Sylvania, Ohio 43560Manual
UnsoldNov 4, 2022
Final bid$8,500

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Summary
This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, finished in metallic red over white vinyl, features a 1.6-liter flat-four with a four-speed manual transaxle and a retractable white vinyl soft top. The car was repainted under previous ownership and shows 76k miles on the odometer, though total mileage is unknown, and the Ohio title carries a Non-Actual Mileage brand. Noted condition issues include paint bubbling, rust on the floor pans and underside, oil leaks, and a cracked dashboard.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
133 (1%)
3/5/2026
Color
Metallic Red
7 (<1%)
10/15/2026
Transmission
8905 (87%)
11/4/2026
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Listing history

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  • 11/4/2022
    Bring a Trailer
    Unsold· this listing
    $8.5k
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gsmith9215 Redo your pictures and relist. Surprised BaT accepted those dark pics
compras No reason to replace the FI engine w/a carburated one. Well-tuned they run very well and are not that difficult to ... View more
WagonsRule Not sure what's happened with BaT's written bios, but they used to be far more descriptive, correct and really ... View more
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