Highlights

Restored in 2023 with few miles since completion
Very tidy 1300 in Savannah Beige with red interior
Recent mechanical upgrades including alternator and starter motor
Service and brake work in 2023
New headlamp covers, wooded wheel and rear blind

The Appeal

The joy of a Beetle is that it is both classic car and, with some subtle modifications, a convincing daily driver too. This pretty Savannah Beige ‘71 1300 fulfills both roles equally well.

It was restored by the previous keeper and bought by the seller in 2023. Recent work has included useful modifications that improve reliability such as an alternator conversion, new starter motor, new belt, replacement battery and a full service. The timing had been adjusted and the engine tuned. It has been modified to run correctly on unleaded.

The vendor is only selling because he works abroad and has little time to use it. Since buying it he has fitted a wooden steering wheel, headlamp covers and a rear blind, all neat details that nudge its pretty aesthetics up another notch.

History and Paperwork

First registered 28th April 1971
Acquired by current keeper in May 2023
Previously painted pink which was changed in 2012
Reported to have been restored by the previous keeper prior to purchase
Various mechanical upgrades since 2023 detailed below and above
Recently serviced by a local VW specialist
Three keys
Registered as a Historic Vehicle with DVLA
Brake and other work in August 2023 as shown in photos
Only for sale due to lack of use as seller works overseas
Stored in a secure weather-tight lockup and kept covered when not in use

The Condition

Savannah Beige paintwork appears in smart condition for its age
Bodywork presents well in photos with panel edges and wings in good order for age
Sits on white steel wheels with chrome hub caps
Fitted with quality matching Vredestein classic-style tyres
Chromework in good order as shown with some light age
Lights in good order with some light misting to some fittings
New wooden steering wheel, headlamp covers and rear blinds fitted since acquisition
Red vinyl with white piping interior works nicely with the exterior colour
Interior is very well kept across door cards, headlining, seats and trim
New gear knob and sun visors
Glass pop-up sunroof fitted
Red carpets in good order as shown in photos

The Mechanics

1,285cc 4cyl air cooled engine
4-speed manual transmission
Cylinder heads upgraded to run on unleaded fuel
Alternator conversion completed
Recent new fuel lines and filter, new starter motor, new belt, and new battery
Recent full service, timing adjustments and tune-up
The vendor states the car starts reliably and runs well
No reported running or driving issues
Very tidy engine bay as shown in photos

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