Highlights
- Original UK-supplied 1303 model in factory Texas Yellow
- Comprehensive older restoration then carefully stored
- Featured in a Mathewsons "Bangers & Cash" auction
- Extensive recent mechanical maintenance including regular servicing
- Characterful and stand-out classic in great condition
The Appeal
A classic Beetle always stands out, but a Texas Yellow Beetle really stands out. And surely, when you’re investing in Volkswagen’s highly usable classic, that’s exactly what you want?
This lovely 1973 1303 received an extensive, high quality restoration around 10 years ago. That it remains in such good order is down to long term storage, to 2020, and then the caring attention of the current keeper. When it was auctioned by Mathewsons of Bangers & Cash fame in 2020 they waxed lyrical about its quality, and the photos today suggest the same condition.
Since acquiring the car the vendor has used it sparingly but serviced it regularly. Other work has included new battery and fuel pump, distributor cap and rotor arm, fuel lines, vacuum pipes, sump drain plug and filter and new spark plugs. The tappets have also been adjusted.
In great condition and with the added appeal of being MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt, this is a stand-out example of these charismatic classics.
The vendor says:
“This Beetle gets admiring looks wherever I go and is so inexpensive to run. It’s colour makes it stand out at shows and will have many admirers.”
History and Paperwork
- Originally registered in August 1973
- UK-supplied car built in Volkswagen's Belgian factory
- Current keeper since October 2020
- Acquired form a specialist dealer in Alcester
- Previously sold through Mathewsons auction house in summer 2020
- Restored around 11 years ago and then put into storage until 2020
- Qualifies for historic vehicle status with tax and MOT exemption
- Annual classic car insurance costs just £110 according to seller
- Volkswagen factory heritage certificate as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Workshop manuals
- Invoices and receipts as shown
- Regularly used for car shows and summer outings by the current keeper
- Some spares included as shown
Work undertaken since vendor acquired car:
- New battery
- Fuel pump replaced
- New distributor, cap and rotor arm
- Fuel lines and vacuum pipes renewed
- New fuel tank breather pipes/ connections
- New sump drain plug and filter
- Several engine oil changes
- Tappets set
- New spark plugs
The Condition
- Good looking car that is well detailed with Minilite-style alloys, chrome runner and front spoiler
- Restored in 2013/14 with little subsequent use due to storage
- Finished in its original factory Texas Yellow paintwork
- Presents in very good order due to comprehensive restoration
- Minilite-style alloys with cream finish and polished rims in good order
- Bodywork presents well with no reported accident damage
- Paintwork in good order with very light aging such as stone chips
- Black vinyl interior presents well in photos with original fitting s
- Black carpets trimmed in yellow to matchin exterior
- Face-off stereo fitted
- Chromework including bumpers, handles and surrounds and side runners in good order
- Underside appears to be very presentable with no structural issues advised
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre air-cooled 4cyl engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Extensive mechanical work carried out during current ownership summarised above and below
- No reported running or driving issues
- Well kept engine bay as shown in photos
Recent work since 2020 summarised:
- New battery and fuel pump installed
- New distributor, cap and rotor arm fitted
- Replacement of fuel lines, vacuum pipes and tank breather connections
- Multiple engine oil changes with new sump drain plug and filter
- Tappets adjusted and new spark plugs fitted
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