Highlights
- Evocative Herbie-inspired livery applied to a factory Pearl White car
- Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen identity certificate included in the sale
- Offered in very smart overall condition
- Rare 1300 model produced for less than a year
The Appeal
Everyone loves Herbie, right?! The anthropomorphic Volkswagen Beetle is instantly recognisable the world over, and here we have a well-executed Herbie tribute based upon a factory L87 Pearl White 1300.
As the photographs show, this Beetle is in very good condition for its age, and besides the Herbie livery, it’s very original throughout. The car comes with its Spanish registration document, current ITV inspection, and a Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen identity certificate. For those seeking their very own ‘Lovebug’, or simply want a great example of a rare classic 1300 Beetle, this car is the one for you.
The History and Paperwork
- Supplied new to Bilbao, Spain in L87 Pearl White on whitewall tyres
- 2025 ITV sticker displayed in the windscreen
- 53,098 km indicated
- Comes with a Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen identity certificate, showing factory order location and specifications
- Spanish registration certificate present
The Condition
- Highly presentable inside and out, and true to its factory specifications, barre the Herbie-inspired ‘53’ livery and stripes
- Smart ‘towel rail’ bumpers with light wear apparent only
- The bodywork looks to be very straight and solid, while the doors appear to fit very well
- All looks clean and well presented under each of the wheel arches
- Very smart interior, with no heavy wear or known significant defects advised
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre air-cooled flat-four
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Smart engine bay
- The vendor demonstrates that ‘Herbie’ ticks over smoothly and revs cleanly
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