Description
Very beautiful European 1974 Karmann Cabriolet 1303 S Beetle (logo on the bodywork), 93, 400 kms and increasing, in pearl orange with a black Alpaca hood and a new Alpaca hood cover, with the headlining in white in very good condition as are the sun visors.
Filet anti-remous.
The door and window seals are new,
The heating works perfectly, the ventilation too,
The five new tyres are tubeless on alloy wheels, except the spare wheel which is on a steel wheel.
The steering universal joint, a common weak point, is new,
The interior is original black vinyl, the front seat foams are new (rebuilt to original specification, in horsehair),
Under the rear bench, a Trafficox battery disconnect plate with 1 12 V socket and 2 USB ports has been installed,
Under the dashboard, 2 gauges have been installed (tachometer and oil temperature), as well as a battery charging switch with 2 fast USB charging ports,
The speedometer has been serviced (the needle used to wander) and now shows the exact speed,
The steering wheel is MOUNTNEY, 15-inch diameter, in black leather with its hub,
The windscreen wash bottle is the original type but electric. (I kept the one that mounted on the spare wheel),
The 1600 cm³ 50 HP engine has been completely rebuilt in November 2025 by a professional and the clutch kit is new. As the engine was out of the car, the rear panel was blasted, anti-corrosion treated and repainted in epoxy,
A polyurethane silentbloc kit has been fitted in place of the front train rubber mounts,
A complete rebuild of the Solex carburettor was carried out and the intake manifold surfaced,
Two chrome long-range headlights in Mini style have been added,
The front and rear bumpers are like new. The front shock absorbers are new and the rear ones are Gotti, in excellent condition,
Brakes serviced (discs at the front and drums at the rear are in excellent condition),
The alternator and electronic ignition are new (123 ignition and Bosch coil),
The chassis is nickel with no rust,
The accelerator cable is new,
The oil change has just been carried out and the filters replaced. The registration document is in the classic/ collection category, hence black plates.
I have €12, 120 in professional invoices I can provide.
The vehicle has been appraised by CLASSIC EXPERT and the price of €25, 000 corresponds to the appraisal (book provided).
The technical inspection can be carried out in the presence of prospective buyers, who can meet the professional (Cox specialist) who maintains the car.
