Highlights

Completely restored, to a high standard, about ten years ago. It still retains its charm but time has slightly affected its appearance. It was garaged and used sparingly by the previous owner - a Volkswagen collector
registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI).
The seller states that the vehicle is in good mechanical condition and ready to be used.

The Appeal

Isn't it fascinating that one of the most successful cars of all time, the Volkswagen Beetle, was so 'unconventional'? One might think that the key to a successful economy car is to use the 'usual', well-proven construction techniques and simple, already commonly used technologies.

On the contrary, Volkswagen gave us with the Beetle a car with a flat four-cylinder engine air-cooled in the rear (together with the gearbox) and a body completely devoid of straight lines. Strange as it seemed, the Beetle proved so popular that its production continued in Mexico and Brazil long after the Wolfsburg plant had started building Golfs.

Here at auction we have an example from 1982, produced in Mexico. The subject of a complete restoration some ten years ago and since kept as part of a Volkswagen collection, it is in fantastic condition and reportedly in excellent mechanical condition. Located in Sicily and complete with the required ASI registration, this Beetle is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.

The History and Paperwork

Italian registration and ASI documents present
Specimen built in Mexico in 1982
Formerly part of a Volkswagen collection
Restored about ten years ago
Garage-kept and used sparingly
93,548 kilometres indicated

The Condition

Elegant red paintwork, finished to a high standard
A very straightforward example with no signs of corrosion above or below
No odd signs of corrosion on the chrome, although the seller states that it is a little worn (as is to be expected, having been stationary for a while)
Still fitted with standard Volkswagen rims, complete with hubcaps
Upholstered with the 'correct' fabric during restoration
Interior still looks good, with no obvious signs of wear and tear

The Mechanics

Flat four-cylinder air-cooled 1,200 cc engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Everything looks original and the engine compartment also looks good
The seller says it runs very well and drives exactly as it should
We are informed that it is ready to be enjoyed immediately by the next lucky owner

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