Highlights
- Restored to a high standard
- Dry stored in climate-controlled bubble
- Original interior preserved in good condition
- All instruments and electrics reportedly in working order
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Beetle is among the best-selling, longest-running cars of all time - a remarkable feat when you consider what an unconventional design it was.
It's one of the most recognisable and beloved classic cars ever produced, with a distinctive silhouette and charming character that has endeared literally millions of people. This 1974 example has been restored to a high standard, maintaining its original interior and ensuring all factory features are in working order.
Having been dry stored in a climate-controlled 'bubble' by the current owner since 2021, this Beetle presents an opportunity to own a well-preserved piece of automotive history that continues to attract attention wherever it goes.
It's one of the most recognisable and beloved classic cars ever produced, with a distinctive silhouette and charming character that has endeared literally millions of people. This 1974 example has been restored to a high standard, maintaining its original interior and ensuring all factory features are in working order.
Having been dry stored in a climate-controlled 'bubble' by the current owner since 2021, this Beetle presents an opportunity to own a well-preserved piece of automotive history that continues to attract attention wherever it goes.
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD car
- 1974 model year
- Badged as a 1500, although this is a 1200 model
- Purchased by the current owner in June 2021
- Dry stored in a climate-controlled bubble
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- 23,654 miles indicated
- Another speedometer accompanies the car, visible in the photo gallery below
- Several invoices from marque specialists
The Condition
- Restored to a high standard
- Presents in smart condition for its age, as shown in photos
- The bodywork and floor pans look to be straight and solid, with minimal wear and no known damage or serious corrosion reported by the vendor
- Equipped with whitewall tyres
- Original interior preserved in very good condition for its age
- All instruments reportedly work correctly
The Mechanics
- Originally a 1200 model, now fitted with an 'AB code' twin-port engine, suggesting an early '70s 1300
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Reportedly starts and runs well and has no faults known to the vendor
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