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£15,000

Asking price

1979 US Karmann Beetle

  • Left Hand Drive
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1600cc
  • 1979
  • ETH645V
  • Yellow
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Selby, United Kingdom

Description

1979 last of the Onsbruck built Karmann Beetles.
A US 2 owner car from new in sun bleached yellow.
Rock solid example with 70's patina that's little dents scratches,
it's had a life and left as is but gets regularly used as they should!!
Runs like a clock with full original heating, a well looked after brilliant little classic that's had enhancements and money spent over the years as shown.
History file and paperwork.
Priced as is, needs viewing failing that my lad is on a winner he gets to keep it!!.
Viewing welcome by appointment.

Refurbished Hood Frame.
Complete New Mohair Roof and headlining.
Replaced just about every seal on the car, new seat covers, door cards, carpets, Sissel overmats.
Empi quick shift, window winders, rare VW Motorsport Steering wheel.
VDO gauges pressure and oil temp.
Lowered springs, new track rods, brakes, shocks and so on.
1600 Engine running jetted original 34 ict Webers on 123 Ignition and blue coil all new ign leads plugs and fully serviced.
Fully working heating system as per original spec.
Genuine NOS US wide chrome bumpers and end caps.
Genuine rare refurbished staggered date stamped rear Empi Sprint Stars and new tyres.
New replica Sprint Stars to the front with new tyres.
Lights changed to full UK spec correct number plates and seat belts, new lap belts to rear.
Battery isolation switch fitted for security.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

Yes

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

2 listings since 2025

Vehicle location

Selby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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