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Used 1979 Volkswagen Beetle (Pre-1980) for sale near me

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Ext. color: Powder Blue
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual 4-Speed
Engine: Other 4-Cylinder 1.4L
Stock #: 92038815STK
VIN: 1592038815

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I was looking for a lifted new body Chevy, they didn`t have one on the lot at the time. John the owner went out and found me the truck I was looking for within a week at a great price and kept in contact with me while he was finding me a truck.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Yellow
Int. color: Tan
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Engine: Fuel Injected Flat 4
Stock #: ORD2795
VIN: GCCORD2795

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Still looking have a good selection of El casinos, but

Still looking have a good selection of El casinos, but I'm in pa. And they are all far away.i like to see and drive something before I buy.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Orange
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: I4 1.6L
Stock #: 92027418
VIN: 1592027418

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Seating: Leather Seats

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Best Car Shopping Experience by far!

Not only was buying our new car fast it was easy and fun! Financing was quick, easy and painless. The cost of the car was completely transparent, well explained and haggle free. The descriptions of the vehicle online were spot on - nothing to hide or diminish. I’ve never had such a pleasant experience buying a car. Next time we need a new car Shamrock will be our first and only stop.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: White
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Engine: 1600CC 4 Cylinder
Stock #: DFW2798
VIN: GCCDFW2798

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Seating: Leather Seats

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I was impressed how quickly you folks got back to me with

I was impressed how quickly you folks got back to me with all the info i needed about the plymouth i was interested in , but you are too far away , and i have to see a car up close , and feal the car , you know.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: Black/White
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Engine: Transverse 4 other
Stock #: SAN675
VIN: GCCSAN675

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Ralph was helping me and he was very attentive during our

Ralph was helping me and he was very attentive during our communication. He was very straight forward answering my questions.

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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Engine: 1.6
Stock #: 661131
VIN: 1582028109

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 1600 cc EFI
Stock #: VW
VIN: 1572044234

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Red
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: Other 4-Cylinder 2.7L
Stock #: 05725066STK
VIN: 5725066

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Peach Red Metallic
Int. color: White
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 1,600cc H4
Stock #: NC-241229233
VIN: 1582039331

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Silver
Int. color: Gray
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 4 Cylinder
Stock #: 72082785
VIN: 1172082785

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Ext. color: White
Int. color: White
Transmission: Manual
Stock #: 74049
VIN: 1582017299

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Blue
Int. color: Lt. Gray
Drivetrain: Unknown
Fuel type: Other
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 4 Cylinder
Stock #: W0220
VIN: 3VWS1A1B23M905561

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: Black
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Engine: 4-Cylinder
Stock #: KCM1252
VIN: GCCKCM1252

Vehicle information

Ext. color: White
Int. color: White
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Engine: 1600cc
Stock #: VC1635-W
VIN: 1582021635
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