Used 1978 Volkswagen Beetle for Sale near Phoenix, AZ
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Overview
For 1978, the standard Beetle was no longer available in the U.S., though Volkswagen did introduce an upscale, limited-edition Champagne Edition II, which was a Beetle Convertible equipped with burled elm trim on the dashboard, ermine upholstery, a quartz clock, and a Blaupunkt stereo system. It came with either metallic blue or metallic red exterior paint.
Power for the Champagne Edition II was provided by an air-cooled, rear-mounted, fuel-injected four-cylinder engine that generated 58 horsepower. A four-speed manual transmission, dual braking system, four-wheel independent suspension, and flow-through ventilation system were also part of the package.
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Paul R
Reviewed a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle on Jan 22, 2008
Great car! My favourite car I've ever owned, a Last Edition German built 1978 VW Bug. Called Silvester!
Amy-lou D
Reviewed a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle on Sep 15, 2008
not practical with the two kids but perfect with the hubbys early mid life crisis and genuine boyhood fantasy. drove like a dream and looked like a purple goddess, full of all the original features except heating, but that was sacrificed for performance and a beast of an engine. was the second love of hubbys life, after the dog!!!!!!!!!!!!! shame shes gone but better to have had and experienced than dream about forever
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle on Nov 2, 2007
I am 16 and have a beautiful 1978 Vw Beetle Convertable. I LOVE my car more than anything in the world!! The best part is I only paid $5,000 dollars for it. I would recomend a Beetle convertable to anyone.
Andi W
Reviewed a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle on Mar 23, 2010
my college car, fairly unreliable but the most loved of all the cars i have owned. Cool to wave to other beetle drivers and go to the Bug jams at santa pod. Plus all the parking up in fields dancing to hardcore! great memories
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