Highlights

Well kept car with old repaint in white
Nicely detailed with chrome arch and wheel trims
Low displayed mileage of 49,121 kms
Large history file including lots of early paperwork
Voluntary MOT to July 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

We can only imagine the attention this Karmann must have drawn during its first 15 years, pottering around Sicily amongst the tiny Fiat 500s. It was imported to the UK in 1989 by an RAF officer, and we’re told has covered just 17,000 km since arrival. The odometer now shows 49,121 kms, which we’re told is correct.

Classically finished in white with a black vinyl interior and a matching fabric roof, this is a really tidy 1300 Karmann. It has clearly been cherished and looked after, as a large history file with handwritten notes from the current long-term keeper attests. We love the details, like the chrome arches, wheel trims, and the original Bosch radio.

The paintwork presents well following an older respray. There are a few points to note in the photos, but nothing that overly detracts. It is a mark of the current keeper’s approach that the car has been regularly MOT’d, despite this not being a legal requirement. The current voluntary test runs to July 2026 with no advisories.

History and Paperwork

First registered 13th July 1974 in Sicily
Imported to UK in September 1989 by a RAF officer
Five UK keepers since arriving in UK
Current keeper since June 2013
V5C
Handwritten notes from current keeper
New roof, clutch and some servicing since arriving in UK
Large history file including many early documents, as shown
Factory handbook
Radio handbook
Various old MOTs to support mileage
MOT tests variously record mileage in miles and km (formerly incorrectly)
Vendor states that the displayed mileage is correct, but this is not verified
Current voluntary MOT valid to 15th July 2026 with no advisories
VIN number 154276026

The Condition

Smart white paintwork is an older repaint in good overall condition
Some light marks and deterioration to note to the paintwork in the photos
These include marks to arch edges as shown
Bodywork appears in good order, with a few points to note in photos
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Fitted with chrome arch guards to rear arches
Steel wheels with matching spare and chrome trims to road wheels
White banded tyres complement the paintwork
Chromework in good order, including bumpers and headlight trims
Slight fade to note the indicator orange colour on the rear lights
Black fabric roof replaced since arriving in the UK and presents very well
Roof appears to be in good working order
Black vinyl interior in standard, unmodified condition with only very light wear
Black carpets and vinyl door cards are also in good order, as shown
Original four-spoke factory wheel and period Bosch radio fitted

The Mechanics

1,300cc air-cooled flat four VW engine
4spd manual gearbox
We are told the car has been regularly serviced
Good history file of ongoing maintenance as shown
No advisories on MOT

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