Highlights

Rare Karmann-built Cabriolet with fuel injection
California import
Largely unwelded body with only minor professional floor repairs
Extensive mechanical renewal recently completed
Comes with US title, import paperwork, and owner's manual

The Appeal

The Karmann Cabriolet is among the most coveted variants of the Volkswagen Beetle. Built by coachbuilder Wilhelm Karmann in Osnabrück, these convertibles were produced in far smaller numbers than their hardtop counterparts, and the 1303 LS fuel-injected version represents one of the final and rarest iterations of the open-top Beetle.

This particular example was imported from California and is described by the vendor as largely unwelded. The fenders have been recently repainted inside and out, and the car sits on chrome wheels with hubcaps, now wearing new whitewall tires. The vendor states the interior is original, with the dashboard, instruments, front seats, and rear bench all presenting well.

Mechanically, the car has benefited from considerable recent renewal work. The vendor states the engine runs well and the transmission shifts as it should. With its documentation in order and transport assistance available throughout Europe, this Karmann Cabriolet is well worth the attention of any open-top Beetle enthusiast.

Key Information

Mileage: 6,297 miles indicated
Country of registration: USA
Technical inspection status: not stated
Technical specs: rear-mounted, air-cooled 1,584cc (1.6-liter) flat-four engine producing 48 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transaxle
Paperwork: US title, import paperwork, and owner's manual included
All import taxes are paid for. But country of registration is USA. Buyers still need to register the car in their own country. Car is inspected but has no MOT, so not ready for use on the road.

The Detail

Fenders recently repainted inside and out, with inner wheel arches color-matched
Vendor notes the body reported largely unwelded, with only small floor sections beneath the battery professionally replaced
Soft top is older but reportedly functional; tonneau cover for the folded top included
Chrome wheels with hubcaps, fitted with new whitewall tires
The vendor states the interior is original, with the dashboard in place (no cover fitted)
All instruments reported present
Front seats and rear bench described as presenting well
Vendor notes wiring harness fully inspected and repaired
New wheel cylinders, brake master cylinder, injectors, fuel tank sender unit and fuel pump fitted, we are told
The vendor describes the chassis as original and in solid condition
Located in Damwoude, the Netherlands; transport assistance available throughout Europe

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