Early VW 411 for sale
Check out this early air-cooled family gem. It’s a 1969 411, it’s across the channel in France and it’s only a cool €4500 which is a little over three grand in pounds Sterling!
Category: Aircooled VW Parts
Early VW 411 for sale
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