1978 Volkswagen Beetle Columbia

1978 VW Beetle, Electric Conversion For Sale This is a 1978 VW Bug converted to 100% electric drive here at Duke's Garage 2011. The power plant is a 52 horsepower 3 phase AC motor, with water cooled Curtis motor controller. Experience 100 flbs of torque, readily available at zero RPM.This battery pack consist of a 19.4 kwh Lithium iron phosphate 34 cell system. Integrated battery management system, which protects your batterys and monitors performance. 3.0 kw charger w/ 110 volt or 220 volt VAC household input. Charge time on this bug is 8 hours at 220 volts. Range is 85+ miles per charge depending on your driving preference. The AC electric motor utilizes the stock 4 speed VW manual transaxel, to reach speeds of 90 mph. Front disc brakes and Baja champion wheels. CD/FM stereo, custom instrumentation and LCD display which shows state of charge and driving operation voltage. New metallic merlot paint job and wetherstripping. Very clean interior and top no tears or abuse. Over $45,000 invested in the restoration, finished October 2011. Pay for the conversion and get the Bug for free! The electronic components on this vehicle are in working order. There are no defects present on this vehicle. There are no problems with the engine. The exterior has been well maintained and is in good condition. Garage kept. The inside of this vehicle is smoke-free. The interior is extra clean; it was very well kept. We have been unable to determine if the odometer reflects the actual mileage of this vehicle. The transmission shifts like it was new. There is some collision damage present on this vehicle. Please review the entire listing prior to bidding. Purchase this vehicle at a great deal as a subsequent owner. There is a set of brand new tires on this vehicle.