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£4,366
1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
United States • 18 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible has been refreshed with a yellow repaint and black leatherette interior. It features a 1.6L flat-four, four-speed manual, front disc brakes, and a newer battery, though an oil leak persists.
While sold on BaT with service records and owner's manuals, the total mileage is unknown, and the oil leak requires attention, impacting its overall condition.
Condition
6
The car underwent a refurbishment including a repaint and reupholstered seats. It has front disc brakes and a newer battery. However, there is an oil leak that has started leaking again after a JB Weld repair. The total mileage is unknown, and the seller approximates only 2k miles driven under current ownership.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1582067230
Odometer:
88,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four 4-Speed Manual Transaxle Yellow Repaint Black Leatherette Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps EMPI Front Disc-Brake Kit Black Convertible Soft Top Vent Windows Front Bucket & Rear Bench Seating Clarion Cassette Stereo EMPI Trigger Shifter Heater Owners Manuals & Service Records
This 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible underwent a refurbishment under prior ownership that included a repaint in yellow along with reupholstering the seats in black leatherette.
Purchased by the seller , the car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
Front disc brakes have been fitted, and the car also has a black convertible soft top, vent windows, chrome bumpers, and 15″ steel wheels with hubcaps in addition to a Clarion cassette stereo, an EMPI trigger shifter, and a heater. This 1303 Super Beetle is offered at no reserve in Massachusetts with owner’s manuals, service records, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.
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£2,648
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£12,287
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£83,314
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