2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Convertible

At the 1994 North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the Concept One, a "retro"-themed concept car with a resemblance to the original Volkswagen Beetle. Designed by J Mays and Freeman Thomas at the company's California design studio, the concept car was based on the platform of the Volkswagen Polo. A red cabriolet concept was featured at the Geneva Motor Show, also in 1994. The New Beetle carries many design similarities with the original VW Beetle: separate fenders, vestigial running boards, sloping headlamps, and large round taillights, as well as a high rounded roofline. It was assembled in VW's Puebla factory in Mexico.

For consignment, and ready for summer fun, a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS in drop top format. Retina searing green paint, all the classic bug lines, a clean leather interior, and all the safety systems that were lacking in the original work together to form this retro styled piece of automotive art work. Factor in a clean Auto Check report and a mere 21,874 miles logged since new and you can't go wrong.

Exterior
A smoothed and updated design was penned around the original Beetle and many of the styling cues have been retained. Bathed entirely in Cyber Green with well minded gaps this VW looks like a brand new 17 year old car. Neoprene bumpers front and rear form an aero design at both ends of the car and fit nicely into the modern era of vehicles. Large round headlights are sloped back and fit smoothly into the front fascia and fenders. Small rocker trimmings flare out and remind us of the running boards of yore. This small flare connects the separate front and rear fenders giving more retro styling to the side view. Up top, a black canvas power top is on with a glass rear window to protect you from the elements and is looking just fab. Bringing up the rear are a pair of large body integrated tail lights and a small sloping trunk lid in between. Multi-spoke 16" wheels grace the 4 corners and are wrapped in newer blackwall rubber with good tread. Cool dude...

Interior
Sculpted door panels in a mix of cream leather topped with Cyber Green plastic greet us when first swinging the doors open. A slight frown is noted with the sagging of the leather just above the armrests on both doors. Black switches are on for the power windows, locks, truck and fuel door releases. More cream leather for the stylish front buckets which show only the slightest signs of wear on their smooth bolsters. A cream plastic console races toward the dash and houses the shifter and requisite cupholders. A simple but effective dash shows in black and cream with a round gauge in front of the driver showing a myriad of gauges for the driver to monitor. A bulbous outcropping of the dash holds the AM/FM/CD player, heater/AC slides and buttons and further down the heated seat buttons as well as the ESP (electronic stability) controller. A small rear cream leather bench seat provides room for 2 with a small storage cubby in the center which also doubles as an armrest. Clean tan carpeting floods the floors and to keep with the retro theme we note the vase and flowers and the large cover for the top when in the lowered position. Peace and love man...

Drivetrain
Lifting the hood, the engine is up front these days folks, we see a 2.0 Liter fuel injected gasoline 4-cylinder making 115hp. This engine is well hidden under a bevy of plastic covers and shows with a light coating of dust. Sending power to the 4.31 geared axle is a 6-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission that can be left in drive or shifted manually through the gears.

Undercarriage
A clean and original underside is seen up on the lift with only bits of road dirt and minor patina. A strong steel unibody is seen as well as gray rust-free floor pans. Independent Macpherson suspension is on front and for the rear we see independent coil springs. Power steering is noted as well as 4-wheel power disc brakes. The original single exhaust system is seen and remains rust free.

Drive-Ability
Slipping into the comfortable leather buckets I had come to realize that I wasn't in just any Beetle. I was in a new one. A twist of the key and the engine came to life and settled into an almost inaudible purr. Out on the patented Classic Auto Mall Test Track this bug exhibited good acceleration, adequate handling and surprisingly good braking. All functions were operational at the time of our drive and thanks to an unexpected warm spell we got to do it topless. Fun Fun Fun

Long gone is the image of utilitarian simplicity that the Beetle is known for. With an eye-catching color, smooth lines and a plush leather interior it's easy to fall in love with the New Beetle. Visit our Hallowed Halls and get your retro on with this low mile ride and dig that groovy vase and flowers...Funky!

VIN DECODE
3VWCM31Y35M300141
3-Mexico
V-Volkswagen
W-Passenger Car
C-GLS
M-2.0 Liter I4 115hp
3-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
1Y-New Beetle Convertible
3-Check Digit
5-2005
M-Puebla, Mexico Assy Plant
300141-Sequential Unit Number

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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.