Highlights
- Fully restored while maintaining original features
- Just 33,514 miles indicated which the vendor believes to be genuine
- Stored in dry conditions for most of its life
- Original floor pans, heater channels and panels
- Engine professionally rebuilt
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Beetle as iconic as it gets. Created as an everyman's car, it's rapidly become beloved for its distinctive shape, reliable air-cooled engine, and simple, robust engineering.
This specific Beetle stands out for its impressive originality and careful restoration. With just 33,514 miles on the clock, which we're told is most likely genuine due to having been kept in dry storage for most of its life, the current owner took on a "labour of love" to create this fabulous example.
It's now ready and waiting for its lucky new owner. A great opportunity for a fan of Volkswagen's legendary 'bug'!
It's now ready and waiting for its lucky new owner. A great opportunity for a fan of Volkswagen's legendary 'bug'!
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1973
- 2 former registered keepers
- Purchased by the current owner on 3rd May 2024
- Has been kept in dry storage for most of its life
- Low mileage of 33,514 miles indicated
- Fully restored while maintaining original features
The Condition
- Exterior looks smart with a handsome orange livery
- This is reportedly true to its factory finish
- All panels are reportedly original
- Floor pans and heater channels are reportedly original
- We understand the bumpers are original
- Underneath is sound
- Original headlining
- Original high-back front seats
- All switches and instruments work
- Original switches
- No modifications except for non-original wheels
The Mechanics
- 1300cc Air cooled engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine was rebuilt prior to current owner's purchase
- All front end ball joints replaced with new parts
- Brakes and hydraulics newly replaced
- The vendor reports the car is in very good mechanical condition
- We've no reports of any mechanical faults or issues
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