Highlights
- Reconditioned engine
- Featured in January 2006 edition of Volks World magazine
- Previously displayed at West London Volkswagen Museum
- Comprehensive restoration in 2005
- Recently passed MOT with no advisories
- Dry stored with only occasional summer use since restoration
The Appeal
The Volkswagen 1303LS represents the final evolution of the Beetle lineage, featuring the curved windscreen and improved dashboard of the late-model Super Beetles. While this infused a gentle touch of modern design and put off a few purists, it's undeniable that this is the most usable of the legendary German 'people's car'.
Now, if you take that formula and put it into the better-built and rather more luxe Karmann convertibles, you've got a very desirable, drivable classic. A top-down summer classic, no less, loaded with character and a very attractive yellow livery. Put simply, this little car has nothing but good going for it. It's not one to miss!
Having been showcased in the West London Volkswagen Museum and featured in Volks World magazine, this 1973 car has a fascinating provenance and has very clearly been cherished. The car underwent a major rebuild in 2005, and since then has been kept in proper storage with a record of only limited use.
It's a smasher - beautifully presented, bright and accompanied by an impressive history file.
Now, if you take that formula and put it into the better-built and rather more luxe Karmann convertibles, you've got a very desirable, drivable classic. A top-down summer classic, no less, loaded with character and a very attractive yellow livery. Put simply, this little car has nothing but good going for it. It's not one to miss!
Having been showcased in the West London Volkswagen Museum and featured in Volks World magazine, this 1973 car has a fascinating provenance and has very clearly been cherished. The car underwent a major rebuild in 2005, and since then has been kept in proper storage with a record of only limited use.
It's a smasher - beautifully presented, bright and accompanied by an impressive history file.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1973
- The DVLA records 3 previous keepers
- Current owner has had the car since August 2022
- Previously displayed at West London Volkswagen Museum
- Underwent major rebuild and restoration in 2005
- Restoration featured in January 2006 edition of Volks World magazine (copy included with car)
- Complete service history available since current ownership
- Dry stored with only occasional light summer use since restoration
- Stored in purpose-built barn during current ownership
- Recently checked before MOT test by local aircool specialist
- Passed MOT test with no advisories
- Being sold reluctantly due to owner's health issues
The Condition
- Very bright, eyecatching yellow livery
- No dents or scratches
- One or two tiny superficial paint chips
- Hood appears in very good order
- Underside appears free from notable defects and rust (confirmed by Beetle garage)
- Interior in overall good condition
- Seats are clean and undamaged
- Very original overall condition
- All switches work properly
- Functioning speedometer, fuel gauge, etc.
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre flat-4 engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay in good order with no issues we can discern
- Factory standard except for electronic ignition
- Recent work includes repairs to the heater channels and a replacement chassis stiffening assembly
- The vendor tells us that the car starts and drives without issue
- We've no reports of any mechanical faults
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