1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1200
Highlights
- Previously restored and subsequently dry-stored for around twenty years
- MOT valid until November 2025 (although exempt)
- A great candidate to use and improve
The Appeal
It's Herbie!
Yes, that number 53 and racing stripe will surely coax a smile and friendly wave from every onlooker. The filmmakers of 'The Love Bug' had considered a Volvo for the role, but it's a good job they saw how much the Beetle was loved the world over—especially by the burgeoning 'Hippie' movement at the time.
Having been previously restored and subsequently stored for around twenty years, this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has now been recommissioned for the road, passing a recent MOT test with flying colours. As the photographs show, there's scope to improve the car in a few areas, but it would make a superb winter project to use and improve as you go.
Yes, that number 53 and racing stripe will surely coax a smile and friendly wave from every onlooker. The filmmakers of 'The Love Bug' had considered a Volvo for the role, but it's a good job they saw how much the Beetle was loved the world over—especially by the burgeoning 'Hippie' movement at the time.
Having been previously restored and subsequently stored for around twenty years, this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle has now been recommissioned for the road, passing a recent MOT test with flying colours. As the photographs show, there's scope to improve the car in a few areas, but it would make a superb winter project to use and improve as you go.
The History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD example
- 38,808 miles indicated (unwarranted)
- MOT valid until November 2025
- The MOT had just one advisory to indicate that the underside has been undersealed
- Previously restored and been in storage for around 20 years
- Brought out and with very little work needed to pass MOT
The Condition
- We're assured that this is a good, solid car that just requires further work to the bodywork, especially both doors
- The underside and inner wings, and sills are all said to be in sound order
- Straight bodywork in fair condition for its age
- Older restoration now showing signs that paintwork is required; however, it’s not essential
- Apart from a very small tear in the passenger seat, the vendor states the interior is in superb order
- The rear seats and door cards look "as new"
- Radio cassette fitted and in working order working with Pioneer speakers
- The dashboard is in very good condition, as is the speedometer, which is working
- The glove box is clean and the catch is reportedly working as it should
- original Bilstein Jack present
- Driver's window only winds down halfway
- There’s a ding in the back bumper and corrosion to both bumpers
The Mechanics
- 1.2-litre air-cooled flat-four
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Car starts and drives but has been unused for twenty years, so it will need some further servicing/attention
- Old petrol has been drained and fresh fuel added
- It’s a usable ongoing project that would suit the DIY/weekend project
- Reportedly drives well but needs to be tuned up
- New tyres fitted for MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1971
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Beetle
- Colour White
- Odometer 38,808 Miles
- Engine size 1200
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Innerleithen
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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