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1978 Volkswagen Beetle Karmann Convertible
Few cars are as instantly recognizable—or as much fun at ordinary speeds—as a classic Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet combines the unmistakable shape of the original Beetle with a Karmann-built convertible body, a 4-speed manual transmission, and Volkswagen’s late-production fuel-injected flat-four. Finished in classic white, it has exactly the laid-back personality that made these cars icons.
Built during the final years of German Beetle convertible production, the 1978 Cabriolet represents one of the most developed versions of the original air-cooled Beetle. Volkswagen sold nearly 10,000 Cabriolets for 1978, making these late Karmann convertibles increasingly recognizable collectibles today.
The odometer currently shows approximately 47,800 miles. Due to the vehicle’s age and limited historical documentation, mileage is being represented as 47,800 indicated miles rather than verified actual mileage.
Highlights
1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Karmann-built Cabriolet body
1.6L air-cooled flat-four
Factory fuel injection
4-speed manual transmission
Rear-wheel drive
White exterior
Classic chrome bumpers and VW hubcaps
Convertible soft top
Approximately 47,800 indicated miles
Recently replaced front brakes
Acquired by PGA Automotive through a charity auction
There is an honesty to an old Beetle that newer cars simply can’t reproduce: a simple air-cooled engine behind you, four gears, an upright windshield, and an open roof. It’s the kind of car that turns an ordinary Sunday drive into an occasion without needing tremendous speed or complexity.
This isn’t being presented as a concours restoration. It’s a charming, driver-quality classic showing the character you’d expect from a nearly 50-year-old Volkswagen, and that’s part of its appeal.
For someone looking for a classic convertible that can actually be enjoyed rather than simply displayed, this Karmann Cabriolet checks a lot of boxes.
PGA Automotive
2625 N Main St Ste A
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-605-0351
This 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Convertible is available for drivers in Gainesville, Ocala, Newberry, Alachua, Williston, Trenton, High Springs, Hawthorne ...