Winning bid
£8,700

1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1300

Highlights 

• Very low mileage 
• Very good condition throughout
• Subject of major renovation in 2012
• Factory sunroof

The Appeal

Having been the subject of a major renovation in all departments only ten years ago this is a very sweet looking Beetle presented in Nepal Orange with a contrasting black vinyl interior with orange stitching and piping to the seats.
Low number of owners, low (indicated) mileage and being a limited edition late model Beetle in such an eye-catching colour should ensure plenty of interest from enthusiasts, collectors, and Beetle fans.
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The History and Paperwork

• First registered in 1975
• Subject of a major renovation back in 2012 with over £10,000 spent
• Very little use or mileage since major renovation
• Historic vehicle
• Current MOT expires 28th March 2023
• V5c present showing only 3 owners
• Full set of keys

The Interior

• Fully equipped 
• Black vinyl interior with orange stitching and piping
• Good condition throughout 
• Heated rear window
• Re-trimmed and recent new carpets
The basic Beetle interior is in good shape throughout, having been re-trimmed as part of its renovation, and features the late model soft dashboard and a period radio, which may actually not work.
There are some signs of minor wear to the interior as you’d expect to find in a vehicle of this age and the headlining needs some attention but otherwise the interior presents very well.
The metal factory fitted sunroof works well and is a rare and welcome extra.

The Exterior

• Good Nepal Orange paintwork
• Recently re-sprayed in its original colour
• Good wheels and tyres all round
• Many new body panels from VW Heritage
The exterior of the car looks vibrant in its rare Nepal Orange paint and, benefitting from some new body panels and a recent full re-spray, looks to be in good all-round condition.
The external body trim around the car is beginning to delaminate in places and there is the odd sign of paint bubbling in small areas and various chrome trim is also showing signs of age, but overall, the car looks very good.
Wheels and tyres all look good, as does the engine bay and underneath.
The nearside door may require some adjustment as it looks to have marked the body on closure and the door mirror is beginning to corrode, and the front bumper rubber insert looks loose, but these are minor issues easily put right.

The Mechanics

• Renovated brakes and suspension
• Front brake disc conversion
• Carburettor rebuilt
• Up-rated brake master cylinder
• Chassis sprayed with anti-corrosion treatment
• Electronic ignition fitted
This Beetle has done very little mileage since its first round of renovation and has been given a recent service and check-over to ensure all is well. 

It has had a recent MOT which it passed with no advisories and is reported to start and run very nicely, with no issues to advise.

The Summary

A nicely renovated late model Beetle in a great colour that is full of character and is in great all-round condition.
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Auction Details

  • Year1975
  • MakeVolkswagen
  • ModelBeetle 1300
  • ColourOrange
  • Odometer4,163 Miles
  • Engine size1285cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountyLondon
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

24 Bids

JTCAC••••
Bid
£8,700
11/05/22
John V••••
Bid
£8,600
11/05/22
JTCAC••••
Bid
£8,500
11/05/22
John V••••
Bid
£8,400
11/05/22
John V••••
Bid
£8,300
11/05/22
JTCAC••••
Bid
£8,200
11/05/22
Tobar••••
Bid
£8,100
11/05/22
JTCAC••••
Bid
£8,000
11/05/22
Tobar••••
Bid
£7,900
11/05/22
JTCAC••••
Bid
£7,800
11/05/22

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