1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Sedan

Volkswagen produced several marketing efforts for their much-loved automotive icon, including 'Triple Black', 'Triple White' and 'Champagne.' The Super Beetle, which had superseded the classic 'Bug' in 1971, had modern McPherson strut/coil spring front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a larger trunk, and improved passenger amenities. The Super Beetle remained in production for a short time, ending in 1975 after even more stringent U.S. emissions regulations were introduced. Although the sedan models had been discontinued, the last Super Beetle Convertible would leave the Karmann factory in Osnabruck on January 10, 1980. A few were sold in America as 1980 models, but they were actually 1979s in all regards.

Karmann produced the convertible models for Volkswagen. They designed the folding top framework, which featured a heavily padded top with a glass rear window. It is believed that almost 11,000 Super Beetle convertibles were sold in 1979, with an additional 4,500 sold in early 1980. As few as 1000 and as many as 2000 were 'Triple White' convertibles.

The original owner of this example is also the current owner. The interior features full carpeting and a wood-grained applique on the dashboard. The odometer has been driven more than 60,000 miles.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2014