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Est: £3,500 - £4,500

1985 Volkswagen Beetle

United Kingdom • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 50

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AI Listing Summary

A highly original 1985 VW Beetle in distinctive Velvet Red, featuring a well-preserved interior and the reliable 1200cc engine. Benefits from extensive history and recent maintenance, presented as a usable classic.

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Condition 

7

Very presentable, original, some minor rust treated, not concours

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WVWZZZ1LFM006077

Odometer:

67,295 miles

Reg Number:

C898CUA

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The car currently shows 67,295 miles; finished in its distinctive Velvet Red; early Mexican-built example; Electronic ignition ensures easy starting; rustproofed and Lanosealed in 2024This highly original 1985 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is a particularly interesting example of the late air-cooled Käfer, finished in its distinctive Velvet Red (Samtrot Sonderkäfer) with an original and beautifully preserved interior.

Built in Mexico for the German market, this early Mexican-built example was subject to the quality control standards required for export to Germany, and was subsequently purchased from its original dealership, Willer of Kiel, West Germany, before being brought to the UK without alteration.The car currently shows 67,295 miles, with the odometer accurately converted from the original kilometre speedometer when changed to miles The vendor has owned the Beetle for the past two years and has used it as a daily driver, including regular 100-mile round trips, reporting that it has pro...

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£590

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£12,566

Median Price (Since 2020)

£253,595

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