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1976 Volkswagen Beetle 1200
Highlights
- Stand-out Lofoten Green with Cognac leatherette
- Only four registered keepers
- Very original example including period radio
- Great condition inside and out
- Well documented history
- A true survivor well cared for over 48 years
The Appeal
The joy of a classic Beetle is that it is all things. Durable daily driver, practical wagon for family and friends and potential classic show star.
This stand-out Lofoten Green 1200L would do every one of those things brilliantly. It is a deluxe L model with a lovely Cognac leatherette interior and the only remaining one from its year still on the road. The condition is impressive, testament to its handful of keepers over its 48 years. This is a Bug that is ready to go. It has covered a documented 68,422 miles from new.
It is pleasingly original - right down to the period radio - and in very good order. The only obvious deviation from standard is a welcome one - a hidden, modern Bluetooth stereo with speakers and a powered Alpine subwoofer to provide a great soundtrack to its characterful journeys.
Low-owner, low mileage factory-correct Beetles are like the Holy Grail. This car has been loved and looked after all its life and it shows. Grab a fantastic collector's car while you can, they are only going one way in this condition!
There is a genuine reason for sale due to house renovations and extension and the new owners and his family will be very sad to see this Bug go. Like the previous family before them, it has become a big part of their family life. With the children even helping with some of the minor restoration and servicing that has been carried out over the last few years. Due to this, the mileage may increase slightly as they enjoy it a couple more times.
The History & Paperwork
- First registered in UK 26th January 1976
- Only four registered keepers
- First keeper was supplying garage which owned it for 1 month
- 2nd and 3rd keepers were husband and wife team
- They bought the vehicle on 1st March 1976
- Same family owned from March 1976 to February2022
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Vendor advises full service history with all stamps in original service book
- Current keeper since February 2022
- One keeper (family) for most of its life
- Used by first keeper for 46 years including trips to Europe
- Thick history file of work from new
- Includes virtually every document, receipt or certificate from new
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Original service book, sales brochure, instruction manuals and Haynes manual
- Last MOT expired June 2018 with no advisories
- 91,574 miles showing on that test and now on 92,384 miles
- Odometer has been replaced twice during car's life according to seller and this is fully documented
- Vendor advises that the documented mileage is actually 68,422 miles
Parts included with sale which haven’t been fitted:
- Front brake disc conversion kit worth £456
- Replacement/modern Front seat belts
- Polished stainless steel tapered tail pipes and clamps
- Billet door lock pulls for anti-theft
- Four baby moon chrome hub caps
- Chrome Stone guard wheel arch set
The Condition
- Stand-out Lofoten Green paintwork in very good order
- Paintwork presents well with consistent, bright finish across car
- There are minor signs of age as shown in the photographs
- These include some paint flake to the rear number plate shroud, likely easily remedied
- Bodywork in very good order with solid panels and no reports of accident damage or rust
- All heaters channels working as they should
- Underside in good order with protective finish shown in photographs
- Exterior fittings including steel wheels and chrome work is well kept
- Smart Cognac leatherette vinyl interior in very good condition with only minor points to note in photos and below
- During vendor's tenure since 2022 car fitted with rear belts and polished
- Modern Bluetooth stereo with receiver, amp, 6x9s and Alpine subwoofer (which can all be easily removed if required)
The original interior is in fantastic used condition. There is one small rip in the headlining as shown in the pictures. It really is a bit of time warp in here with all of the original buttons, steering wheel etc present.
The exterior of this Beetle is again in very original condition and has been kept garaged for most of its life and especially over the last 20 years. The paint is in fantastic condition. It has had a number of minor running repairs over the years with the doors and wings being repainted and they have been matched very well, it's impossible to tell. The car has also been re-undersealed at a couple of points during its life.
Overall it looks great as you can see from the images. The chrome work is in very good condition also. The car sits on its original steels with 4 original hubcaps.
The exterior of this Beetle is again in very original condition and has been kept garaged for most of its life and especially over the last 20 years. The paint is in fantastic condition. It has had a number of minor running repairs over the years with the doors and wings being repainted and they have been matched very well, it's impossible to tell. The car has also been re-undersealed at a couple of points during its life.
Overall it looks great as you can see from the images. The chrome work is in very good condition also. The car sits on its original steels with 4 original hubcaps.
The Mechanics
- 1,192cc Volkswagen flat four engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Thick history file of maintenance dating right back to beginning
- No reported running or driving issues
- We understand that the car drives very well
- Since 2022 engine bay cleaned with new and fresh air hoses and vacuum hose breather pipe
Mechanically, the car has been maintained meticulously no matter the cost and every service, replacement part etc has been recorded. It has the original 1200cc engine and other than standard maintenance it hasn’t needed a rebuild.
As a result, the car starts and drives very well and is a joy. It recently had a new battery.
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Auction Details
- Year 1976
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Beetle
- Colour Green
- Odometer 92,384 Miles
- Engine size 1200
- Seller Type Private
- Town Bristol
- County Somerset
- Country United Kingdom
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- keas@xt•••• £6,250 15/09/24
- mr-w•••• £6,200 15/09/24
- keas@xt•••• £6,100 15/09/24
- mr-w•••• £6,000 15/09/24
- keas@xt•••• £5,900 15/09/24
- mr-w•••• £5,800 15/09/24
- peoples•••• £5,000 15/09/24
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