Highlights

Factory correct colour scheme in smart black with tan roof
Spent its life in Italy before being imported to UK by seller
Unmodified and very handsome car with original steel wheels
Well maintained by specialist Terry’s Beetles

The Appeal

With Spring threatening to Spring, the snowdrops appearing, and the daffodils edging out, is there a better time to buy a drop top Beetle? Few events are as guaranteed to bring a smile to your face - and those of your passengers - as a sunny drive in a classic Beetle convertible.

The joy of these cars is that you get Volkswagen engineering, Beetle character aod quirkiness and space for four people. Even the hood, designed to perfection by Karmann, is easy and smooth to operate of the weather does get a bit ‘British.’

This handsome 1973 Beetle Karmann spent much of its life in the warm climes of Italy before being acquired by the current keeper from a specialist in Holland. She imported it to the UK a few years ago and has used it sparingly. All the servicing and maintenance has been done by model specialist Terry’s Beetle.

Retaining its original factory colour scheme - as confirmed by a helpful factory certificate - this lovely looking car looks very tempting.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1973
Factory certificate confirms build date and specification
Retains its original factory colour schemeof black paint, tan roof and slate interior
Originally sold new in Italy
Spent its life in Italy before being acquired by the seller in Holland
Imported to the UK by the seller a few years ago
Always maintained by Terry’s Beetles
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Displayed 53,213 kms (33,065 miles) but this is not verified due to the 5 digit odo

The Condition

Factory correct black paintwork in very good overall condition
Vendor describes paintwork as good but not perfect
There are some minor points to note but nothing that detracts overall
Bodywork is very well kept with vendor reporting that there is ‘no rust’
We understand that the underside is in good order with no issues advised
Chromework presents well and is a neatly accented by the dark paintwork
Steel wheels in good condition with chrome factory hub caps equally well presented
Lights front and rear in good order with no damage or misting reported
Tan folding roof is in very good condition with no obvious damage or tears to note
The roof appears to work correctly and fits well into the header rail
Slate vinyl interior is very good condition as shown and remains factory standard
Black carpets, door cards and dashboard all well presented with no damage reported
Door card furniture, switchgear and dials in good working order
Retains a period radio as shown and four spoke factory wheel with leather wrapped cover
Original car radio is a bluetooth upgrade so modern accessibility to music and handsfree phone available
No reported faults with electrics, switchgear, dials or lights
Comes with a hood cover (behind seat)

The Mechanics

Upgraded 1.6L air cooled 4cyl engine
4spd manual gearbox
Vendor says the car is a ‘good runner’
Maintained by specialist Terry’s Beetles since arriving in UK
Acquired by the seller from a well known Dutch classic car dealer
No reported running or driving issues

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