Used 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Project for sale or trade -... for sale in Anderson, SC

Hi, I have a 1979 Super Beetle Convertible (the last year they were sold in the US – collector’s item!) with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car was recently (last year) complete and in running condition, but in need of paint and body work. I took it to a body shop, where it was completely disassembled (body removed from chassis) and new floor pans were installed. After months of delays, the body shop went out of business. So, I now have a low-mileage Super Beetle Convertible in need of body work and assembly. The body is laying on the chassis, but is not attached. These cars are as simple as they come and wouldn’t be too bad to put back together, but really the body should be finished before reassembling. I’ve been unable to find another body shop willing to do the work for anywhere near my original estimate and am willing to sell as-is at a loss to someone willing to do the work or have the work done themselves.

Exterior: The main issue with the car is the body is rusty. I purchased $1700 worth of brand new body panels and repair panels per the body shop’s request and those come with the car. The rocker panels, door bottoms, rear lip, some of the metal around the windshield, and other panels are in need of repair. Then, once painted, reassembly will be required. The top is complete, but not in great shape (I was planning to replace everything).

Interior: The interior was complete and I still have all of the parts (seats, dash, etc.), but needs refurbishing. The upholstery is actually not that bad, but I was planning to have it replaced

Chassis: The floor pans were replaced, as mentioned, and the chassis seems to be in great overall condition.

Mechanical: The car was running and shifting great when it was together last summer. It ran smoothly and quietly and shifted nicely. All the brakes and clutch are in good order. It wouldn’t surprise me if the carburetor wanted a bit of a cleaning after sitting around for 1+ years, but nothing that should be difficult to sort-out.

Value: Per the attached NADA screenshot, these are valued at around $13,850 (average) and $27,300 (high). Once fully restored, this will be a valuable car. It was purchased for around $6500 prior to disassembly (rusty, but otherwise good). I have $1700 in parts (that come with car) and $800 in the floor pan and disassembly labor = $2500 invested. I will sell the car as-is disassembled for the listed price, which gives the new owner plenty of upside, especially if you plan to do the body work and paint yourself. As the adage goes, my loss is your gain.

Trades: Trade or trades considered (at NADA values), but cash preferred. If suggesting a trade, please clarify whether suggesting a straight/even trade or a trade plus cash. I like all sorts of things of value, but mostly prefer things that go (cars, trucks, boats (motorboats and sailboats), personal watercraft (jet ski’s), rv’s, travel trailers, campers, planes, motorcycles (Harleys and foreign), atv’s (quads, side-by-sides, etc.), tractors, skid-steers, etc. etc.).

Overall, this is a great opportunity to restore a classic collector car (rare final model) with low initial investment.