1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S

Highlights

  • Only 54,290 miles
  • Original condition 
  • Family-owned since new

The Appeal

The 1303S version of the VW Beetle was the final German evolution of the famous air-cooled icon, but it was much more than just a case of old wine in a new bottle. The ‘Super Beetle’, as it was known, offered many safety-oriented upgrades, a plusher and more comfortable cabin, more luggage space, revised suspension and front disc brakes along with a more powerful 1.6-litre engine. As a result, the 1303S shares very little with the original versions, but retains the same charm and character that makes these tough little machines so endearing. 
This is a rare opportunity to obtain a very original and low-mileage example in a distinctive Hellas gold metallic finish. Owned by the same family since new, it has spent much of its life stored in a garage and was used as recently as two years ago. The car has recently been given a clean bill of health by a mechanic, concluding that they couldn’t detect any outstanding problems with the way the car drives.
This 1974 car has a recorded mileage of just 54,290 miles and comes with a fascinating provenance which includes its original New car order form, Vehicle data card, Service book and invoices totalling a sum of the excess of £5000. Untarnished by any modifications, the car has survived thanks to the diligent and dedicated owner who not only treated the car to a restoration in the late 80s but had kept on top of the maintenance and upkeep of the car. It is now being sold by his widow, due to a lack of use, and the need to reclaim garage space.

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The History and Paperwork

  • Bought new by the current owner's father-in-law in 1974
  • V5 present, with older issues also available
  • Family owned since new, with just one recorded previous family owner
  • Retains its original VW Northway Garage new car order form
  • Comes with its Drivers instruction manual, Vehicle data card, Service book and two repair/maintenance manuals
  • Service book with stamps up to 1984, with an additional stamp in 2007 at 53,895 miles
  • Comes with two keys
  • invoices for welding, new parts and respray for £3200 in 1989
  • Total spending since 1989 amounts to around £5000
  • MOT and Tax exempt
  • It was last issued an MOT in 2008 and has only covered 171 miles since then
  • Consistently stored in owner's garage 
  • The car was last actively used two years ago but is regularly started
  • Was used as a leisure and show car
  • Undersealed when new

The Interior

  • Very original interior 
  • Part fabric seats do show age-related wear, mostly affecting the driver's seat
  • Floor carpets complete and damp-free, displaying a remarkable lack of ageing
  • Original rubber mats
  • Rosewood Trimmed Dash
  • Padded Dashboard free of significant damage
  • Switchgear and controls in good order
  • Everything is said to function
  • Signs of discolouration on the parcel shelf and rear luggage carpet
  • Door cards, interior trim and headlining are free of damage
  • Passenger door-close vacuum still evident
  • Minor repair noted on the gear lever, doesn’t hinder its operation
  • Padded 4 Spoke Steering wheel intact
  • Speedometer legible

The Exterior 

  • Subject to a restoration in 1989
  • Structurally solid as far as we could discern, with the floor pan, inner wings, sills, jacking points and suspension mounts looking solid with light age-related wear
  • Panel fit looking positive with healthy beading
  • No issues with door gaps. Passenger doors shut reassuringly
  • Very light storage-related marks were noted on the wings but free of significant dents or scuffs
  • Light superficial corrosion was noted on the lower sections of the car, mainly on the wings, offside lower rear quarter panel, bottom edge of the bonnet and around the off-side wing around the headlamp
  • L98C Hellas Gold metallic paint retains a decent lustre
  • Paint blistering on the bonnet
  • Chrome in good order, with only the rear bumper showing any signs of age
  • Windscreen is lightly marked but the rest of the glass is good with healthy-looking seals 
  • Dealer option Lemmerz GT sports wheels - all in good shape and retain their centre caps. 
  • Matching Firestone tyres are from 2008, but retain a healthy amount of tread

The Mechanics 

  • It has received a recent mechanical check over by a trusted mechanic who has deemed the car roadworthy
  • Twin port 50 bhp 1584cc starts on the button, with no oil warning lights
  • Said to drive well with no outstanding issues from the engine
  • Idles evenly with no untoward noises
  • Engine displays well, with tidy ancillaries and hoses
  • Mild signs of age were noted on heat exchangers and silencer
  • No signs of fluid leaks on the day
  • 4 Speed Manual Transmission
  • Decent clutch and is said to engage gears with ease
  • No reported issues with the steering or braking
  • Exhaust leak-free, with no smell of fumes inside the cabin
  • The electrical system said to be in good order

Summary

The air-cooled Beetle models are well known for their reliability, usability and practicality and have long been established as a classic. Retaining their status as daily drivers thanks to their durability, this example is further enhanced due to its low mileage and the unique one-family owner status. This must mark it out as a uniquely decent example of a 1303S. Its originality means that a little effort is needed to make it perfect but thanks to the huge network of knowledge and parts, it can be made almost as good as new with relative ease. 

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Specifiche del veicolo
  • Anno 1974
  • Marca Volkswagen
  • Modello Beetle
  • Colore Hellas Gold
  • Chilometraggio 54,290 Miglia
  • Cilindrata 1584
Dettagli d'asta
  • Tipo di venditore Privato
  • Città Great Missenden
  • Posizione Buckinghamshire
  • Paese Regno Unito
Storico delle offerte
19 offerte
  • as•••• £6,600 04/04/23
  • Ne•••• £6,500 04/04/23
  • pa•••• £6,300 04/04/23
  • Ne•••• £6,100 02/04/23
  • Jb•••• £6,000 01/04/23
  • Au•••• £5,500 01/04/23
  • Jb•••• £5,000 01/04/23
  • sh•••• £3,500 01/04/23
  • ad•••• £2,700 31/03/23
  • pa•••• £2,500 31/03/23
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