Highlights

Desirable 1302S with 50bhp 1.6-litre engine
Extensively restored around 10 years ago
Replacement engine fitted in 2016
Very well presented in stand-out yellow
RHD model with comfortable high back seats

The Appeal

For Beetle aficionados, this car’s ‘1302S’ badge says it all. These early '70s models got the larger 50bhp 1.6L air-cooled engine, plus improved front suspension and other modifications aimed at improving stability.

This 1972 RHD Karmann has been in the UK since 1974 and with its current enthusiast keeper since 2009. Around 10 years ago, between 2014 and 2016, it received a significant amount of investment covering bodywork, paintwork and a replacement engine. The work included a colour change to the fetching yellow you see in the photos.

The Karmann Beetle is one of classic motoring’s most stylish and reliable four-seat open top classics. This very tidy example gives the buyer the benefit of all that work.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1972
First UK registered 24th january 1974
Eight registered keepers in UK
Current keeper since July 2009
Colour change from blue to yellow in 2014
Extensive work in 2014 to 2016 as shown in photos
Work covered bodywork, paintwork, mechanicals and replacement engine
V5C
Registered as a Historic Vehicle

The Condition

Yellow paintwork presents well following restoration and respray around 10 years ago
Bodywork also in good order due to this work
Exterior chrome is presentable with light tarnish on bumpers and hub caps
Black folding roof in very good condition as shown
Black vinyl interior with desirable high back seats as shown
Fitted with face-off stereo and four-spoke factory wheel
Front and rear seatbelts fitted

The Mechanics

50bhp 1.6L air-cooled four-cylinder engine
4spd manual gearbox
Invoice for engine replacement in 2016

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