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£5,546
1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible
United States • 28 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible in Mars Red presents well with a recently replaced black soft top and a refreshed engine bay. Recent maintenance addresses many key components, but noted issues like a leaking steering box and underside rust suggest it's a driver-quality classic needing some attention.
Condition
6
The car has had significant recent servicing including replacement of the soft top, battery, and many engine/brake components. However, there are documented blemishes and photos of imperfections, a leaking steering box, cracked rear shock bushings, and underside rust, which align with a 'Good' condition rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1592030130
Odometer:
57,000 miles
Reg Number:
MCLEAN
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Fuel-Injected 1.6-Liter Flat-Four Four-speed Manual Transaxle Mars Red Paint Black Leatherette Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Trim Rings Black Convertible Soft Top & Boot Cabin Heater Pioneer CD Stereo Front & Rear Seat Belts
This 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible was purchased by its current owner in 2023, and subsequent service has involved changing the oil and replacing the black soft top, battery, and speedometer cable along with the rear shocks, fuel lines, ignition and front-brake components, and more.
Finished in Mars Red over black leatherette, the car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a top boot, vent windows, and 15″ Lemmerz sport steel wheels with trim rings as well as a Pioneer CD stereo, woodgrain dash trim, and a heater.
This 1303 Super Beetle is offered on dealer consignment by McQueen Classics, a in Delaware, with service records and a clean Florida title.
The car is finished in Mars Red and was...
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£2,648
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,287
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£83,314
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