Highlights

Solid and roadworthy ‘72 Beetle with 1200cc engine
Various work in 2020 including fitting electronic ignition and disc brakes
Just two former registered keepers
Always kept in dry storage
Controle Technique valid to September 2027

The Appeal

Few cars do simple, reliable and unassuming quite like a classic Beetle. And yet these cars are now amongst the most distinctive on the road, and also very usable thanks to their robust mechanicals.

This 1972 Beetle is a proper ‘user,’ a car to get in and enjoy classic motoring. It is badged as a 1300, but the vendor tells us it is fitted with a 1200cc engine. It is also fitted with reliable electronic ignition and improved disc brakes to increase the drivability. This work was part of a 2020 overhaul that is documented in the photos.

There is scope to improve the cosmetics, but since it carries Contrôle Technique to September 2027, it is ready to run.

History and Paperwork

First registered 19th July 1972
VIN number 112526385 corresponds to a 1972-built car
Reported to have had just two former registered keepers
Contrôle Technique valid to 19th September 2027 with advisories to note
The odometer shows 24,300 kilometres, but is likely to be higher due to a five-digit layout
We are told it has been well-maintained with a good service history
Major work was carried out in 2020, including the addition of electronic ignition and disc brakes
Invoices for 2020 work shown in photos
Dry stored in recent years, we are told

The Condition

Bodywork as shown with some dents on the wings and front hood
Blue paintwork applied 35 years ago and would benefit from being repainted
Original colour was orange as shown under wings and inside
New headliner installed
Rear black vinyl bench seat is in good condition
The two front seats need attention as shown with rips to seat bases
Interior is usable but would benefit from some investment
Floors and underside as shown in photos with advisories on technical inspection
Fitted with steel wheels and Toyo tyres that show some age

The Mechanics

Badged as 1300 but vendor states engine is 1,200cc
Manual 4-speed transmission
Some electrical work is required, we are told
Upgraded with electronic ignition in 2020
Disc brakes were added in 2020
Other work undertaken in 2020 as shown in invoices
The vendor reports the car drives very well
Advisories to note on technical inspection

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