Highlights

Classic Volkswagen Beetle fitted with the desirable 1.5-litre engine
Acquired by the seller in August 2021 and regularly used as a commuter vehicle
Benefitting from a refurbished Newton Commercial interior, including heated front seats and triple-insulated carpeting
Subject to various maintenance and improvement works in recent years, including a reconditioned carburettor, underside wax oil treatment, and replacement axles, headlights, front brake hoses and front suspension components
MOT exempt but voluntarily tested, with a clean certificate valid until 12 February 2027
ULEZ compliant

The Appeal

Originally conceived as a simple and affordable means of transport, the Volkswagen Beetle went on to become one of the most successful and recognisable cars ever produced. Remaining in production for an extraordinary 65 years and achieving total output of more than 21.5 million examples, it earned a place in automotive history thanks to its distinctive styling, mechanical simplicity and enduring charm.

Few cars have enjoyed such universal appeal. From bustling cities to rural backroads, the Beetle found admirers across the globe and became closely associated with the social and cultural movements of the 1960s and beyond, cementing its status as a true automotive icon.

This late-1960s example is fitted with the larger 1.5-litre engine and is presented in an attractive all-blue colour scheme. The interior has been sympathetically refurbished using Newton Commercial components throughout, including heated front seats and triple-insulated carpeting to enhance comfort and usability.

Owned by the seller since August 2021 and used regularly as a daily driver, the Beetle is now offered for sale. Whether enjoyed as a characterful weekend classic, taken to air-cooled gatherings and vintage vehicle events, or pressed back into regular service as a retro daily driver, it remains a charming and highly usable example of one of the world’s most beloved cars.

Key Information

Mileage: 7,900 miles (indicated, unwarranted - seller reports total mileage is 107,900 miles)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt, though registered a clean second-time pass valid until 12 February 2027
Technical specs: 1.5-litre flat-four, four-speed gearbox
Paperwork: V5C registration document, various invoices

The Detail

Powder Blue paintwork with stainless-steel bumpers
Shadow Blue and Ice Blue twin-tone leather interior supplied by Newton Commercials in April 2022 complete with heated front seats and triple-insulated carpets
Specification also includes a Wolfsburg-badged steering wheel with chrome horn push, opening front quarterlight windows, a glovebox, and an under-dashboard wicker shelf
Some minor paintwork flaws are present including a chip and corrosion around the front badge, minor corrosion on some of the seams/gutters, pitted door handles, a scrape on the nearside rear corner, and some flaking paint on the passenger side corner of the dashboard under windscreen
Various parts supplied by VW Heritage Parts Centre in February 2024, including speaker and mount, stainless-steel bumpers, wiper arm, and hubcaps
Reconditioned carburettor supplied in October 2022
Headlights and front brake hoses were replaced in May 2022, and the undercarriage treated with wax oil
Rear axle renewed and frame head welded in April 2022
Front axle, shock absorbers, ball joints, anti-roll bar and steering damper replaced in December 2021
Serviced in September 2021 which included replacing the engine oil and filter, gaskets, fuel hose, fuel filter, distributor, plugs, and ignition leads, rewiring the ignition coil and horn electrics, and tightening the fan belt
Registration excluded from the sale

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