Highlights

Only 69,900 km from new, documented by the service booklet
Only two owners since new
Never restored, retains all its original character
A charming and very practical four-seater convertible
Will be sold with newly renewed overhaul

The Attractions

The latest evolution of the Beetle has not upset its winning formula. These newer models had curved windscreens and more precise steering, but still possessed all the original charm and appeal.

The convertible version made by Karmann proved to be particularly popular, offering buyers a convertible of great quality built with great care and designed to the same standards as much more expensive cars. It could accommodate four people and was rich in refined details such as opening rear windows.

This delightful cream-coloured Karmann is a very special car. It is an original and never restored example, with a body in excellent condition and a brown vinyl upholstered interior that is particularly well preserved. Its condition testifies to the great care with which it has been maintained by its only two previous owners, who have driven it less than 70,000 km in its almost 40 years of life.

These are classic cars of great charm but at the same time practical and very usable, and this example is offered for sale with a newly renewed overhaul, which further confirms its reliability. A real gem for collectors.

History and Documentation

First registered on 9 June 1976
This car has the inscription 1303, but the registration documents indicate that it has an engine of 1,172 cm³.
The seller informed us that this VW has only had two owners since new
Original manuals shown in the photo gallery
Mileage of 69,900 km, documented by stamped service booklet
Revision will be carried out at time of sale
Revision documents
The seller has informed us that this car has never been fully restored
The odometer shows 69,967 km, which the seller assures us is genuine

The Condition

A car of great quality, made in the Karmann factories
Original cream-coloured paintwork in very good condition
The paintwork has received only minor localised touch-ups over the years
Bodywork in very good condition, solid and correct, with excellent panel alignment
Exterior trim such as chrome, badges and headlights all appear to be in excellent condition
The black vinyl soft top appears well maintained and free of visible damage, and we have been told that it works properly
Windows in good condition with the typical curved windscreen of late Beetles
Side windows, and particularly the rear windows, function correctly as shown Car true to original specification and unmodified, retaining its steel wheels with chrome wheel covers
Wheels and wheel covers are in excellent condition and some spares are supplied as shown in the photos
Retains its original features, such as the side running boards and chrome wheel guards on the rear wheel arches
Tyres all in good condition, well maintained and with plenty of residual tread
Underbody appears to be in very good condition, with evidence of protective treatment
Leather-coloured vinyl upholstered interior in very good condition, with no obvious traces of their age
There is a small mark on the driver's seat, not particularly noticeable
Offers four comfortable seats, with seat belts for the front seat occupants
Black carpets in good condition with no problems to report
Dashboard, dials and controls reflect the very low mileage
No problems reported with electrical system or controls

Mechanics

It bears the identification markings of the 1303 model, which would normally be equipped with a 1,285 cm³ engine
The registration documents indicate that the car is instead equipped with a 1200L engine of 1,172 cm³.
4-speed manual gearbox
Always maintained with care, with regularly stamped service booklet as shown in the photos
The particularly low mileage is confirmed by the available documentation
No operating or driving problems have been reported to us
The car will be sold with newly renewed overhaul

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