Highlights

Converted to right hand drive
1600cc engine fitted
New hood recently sourced

The Appeal

A true design icon and one of the most successful cars ever produced, the Beetle is one of the few cars which genuinely needs no introduction.

This particular car started life fitted with a 1300cc engine, which has since been replaced with a 1600 unit to add a bit more power. This, along with the disc brakes and inertia reel seatbelts, makes it a decidedly modern car in comparison with the original Beetle when it was first released.

It has only been driven a couple of miles in the past year and remains in excellent condition. The fabric hood has recently been replaced and the black paintwork is in presentable condition.

If you’ve always fancied a convertible Beetle with a little extra power, then this is the car for you.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1975
Imported to the UK in 1982
Resprayed around 1987
Converted to right hand drive
1600cc engine fitted for a little extra power
Previous owner kept the car for 32 years
Only driven two miles in the past year
Road Tax and MOT exempt
Four previous owners
Original owners manuals
A collection of old MOT certificates and tax discs

The Interior

Simple, uncluttered cabin
Black plastic dashboard well preserved
Switches and instruments work as they should
Tan upholstery in good condition
Some wear to driver’s and passenger’s seat lower bolsters
The vendor has informed us that the interior will be re-trimmed prior to sale
Front edge of rear seat worn
Inertia reel seatbelts fitted
Headlining secure
Rear side trims once had speakers fitted — now removed
Carpets presentable
Original jack and spare wheel in front boot

The Exterior

Bodywork thought to be all original
Heavy gauge steel wings
Paintwork in good overall condition
Chrome bumpers and mirrors replaced in 2012
Fabric hood recently replaced
Hood folding mechanism works easily
Original tonneau cover included
Glass rear window offers excellent visibility
Original Rostyle wheels refurbished with black centres
A set of four Firestone F-560 tyres fitted, said to retain good tread
Lamp lenses clear and bright
Underside is said to be clean and free from corrosion

The Mechanics

1600cc engine fitted for a little extra power
Front disc brakes reportedly stop the car well
Said to be lovely to drive, with a comfortable ride and no untoward noises
In excellent mechanical condition throughout
Engine bay tidy and presentable
Converted to right hand drive in 1989
Invoices on file for spare parts and servicing

Summary

There’s something inherently charming about a Beetle, with their rear-mounted air-cooled engines and unmissable styling. And what’s not to like about a convertible version.

Add to this the extra poke you get from a larger engine and you get a very useable car indeed. This is the perfect choice for use on sunny afternoons and is almost guaranteed to bring a smile to the driver’s face, as well as passers by.

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