Rare and desirable GT model, produced to celebrate strong sales
Comprehensively refurbished in 2000, including a full engine rebuild
Impressive history file with engine warranties and restoration photographs
Described by the vendor as feeling like driving in a time capsule
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Beetle GT1600 is one of the more spirited iterations of the world's most recognisable people's car. With its 1,600cc air-cooled flat-four offering a useful step up in performance over lesser variants, the GT1600 is arguably the most eminently drivable machine in the classic lineage.
This 1973 example was comprehensively refurbished in 2000, including a full engine rebuild, and has covered just 15,000 miles since. The vendor reports that it starts reliably every time and drives without any knocks or bangs, adding that the engine is surprisingly nippy for its age. A large folder of paperwork accompanies the car, including engine warranties and photographs documenting the restoration.image.png1.27 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 15,000 miles (odometer has been replaced; the vendor reports that estimated actual mileage is approx 60,000 miles)
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