Est: £4,000 - £6,000
1973 VW BEETLE
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 7 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Est: £4,000 - £6,000
1973 VW BEETLE
UK • 7 Nov 2026 • Lot 420
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A nicely presented, recommissioned 1960s Volkswagen Beetle with a 1600cc engine and beige respray. The car has received over £10k in investment between 2016-2025, with many recent parts and a solid mechanical basis.
Condition
7
Good condition, recent parts, recommissioned
/ 10
58,943 miles
XNE 946L
1973
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
1973 VW BEETLE
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 7 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
1600cc, manual.
Over £10k was invested in this handsome Volkswagen Beetle between 2016 and 2021.
The result is nicely presented example many recent parts, with a smart interior that still retains a period feel.
We're told that any necessary welding was done, followed by underseal and a beige respray, and the installation of a reconditioned 1600cc engine in place of the previous 1300.
The vendor has spent some time recommissioning it since he bought the car in 2025, and describes it as a “clean, solid example that drives great, with a strong engine”.
It comes with a large collection of invoices totalling over £10k, covering the period 2015-2025.
Recently renewed parts include the carburettor, fuel tank sender unit, fuel lines, stainless bumpers, carpets and headlining, and various electrical parts.
We also have previous and current versions of the V5C, and the car's latest Mo
T certificate which was issued in 2021.
The odometer shows 58,943 miles. The V5C still records the engi...
Price Analysis vs Other Beetles
£590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,541
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,595
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 22nd Nov 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
58,553 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Nov 2020, 58,553 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed
On 7th Jun 2017, 58,288 miles
Passed
On 19th Apr 2008, 58,250 miles
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Anglia Car Auctions
The Cattlemarket, Beveridge Way, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4NB
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