Rotisserie restored 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Freshly built MOFOCO Outlaw 2110cc flat 4-cylinder STROKER engine 165HP (300 Miles) Turn-Key Show & Drive Condition
Up for sale is a stunning, meticulously upgraded 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible finished in classic Ceramic-Coated Silver paint with a immaculate black padded cloth convertible top (featuring a heated glass rear window) and original Karmann badging. No detail was spared on this build, combining classic air-cooled style with top-tier performance engineering and high-end modern reliability upgrades. Over $40,000 has been invested, backed by receipts for work performed and the original owner's manual.
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Drivetrain & Engine Performance (300 Miles Since Completion)
Engine: Freshly built MOFOCO Outlaw 2110cc flat 4-cylinder engine
Cooling & Shroud: Bernie Bergmann high-flow Porsche-style fan shroud kit
Carburetors: Dual EMPI HPMX 44mm IDF carburetors with an upgraded air cleaner system (center-mounted behind shroud with powder-coated air bonnets)
Ignition & Cam: 123ignition programmable Bluetooth ignition paired with an Engle W-110 camshaft
Flywheel: 8-dowel lightened flywheel
Exhaust & Heat: Vintage Speed stainless steel exhaust system, Dansk (Denmark) 38mm heater boxes, and CSP stainless steel fresh air heat ducts
Valve Covers: Bugpack heavy-duty racing aluminum finned valve covers
Oil System: Bernie Bergmann full-flow oil system with FRAM HP1 spin-on racing oil filter, 72-pass EMPI oil cooler with thermostatic electric fan, EMPI 3.5-quart deep oil sump, Vintage Speed sump plate, and magnetic drain plug
Transmission & Clutch: Smooth-shifting 4-speed manual transmission upgraded with a Kennedy Stage 1 pressure plate and SACHS throw-out bearing
Brakes, Wheels & Exterior Features
Braking: Front Wilwood disc brake conversion for superior stopping power
Wheels & Tires: New 15x5.5-inch Mobelwagen aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in brand-new 175/70HR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires
Paint & Top: Ceramic-coated silver paintwork paired with a black padded cloth convertible soft top and heated glass rear window
Lighting: Upgraded exterior lighting featuring classic Hella H4 headlamps and Bosch amber fog lights
Interior & Cabin Amenities
Upholstery: Custom new interior from Sewfine (Colorado) featuring black leatherette with iconic GTI-style plaid cloth inserts
Dash & Gauges: Padded dash equipped with a VDO speedometer (inset fuel gauge), auxiliary VDO oil pressure and oil temperature gauges, and an original Quarz-Zeit clock
Comfort & Tech: AM/FM/CD head unit and fitted rubber floor mats throughout
Documentation & Details
Investment: Over $40,000 invested in parts and professional labor
Includes: Complete receipt documentation for work performed + original owner's manual
This is one of the finest, best-sorted air-cooled Super Beetle Convertibles available-offering high performance, modern driveability, and show-stopping looks.
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