Ya think it is an AS?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-VW-BUG-BEETLE-PARTS-ONLY_W0QQitemZ350207639531QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item518a007feb&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
JB
Hiya Mongrel,
I'm pretty sure that it is not an AutoStick. I'm not seeing a control valve in the engine compartment.
Although it's still pretty early in this auction, if the price stays on the low side this could be a heckuva deal for a parts car. It's looking like most everything is there. Might be worth keeping your eye on even if it's not an AS.