Here’s a rare one. The L’Automobile was a Brazilian-built, VW-powered coupe which allegedly used some parts from the previous VW do Brasil SP2 and, of course, used a VW chassis, engine and transaxle.
The seller says this car runs and drives well and only has a few minor needs. The key here is that it is complete and the L’Automobile-unique parts are there. Given the VW mechanical bits, mechanical issues should be easy to manage.
The reserve hasn’t been met, but we can’t imagine it’s too much higher. This could be a great little oddball for Cars and Coffee and occasional commuting!
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Hallieford, Virginia, USA
$3,150 with 18 bids, reserve not met and four days to go
If you saw this on the street, would you know be able to identify it?
Here’s a profile, possibly shot through jail bars (?).
We feel a Tatra vibe here. Quad headlights look pretty good here and lack of flip-up means this has aged better than many 80s cars. Hood bump is interesting, but there’s no engine there.
Profile is not offensive, but brings to mind many other cars.
Rear looks pretty good for a kit-type car. Obligatory VW quad tips may give away the power source.
A hatch is present, but the floor is high for reasons that are likely obvious.
Frunk appears to be very large.
Interior looks nice enough and appears to be in really good shape.
The engine sits under the hatch floor.
Here’s a better look.
Here’s documentation that this is indeed a real “L’Automobile.” Surely, the Frenchness adds something.
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Nice odd ball air cooled VW. Attractive hand built Brazilian lift back coupe. Looks like a Ferrari insures and drive like a bug. Runs and drive very well , could be an every day driver, but more of a fun weekend driver. Current owner had plans to use for car shows.
New Virginia inspection, engine looks and sounds right, no smoke or leaks pulls strong,not slow, fitted with single choke webers with K and N filters. Clutch action is smooth and 4 speed shifts without any issues. Steers and brakes properly. Electrical is all good, everything works ,charges fine no battery drain issues. Paint has a few minor stress cracks but will polish up and is very presentable. Glass and misc. trim is in good order. Tires are in good shape, front are new. Floor pans are solid. Interior has no rips and dash pad is excellent. New wipers, battery,tires, turn signal switch
Minor issues:
Cassette player is out junk.
Has minor play in steering column bushing (minor).
Speedo reads in kilometers works fine but does not record mileage.
804 xxx-xxxx Carl
car titled a 1989 but ebay would not take the vin number so it a 1989 not a 1980!!!!!!!!!!