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Thank you for visiting our auction. This is a very nice example of a previously owned vehicle but is likely not in perfect condition. If you are looking for a car that is 100 percent perfect, you need to purchase a new car. If you are interested in a very good used car, please consider this car.
Up for bid is a rare find, a super clean 1966 VW Bug. This is a original California car that looks, runs and drives great. It has been in the Silicon Valley and is a very solid original vehicle. This car has been in storage for some years when I got it. It is obvious that someone has spent a lot of effort in the vehicle and maybe lost interest. The body looks very clean as does the interior. With the exception of the headliner which is missing on the front part of the roof. This is a original sunroof car.
The engine compartment looks quite clean as if possibly the engine had been replaced at some point. When we aquired the car it was not running. I could see the fuel filter was empty and guessed it needed a new fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and it fired right up. I checked the oil and let it run for several moments. I was shocked at how well it ran. I am not sure how long it has not run but it runs great. I drove the vehicle approximately 40 miles and was very impressed on how well it performed at freeway speeds. The tranny shifts smooth with no popping out of gears or any grinding in any gear. The transmission shifts great. The only negitive I would say is the spring on the hood is not connected. It is attached but I have not been able to figure how to make it work.
Please remember to read all descriptions and terms of the auction before you bid. Please ask any questions you might have prior to bidding. We are happy to accomodate any requests for a personal inspection prior to bidding.
Please have all funds available at the end of the auction including loan approvals. We will only accept PayPal for the deposit. We will not accept PayPal for payment of the balance.
VEHICLE EXTERIOR
- The overall condition of the exterior is in good condition. I believe the paint not to be original.
- The front bumper and grill are in good condition with normal wear.
- The rear bumper and tail lights are in good condition with normal wear.
- The hood, roof, and trunk lid are in good condition with normal wear. The hood emblem is missing. The roof has some minor dings and a scratch.
- The doors are in good condition with normal wear.
- The tires are in good condition with normal wear. The tires are 165/SR/15. There is a spare tire.
- The undercarriage is in good condition with normal wear and no rust. Under the fender there are few paint bubbles.
- The floors are solid but under the battery tray there is a few spots of rust.
- The glass is in good condtion.
VEHICLE INTERIOR
- The interior is in good condition with normal wear.
- The drivers seat is in good condition with normal wear.
- The passengers seat is in good condition with normal wear.
- The rear seat is in good condition with normal wear.
- The seats belts are in good condition with normal wear. The vehicle is equipped with 4 sets.
- The carpeting is in good condition with normal wear. The carpet could use a good detail.
- The headliner is in poor condition. It needs a new headliner.
- The door panels are in good condition with normal wear.
- The dash is in good condition with normal wear.
- The steering wheel is custom from period.
- The visors are in good condition.
- The trunk is in good condition with normal wear.
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL
- Due to the age of the vehicle and the type of vehicle it is not equipped with any power equipment.
MECHANICAL CONDITION
- The engine and transmission are in good operating condition. We have not detected any leaks of any kind.
-The 1.3L 4 Cylinder is in perfect operating condition. We have detected no leaks and the engine does not make any unusual noises.
-The manual transmission shifts smoothly.
-The vehicle operates at normal operating temperature with no overheating.
-The shocks on the vehicle are in good condition.
-The exhaust system is in good condition.
-There is no frame damage or modifications.
ADDITIONAL VEHICLE INFORMATION
I can guarantee I have done my best to describe every physical and internal flaw that I am aware of. However, I don't claim to have gone over every inch of the car inside and out but I have tried to describe the major points as accurately as we know of at the time of the auction. Please remember that this is a used vehicle, and as with any used vehicle, it may have or develop issues or problems at any time. The vehicle is sold as-is, where-is, and with no warranty.
Please don't have unreasonable expectations that this is a new car. All information provided in this ad is based on the condition of the car at the time the ad was written.
If you would like to view the vehicle prior to bidding, please email me with your telephone number and I will call you to set up an appointment. Please do not wait until the last day of the auction.
We know of no reason why you couldn't drive it anywhere, but of course we can not make any guarantee. Please be advised that any vehicle over ten years old is exempt from mileage reporting due to age.
