VW Beetle Advice Needed Please

Hey Guys

I am currently interested in a 1972 VW Beetle as a project car. I still have the Corsa Utility as my primary car so this will strictly be my project car.

So the car is in Randburg, so am I. The owner says it a '72 but can't drive due to one of the coil's wires not giving power so theres no spark and the clutch cable that has snapped. The car has papers and its license is valid till August 2014.

Are these parts difficult to find or expensive?

What other thing except rust in heater channels etc do I have to look out for?

We have temporarily agreed on R3000 for the car.

Here are a few pictures:







Thank you guys, your insights are appreciated.