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Asking price

£19,250

Private seller

1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S BIG Special Edition

  • Left Hand Drive
  • 1,091 Kilometres
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1600cc
  • 1974
  • Blue
  • Private seller
  • IE
    Kanturk, Ireland

Description

Just arrived! more photos soon.

Beautiful VW Beetle 1303S BIG Special Edition,

Ontario Blue Metallic L95M, Stunning Velour interior, with the original 5½J x15 (ET34) (Lemmerz “GT”) sports wheels and wood veneer dashboard trim, vinyl padded Petri AG steering wheel with alu-silver trim detailing, special wooden gearshift knob, etc . All part of the 'Big' special edition package.

Full matching numbers VW factory certified !

In the mid 70s the VW Beetle was sadly nearing the end of its tenure and Volkswagen launched some of the best limited edition versions of this ever popular car. This particular 1303S is shown in one of the nicest colours available at the time, and only in this special edition model. Ontario Blue Metallic.

The interior is finished in the stunning special velvet cord and loop pile carpeting in Blue (Dunkel blau)

This edition also came with wood veneer dashboard trim, vinyl padded Petri AG steering wheel with alu-silver trim detailing, special wooden gearshift knob along with a host of other extras depending on the market it was supplied to.

The 1303S was fitted with the 50hp 1600cc engine so it was the most powerful Vw Beetle at the time.

See Similar Extract from VW brochure;

A VW Beetle with big ideas about itself. That's why we've called it, quite simply, the Big Beetle. There's a 1600 power unit which will take you from 0 to 50 in just 13 seconds and after that you can cruise all day at around 81 mph. This Big Beetle is really something rather special, in fact it's special effects certainly make quite a list. There's wall to wall carpeting, wide ribbed corduroy seats and a range of Big Beetle metallic paint finishes. To continue. There's a sports gear shift, a wood-look facia and a sports steering wheel that's a real pleasure to get to grips with. There's still more however, very sensible rubber faced bumpers and a pair of powerful reversing lights. All in all the Big Beetle will take some missing, it's big extras are more than noticeable. But just to make certain it's recognised for what it is there are some special side stripes to make the point. That point being at course, "The Big Beetle". Try one for size, feel its quality. We know you'll love its big difference. It's also something we haven't yet mentioned. A Big Bargain

More photos and details to follow.

Worldwide shipping can be arranged. Beautifully preserved limited edition 70s beetle.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

Yes

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

2 listings since 2025
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Vehicle location

Kanturk, Ireland
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Country:
Ireland
Reference number:
C2019146
Listed on:
23/02/2026
Year:
1974
Colour:
Blue
Seller type:
Private

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