1200cc petrol, manual.

This lovely Volkswagen Beetle is a late, Mexico-built example which was purchased new in Germany in 1984 by an RAF officer.

He brought it to the UK in 1988 and owned it until 2003, and our vendor has owned it since 2018.

Its odometer displays just 20,209km (12,557 miles), which is supported by the history, and the V5C confirms there have been only 2 former keepers. The car is in highly original condition, with a few tasteful extras and modifications added by the original owner.

Its specification includes a full-length Britax sunroof with wind deflector, period German ATS alloy wheels (with no scuffs or bubbling), electronic ignition, disc brakes, an alarm system, battery cut-off switch, a stainless steel exhaust with chrome tailpipes, Europa bumpers and overriders, a rare Kamei leather steering wheel, an original leather nose cover and a detachable Volkswagen tow bar. It comes with plenty of history covering all its life, including a letter from the chairman ...