Reader submission: VW Rolls Royce conversion

It seems there used to be a lot of these around, but it’s been a LONG time.  We’re glad one has survived to represent its species.  If we find two, maybe they can mate.

Thanks to Dan for this reader submission!

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Riverside, CA
$2,995

Also on eBay:
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Colton, CA (not sure why it moved)
$2,999 ($4 premium!)

Why, yes, it does have the continental kit.

Nothing unusual here, either.

Ad text (Craigslist):

i AM SELLING A 1971 VW , WITH A 4PEED TRANS, NICE INTERIOR, GOOD TIRES, white exterior , black interior, –ALL STOCK EXCEPT, ROLLS ROYCE CONVERSION FRONT HOOD AND REAR DECK LID — HAS HAD MANY NEW PARTS — ENGINE WAS REBUILT–CURRENT LICENSE –CLEAN CA TITLE — FUN CAR CALL 909-xxx-xxxx.

Ad text (eBay):

971 volkswagon, 4speed, Rolls Royce hood and deck lid kit,– car seems to run real good,  starts good, shifts good, good brakes,  lights work, turn indicators don,t flash, good glass, cheap paint job, but looks good at 20feet ( this is not a show car),decent interior,- but it is a fun little cruiser  drives good, but has a shimmy in the front end at about 45mph — clean CA.title, current registration,- feel free to call me at 909-xxx-xxxx for any other information– thanks for looking