One of the 20th Century's truly great automobiles, the Volkswagen 'Beetle' spawned a host of derivatives, the longest enduring being the Cabriolet.

A single prototype was built pre-war, but it was not until 1949 that production commenced, the bulk of which was entrusted to Karmann of Osnabruck whose four-seater Cabriolet appeared soon after the two-seater Hebmuller-built version.

Only Karmann's would stand the test of time, outliving the saloon and remaining ever fashionable, an instantly recognizable motoring icon to this day.

Mechanical changes to the Cabriolet kept pace with those of the saloon until the latter's production began to wind down in the early 1970s.

This Beetle Convertible has recently undergone an extensive ground up body and mechanical restoration.

It is finished in the correct pastel Yukon yellow with new black vinyl interior trim as original, and new black German manufactured convertible top with correct padding.

The powder coated wheels are fitted with period...