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1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

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Listed byCitroenDS23
Goodyear, Arizona 85338Manual
UnsoldAug 18, 2020
Final bid$7,100

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Summary
This 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle has been converted to an electric vehicle, powered by a 9"-diameter 90-volt General Electric motor and 10 AGM batteries, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. It features a repaint in white, replacement black and white interior upholstery, an aftermarket black convertible top, and a Sony CD player. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 38k miles, though actual mileage is unknown.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
534 (20%)
10/21/2026
Color
White
125 (5%)
10/21/2026
Transmission
2360 (87%)
11/6/2026
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Listing history

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  • 8/18/2020
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    $7.1k
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Top Comments
bobrk Instead of an LS swap, this needs a lithium swap.
Sci-fi-guy Those are 105 amp-hour batteries. I'm guessing they use 9 of them to power the motor (108 volts is acceptable for a ... View more
Jfp58 There were at least half a dozen colors available for the VW Beetle in 1979. My 79’ was and is red (Marsrot).
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