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40-Years-Owned 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
United States • 3 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible, owned for 40 years, features a desirable red exterior and black interior with 15" Spirit of America wheels. However, it has paint imperfections and cannot pass a California smog test, requiring some reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car has been repainted and has paint imperfections near the rear bumper. The odometer has rolled over, and it cannot pass a California smog test, indicating some mechanical wear and the need for reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1582027067
Odometer:
13,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Rolled Odometer Air-Cooled Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Red Paint Black Convertible Top Black Leatherette Upholstery 15” Spirit of America Wheels EMPI Shifter Aftermarket Stereo
This 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible was acquired by the current owner in 1986, and it is said to have been previously used by their son, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia. The car is finished in red over black upholstery, and power comes from an air-cooled flat-four linked to a four-speed manual transaxle. Features include a black convertible top, 15″ Spirit of America wheels, an EMPI shifter, and an aftermarket stereo. This 1303 Super Beetle is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an owner’s manual and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The car was repainted under previous ownership, and the seller describes the color as Scarlet Red. Exterior features include a black convertible soft top, chrome-finished bumpers, and running boards.
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£2,648
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,287
Median Price (Since 2020)
£83,314
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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