![]() The seats and carpet look good as does the dash. I am sure that it is due to a bad connection. The driver side window and power seat do not work. It has been stored since 2001 and has less than 82,000 genuine miles on it! Even with the low miles it needs some attention. ![]() I don't remember the exact numbers but there were not many built. ![]() I looked up the production numbers a while back. They were not cheap but solved the problem This TBird was built by Custom Coach Works out of SoCal. Americans love their convertibles so an LA based shop converted TBirds, El Dorados, Lincolns, Camaros etc. There was some safety issue they were dealing with. In 1979-1981 Detroit did not build convertibles. I have about 20 vehicles sitting here and I always think that I will get to them soon. Additional underside images are provided in the gallery below.Ī service record detailing work performed in March 2022 will accompany the car, along with manufacturer’s literature, a top boot, and tools.I have a 1979 Ford Thunderbird Convertible that I have decided to let go. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Additional work performed under current ownership included replacing the alternator belt, fuel filter, valve cover gaskets, and spark plugs. The fuel-injected 1.6L flat-four is equipped with a PerTronix electronic ignition system. The five-digit odometer shows 13k miles, approximately 2,000 of which have been added under current ownership. The four-spoke steering wheel wears a Wolfsburg-crest center cap and fronts an 85-mph speedometer with an inset fuel level gauge. Front seat covers are included in the sale. Amenities include air conditioning, a VDO clock, cupholders mounted in the ashtray receptacle, and a Panasonic AM/FM radio and door-mounted speakers. The cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in textured tan vinyl, while woodgrain appliqué accents the dashboard. Work performed in March 2022 included replacing the rear shocks, front and rear brake hoses, and sway bar and control arm bushings. Stopping power is handled by four-wheel drum brakes. Silver-finished 15″ steel wheels are mounted with 165/60 Nexen SB-80 tires, while a non-matching spare is located in the front trunk. Imperfections in the finish can be viewed in the gallery below. ![]() The car is finished in yellow and equipped with a black soft top, chrome-finished bumpers, rear fender stone guards, Karmann badging, and a single exhaust outlet. This Super Beetle shows 13k miles and is now offered with manufacturer’s literature, a service record, tools, and a clean Nevada title in the seller’s name. The seller acquired the car in March 2022, and subsequent work included installing a PerTronix electronic ignition system and replacing the rear shocks, front and rear brake hoses, sway bar and control arm bushings, alternator belt, fuel filter, valve cover gaskets, and spark plugs. Additional equipment includes a black soft top, chrome-finished bumpers, 15″ wheels, a quartz clock, air conditioning, and a Panasonic AM/FM radio and door-mounted speakers. This 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible is finished in yellow over tan vinyl upholstery and powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |