The concept of inheriting a potentially collectible project car is one most of us here would relish. However, not everyone wants an old car, which can seem more like a nuisance than an opportunity. The seller of this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle convertible claims he received this final-year drop-top as part of an inheritance but that he’s not into old cars. However, he’s priced it fairly for a vehicle that runs and drives and also, supposedly, is clean underneath. There are some details about the Bug worth discussing that might make it an opportunity for an air-cooled fanatic. Find the Beetle here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,800.

The 1978 Beetle convertibles are commonly referred to as the “Champagne Edition II” cars, which were offered in two metallic paint colors and equipped with a variety of interior upgrades. Blue is one of the two colors offered, and based on archived for sale listings, this Beetle’s finish lines up with other final-year special editions. The seller may not know this, but it could make the asking price more compelling for an informed Beetle buyer. The top has clearly seen better days, but if you’ll find a fun detail if you check out the photos from the other angle: a sticker in the back window from “The University of Margaritaville.”

These Champagne Edition cars were loaded up with a variety of unique features, all of which appears to be accounted for. Ermine seats, burled wood trim on the dash, a Blaupunkt radio, a padded steering wheel, and a few other special touches. What made these final-fling models particularly special is that dealers could only receive one or two cars, so stock was always limited. While most dealers opted for the metallic blue paint job, the other color – more of a deep peach in tone – was rarely selected, so finding one of those is a bit of a trick. Regardless, this car appears more or less complete with just some basic cosmetic flaws.

The running 1.6L air-cooled engine was equipped with Bosch fuel injection by the time U.S. sales wrapped up, and made around 50 horsepower. When you take all of the Champagne Edition features into account, it really does seem like VW threw everything it had at the model that essentially made the company a household name in the country within a decade or two. The seller may have no interest in older cars, but I’m confident someone will snatch this up before the weekend is out given the desirability of these Bugs and the unmodified condition that this car appears to be in. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Lothar… of the Hill People for the tip.