Please email any other questions you may have.
Please do not email with requests for the reserve. The reserve price will not change what you can afford to pay for the car. It would also not be fair to the other bidders on the car. Bid what you feel comfortable paying for the car. Any requests for reserve price will be ignored.
VEHICLE SHIPPING AND PICKUP
Vehicles must be picked up within 10 days of the close of the auction. Because we are very limited on space, cars not picked up within 10 days are subject to a $15.00 storage fee. We are available by appointment for vehicle pick up during normal weekday business hours unless you make special arrangements. Our weekends are our family time.
If you need a vehicle shipped, there are numerous shipping companies. DAS shippers has a link through Ebay motors. You can get an online quote instantly. The pick up zip code would be 94556. All shipping charges are to be paid by buyer. If you choose DAS, we can transport your vehicle to the DAS depot in Hayward for an additional $100.00. DAS will charge approximately $200.00 to pick it up at our door.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION, SALES TAX, SMOG, ETC.
We are a licensed California auto dealer. The state requires that if you are out of state and plan on coming here to pick up your vehicle, California law REQUIRES the buyer to pay sales tax and obtain a one day permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is not my law but the State Board of Equalization. It can be found in Publication 52, May 2005, on the State Board of Equalization website. Here is a quote from it as it pertains to out of state buyers:
"For a purchaser to qualify for the exclusion from use tax described above, title (ownership) and possession of the vehicle or vessel must transfer tot he purchaser outside of California. When a purchaser exercises control over the vehicle or vessel in California prior to the planned out-of-state delivery, ownership transfers to the purchaser in California. Therefore, if any person other than the seller, or an agent acting on behalf of the seller, delivers the vehicle or vessel from California to the purchaser at an out-of-state location, ownership transfers to the purchaser in California, and California use tax applies. For example, if a purchaser asks a friend or hires a common carrier to deliver the property from California to himself at any out-of-state location, use tax applies."
To obtain clearance of the use tax and I quote again:
"Shipping receipts showing the date of delivery to a shipping agent and the date the property was delivered to the owner (if the vehicle or vessel was shipped). the recepts should include information that clearly describes the vehicle or vessel, such as the vehicle's identification number (VIN#) or license plate number, or the vessel's California registration number (CF#) or hull identification number (HIN#). If the recepts do not provide adequate information, you may need to provide additional documentation. Also, a vehicle purchaser may use from BOE-448, Statement of Delivery Outside California, to support the fact that the vehicle was delivered outside this sate."
If you are a California resident, we collect sales tax, registration fee, documenation fee, and a $50.00 smog inspection fee. We then provide you with registration in the window so you can legally drive the vehicle until your title and license plates arrive in the mail.
If you are an out of state buyer, you will need to pay a $55.00 documentation fee in addition to the price of the vehicle.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Please follow the rules of the auction after it is completed regarding deposit and full payment deadlines. Anyone not following auction rules will be reported to Ebay and appropriate feedback will be left. There is a clear title on the vehicle. A non refundable $500 deposit must be sent within 24 hours of close of auction via Paypal, money order or cashier's check. Full payment needs to be received within 5 days of close of auction and must be paid via cash, cashier's check, or money order. If you reside outside the continental US you must pay via wire transfer. Please don't bid if you are unable to follow the rules.
We do not finance vehicles. You mush have your funds readily available at the end of the auction for payment. Your bid is a binding contract to purchase a vehicle.
We do not accept credit cards.
Due to an increase in Deadbeat bidders, we must insist on a nonrefundable down payment deposit within 24 hours of close of auction. Failure to leave the downpayment will result in appropriate negative feedback and I will turn the case over the Ebay Dealers Development and let them handle the situation. Simply put....don't bid unless you are prepared to follow the terms of the auction.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
There is a clear title on the car. All vehicles that are sold to California buyers that legally require a smog inspection will include the smog unless otherwise stated in the auction. Any California buyer will be responsible for all state sales tax, license and documentation fees. Out of state buyers will need to contact their own DMV office for registration and transfer information. We will collect a $55.00 documentation fee from out of state buyers.
Thank you and we look forward to doing business with you.
On Sep-30-08 at 00:31:19 PDT, seller added the following information:
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