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£10,190
40-Years-Family-Owned 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
United States • 22 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This Mars Red 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible, a 40-year family-owned gem, features a recently refurbished 1.6-liter engine with performance upgrades and a manual transmission. While it boasts a history of climate-controlled storage and a recent repaint, it requires new tires and has minor interior issues, necessitating some reconditioning.
Condition
6
The car has been repainted and the engine refurbished, but the tires need replacement and the front seat release levers are not working. The carburetor may need adjustment. These issues indicate it's in Good condition, requiring some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1582021289
Odometer:
81,000 miles
Reg Number:
499 18
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Carbureted 1.6-Liter Flat-Four Performance Cam & High-Flow Muffler Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Mars Red w/Black Soft Top Black Leatherette Upholstery 15″ Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Pioneer CD Stereo
This Mars Red 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible was acquired by the seller’s mother in the 1980s, and it is said to have since been kept in a climate-controlled garage when not in use.
Its factory fuel injection was replaced with a carburetor around 10 years ago, after which the car was not driven.
The vehicle was inherited in 2020 by the seller, who completed refurbishments for its 1.6-liter flat-four in 2026.
Other details include a four-speed manual transaxle, a performance camshaft, a high-flow muffler, a Pioneer CD stereo, and black leatherette upholstery.
This 1303 Super Beetle shows 81k miles, and it is offered at no reserve with spare parts and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.
The body is said to have been repainted in the 1980s, and its Mars Red finish is a...
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£2,648
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,287
Median Price (Since 2020)
£83,314
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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