Descripción
UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S Karmann Cabriolet
Estimate
£10, 000 - £12, 000
Registration No: HBN 490N
Chassis No: the details below
MOT: Exempt
Subject to a previous comprehensive body and mechanical overhaul which included extensive reworking of the floor pan
Understood to have originated in Italy, and converted to Right Hand Drive by a previous keeper
Desirable 1303S model, fitted from factory with a 1600cc twin-port engine
A genuine Karmann Cabriolet
Along with the Ford Model T, Citroen 2CV, and original Mini, the Volkswagen Beetle is generally recognised as being one of the elite pack of pop motoring icons. Conceived in the small Stuttgart design office of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the air-cooled, rear-engined 'People's Wagon', sponsored by the new German Chancellor, one Adolf Hitler before the outbreak of War, and resurrected by the British Army Major Ivan Hirst as part of the Allies post-war rebuilding of bombed-out German industry, went on to clock up a 21 million world record production milestone. The 1302 and 1303 'Super Beetles' saw the final development of the Beetle, and in many ways, they were the best. To the casual observer, the 1970 Beetle looked similar to previous models, the 1302 and 1303 ‘Super’ Beetles were the most radical reworks of the car during its long life. MacPherson strut front suspension was adopted, which allowed more front boot space and improved handling. The struts also allowed space for front disc brakes to be fitted from the factory. For the 1303S, the larger 1600cc engine was also adopted to deliver more power.
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