Highlights

Right-hand drive example
Previous Owner Last 26 Years
Rebuilt 1,384cc engine fitted in late 2021, with approximately 500 miles covered since
All previous Mot certs and copy log books from new backing up Miles at 109,570

The Appeal

Introduced at the close of WW2 as a common man's car, the Beetle's utilitarian nature and air-cooled simplicity offered generations of driver and accessible, easy-to-handle avenue onto the roads. As a result, it became an icon of free-spirited youth culture and has gone down as one of the most iconic, recognisable cars ever built. They remain remarkably popular.

This particular car has been in the hands of its current owner since around 2000, having been purchased from a work colleague. Previously used as daily transport, it benefits from a comprehensive mechanical overhaul carried out in late 2021, with very little mileage covered since. The bodywork would benefit from some cosmetic attention, presenting an opportunity for a new custodian to bring the exterior up to the same standard as the mechanicals.

Key Information

Mileage: 109,570 miles - Mileage is guaranteed as we have full paperwork to back up
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,384cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Accompanied by V5c, dealer correspondence, folder of history and original handbooks

The Detail

Big bore 1,384cc engine fitted in November 2021, replacing the original 1,200cc unit
Approximately 500 miles covered since the engine rebuild
New alternator fitted at the time of engine change
New fuel pump fitted at the time of engine change
New brakes, including brake cylinders, were fitted at the time of engine change
New tyres fitted at the time of engine change
The vendor states the car is mechanically sound and runs very well
Bodywork described by the vendor as in need of tidying up
Red livery appears very original throughout
Some blistering and bubbling, commensurate with age
CPS alloys across the car, with gentle wear
Brake drums carry surface corrosion
Some gentle corrosion to the underside
Highly original interior
Pioneer speakers fitted
Instruments are clean and legible
Dashboard in good overall order
MOT and tax exempt
Alloy wheels fully re-furbished with recent tyres

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