Highlights

Full restoration to original condition by VW experts
Much loved family car for over 50 years
Restored in original Clementine colour
Available for viewing in Devon

The Appeal

The Beetle is a great example of classic car enthusiast's love of a friendly face. Soft featured and perky, the Beetle's simple mechanics and ever-enduring legacy continues to resonate with generation after generation of enthusiast. It's become, like many Volkswagen products of its era, synonymous with free-spirited travel and hippy culture - a true pop-culture classic if ever there was one.

This fine example has been with its loving family for over fifty years, and was subject to a comprehensive restoration between 2004 and 2007, which is still holding up impressively. Vibrantly painted, and accompanied by a plentiful paperwork file, this well-loved car is ready and waiting for its new keeper.

The vendor notes:

"Much loved for more than 50 years in the family. Smart looking, both outside and internally. Quite an eye-turner when driving around local lanes and villages!"

The History and Paperwork

Registered in January 1971 in Reading, Berkshire
Bought from the original owner in April 1973
Much loved for more than 50 years with the same family.
Regularly MOT'd until exempted in December 2017
Regularly serviced annually with some supportive paperwork available
Full restoration carried out from 2004 to 2007, including the engine assembly
Logbook and other accessories available with sale
A photographic record of the restoration is available on request

The Condition

Attractive, vibrant clementine livery
Some soft signs of wear, though nothing too intrusive
No obvious corrosion we can discern
Brightwork still contrasts nicely
Glasswork and lenses in good order
Wheels appear in solid condition
Some surface corrosion to the underside, but nothing of concern
Cabin was retrimmed during restoration and looks in good order
No sign of any rips or tears, and the seats are in fine condition
All instruments appear clear and legible
Some discolouration to the headlining and visors

The Mechanics

1,200cc four-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay looks in good overall order
During the restoration, all mechanical equipment was replaced to as-near-as-possible to original spec
We're told the car has been regularly maintained
We've no report of any mechanical issues

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