Highlights

Presents well
Mot and tax exempt
ULEZ compliant

The Appeal

A car that that is popular at every corner of the globe, is easy to maintain and cheap to run, their simplicity being a huge part of the appeal, the VW Beetle seemingly never goes out of fashion and continues to enjoy wide appeal among all kinds of drivers. Instantly recognizable and huge fun to own and drive, it’s no wonder they sold more than 21 million units over their 60-year production run.

This example here looks the business in its two-tone paint work, is presented in great all-round condition and has recently had fair amount of work done to bring it up to the standard we see it in today.

The History and Paperwork

Supplied new in 1972
Only one owner until 2016
V5c present
Historic Vehicle
MOT and Tax exempt
2 sets of keys
Spare wheel, jack and brace

The Interior

Original black and beige cloth interior has faded a little over the years but the cabin is in all round good condition with a wonderful patina earned over its fifty year life
No rips or tears on the seats
Original Beetle steering wheel included
Quick shift gear lever and mechanism allowing for a more precise gear change
All gauges and electrics work
LW/MW Radio
Dashboard and trim are free from any cracks or damage
Headlining appears relatively mark free and shows no signs of sagging
Door cards in good shape generally, the passenger door pocket has come freely slightly but this should be an easy fix
Carpets are all snug with some light wear evident but no rips visible

The Exterior

Brown and Beige paintwork
There are a few scratches and paint cracks dotted around the car but these are minimal
Some paint bubbling evident to nearside of bonnet
Stone chip protector
Small crack to front number plate
Chrome trim overall pretty good, just a few areas that may need some attention such as rear bumper
No dents or dings visible
Four good tyres with plenty of tread
Underneath appears good and solid
Nice clear headlights
Small crack to offside front indicator glass above wing

The Mechanics

1,584cc petrol engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Part restoration by previous owner includes:
New clutch
Engine stripped, cleaned and inspected
New crankshaft oil seals, gaskets etc.
New brake cylinders and brake pipes
Wheel bearings removed, greased and reset
New electronic ignition
Steering rack fitted
Wings and bonnet removed and painted, bolts replaced
All electrics reported to function correctly
The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise

The Summary

As popular as they have ever been, this is a great opportunity to purchase a fine-looking Beetle with the more meaningful 1600cc engine and a fair amount of mechanical work done recently. Whether it’s used or stored away for a few years, it will surely remain in high demand in years to come, so grab yourself one of the more adorable little icons.

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