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£8,374

Custom 1971 Volkswagen Beetle “Future Shock” Roadster

United States • 10 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle "Future Shock" Roadster is a highly customized build from the early 90s, featured in VW Trends magazine. It boasts a unique metallic aqua exterior, a bespoke interior, and a modified 1,641cc flat-four engine, offered at no reserve.

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Condition 

6

The car has undergone significant customization, including chassis shortening, roof removal, and body modifications. While it was featured in a magazine in 1993, the description notes paint flaws, faded accent decals, and faded interior upholstery. Some mechanical components have been rebuilt, and recent work includes battery replacement and starter wiring repair, suggesting it's functional but not pristine. The overall condition requires some reconditioning due to age and wear on custom elements.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1112025351

Odometer:

28,000 miles

Reg Number:

C87492

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 1,641cc Flat-Four Super Differential Kit Aqua Metallic Paint Gray Cloth Upholstery Directional 15" Enkei Alloy Wheels Custom Sound System
This 1971 Volkswagen Beetle was built around 1993 by Jim Harden of Oklahoma Vee-Dub.

The chassis was shortened approximately 14 inches and reinforced, the roof was removed and the windshield frame was chopped, and the cut doors were welded into place.

The metallic aqua exterior is complemented by a bespoke interior with Camaro seats and a custom sound system, and power is from a 1,641cc flat-four with Cima pistons and cylinders, a CB Performance intake manifold, a Weber carburetor, and headers.

The car also has body-color Enkei directional wheels, Rossi headlights, and KYB dampers.

Featured in the February 1993 edition of magazine, the car spent three decades with a single owner post-build, and it was acquired by the selling dealer, the DFW Car & Toy Museum, .

This custom Beetle roadster is now offered at no reserve as part of the in Fo...

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