1973 Volkswagen K70

For Sale: 1973 Volkswagen K70 L – Rare, Historic & Enthusiast-Owned
£10K, open to offers – Located in Gidea Park, Essex

A true piece of Volkswagen history, this 1973 VW K70 L is one of only 11 known to be on the road in the UK, as featured in The Telegraph’s "UK’s Rarest Cars". This K70 represents the start of Volkswagen’s water-cooled, front-wheel-drive era, paving the way for the Golf, Passat, and Scirocco.

With thousands spent over the years to keep it running and in the condition it’s in today, this is a turn-key classic that’s ready to be driven and enjoyed by another VW enthusiast.

Extensive Work & Maintenance
Over £4, 000 spent in 2023 to get it back on the road – invoices included
Full welding work completed last year, including chassis welding – no further welding required
Water pump replaced with a reconditioned unit in 2023
MOT done in 2023 (even though not required) – valid until December 2024
Extensive service history, stamps up to 1980, plus old tax discs & MOT certificates
Original English repair guide (192 pages) included

Condition & Features
Runs and drives well – recently completed 600 miles from Scotland to Essex without issue
No major structural issues, just some cosmetic aspects to note:

Rust bubbling near the driver’s side A-pillar
Two small dents underneath (easily knocked out)
Would benefit from a full respray to reach top show standard
Two sets of keys, including the original key for the petrol cap
Original English instruction manual included
Comes with a car cover
A Rare and Historic Model

Originally designed by NSU, the K70 was never meant to be a Volkswagen, but after VW acquired NSU in 1969, the car was launched under the Volkswagen badge.
It became VW’s first-ever front-wheel-drive, water-cooled car, marking a radical shift from the Beetle’s rear-engine layout.
Safety was ahead of its time: reinforced passenger compartment, crumple zones, and safety belt mounts as standard.
Built in Salzgitter, the factory that would later produce the Passat.
Not officially sold in the USA, making it even rarer outside of Europe.
Enthusiast-Owned & Ready for a New Home
Everywhere this car goes, it turns heads and sparks conversation. A proper collector’s piece that deserves to go to a fellow VW enthusiast who appreciates its history and rarity.

V5C in my name
6 previous owners (3 from the same family: father, mother, daughter)
Advertised elsewhere – I reserve the right to remove at any time

Sale Details
Collection only from Gidea Park, Essex
Payment via bank transfer or cash on collection

This is an ultra-rare Volkswagen with a fascinating backstory – the start of the water-cooled VW era! Don’t miss the opportunity to own a true classic.

Interested? Message me for more details!