Highlights
- Smartly presented in white with retrimmed white interior
- Genuine factory Karmann convertible
- Dry stored and sparingly used as a wedding car since 2019
- New German Sonnenland Hood recently fitted
- Full custom white leather interior
- New alloy wheels plus matching spare with originals included
The Appeal
Karmann’s conversion of the Beetle delivered one of the best-quality four-seat convertibles of recent times. Spacious, reliable and as enduringly stylish as any Beetle naturally is, these cars make great weekend indulgences or, as here, have obvious commercial potential as wedding cars.
The vendor tells us that this car is a European-market LHD car that he imported and registered in the UK in 2019. It appears to have previously spent time on the Isle of Man. Smartly finished in white, it benefits from new alloy wheels - the originals are included - plus a new beige German Sonnenland roof and professionally retrimmed white interior.
It has been lightly used since 2019 as a wedding car and dry stored when not in use. As the photos show, it is in great condition and with its sympathetic upgrades, looks like a very interesting buy.
The vendor says:
“This Beetle is a lovely car to drive, one of the best classics I have ever driven. It has smooth gear changes, throttle response is good. The interior is clean and fresh while maintaining the classic appearance.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th June 1981 overseas
- First registered in UK in December 2019
- Single registered UK keeper
- Recently used as a wedding car
- Stored in a dry garage since purchase
- Some service history available since 2019 purchase
- Factory-fitted convertible Beetle Cabriolet, we are told
- Previously registered on the Isle of Man
- Factory handbooks
- Radio handbook
- MOT exempt by age
- Last MOT expired May 2023
- Fitted with black and silver display plates
- Invoices for recent work as shown
The Condition
- Pretty car in white with recently fitted cream white roof and retrimmed white interior
- Paintwork in good order as shown in photos
- Vendor reports a few small stone chips and light scuffs/marks
- Bodywork presents well in photos with straight and flush-fitting panels
- Underneath is well cleaned and sealed according to seller
- New alloy wheels installed including a spare wheel
- Original white steel wheels included as shown in photos
- New German Sonnenland convertible roof fitted
- Full custom white leather seats in very good order with matching dashboard and doorcards
- Interior features dashboard veneer-effect trim
- Classic radio plus modern hidden head unit in glovebox
- New speakers installed
- New fuel gauge fitted
- Instruments and switchgear look in very good order
The Mechanics
- 1,584cc 4cyl air-cooled engine
- 4spd manual transmission
- Factory-standard engine starts and runs well
- Vendor states that there are no known faults
- Smooth gear changes and good throttle response advised by the seller
- Vendor states it has been well maintained with all required works, maintenance and repairs completed
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