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£11,792

1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Last Edition

United Kingdom • 19 Mar 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 'Last Edition', number 111 of 300 produced for the UK market, with only 9,739 indicated miles. It features a 1.2-liter engine, Diamond Silver paint, and Marine Blue velour upholstery, and has undergone a sympathetic restoration including a respray and some mechanical work.

Condition

7

While the car has undergone a sympathetic restoration, the listing mentions a respray and the need for potential buyers to satisfy themselves regarding the condition of the paintwork and any remedial bodywork. The interior condition is not explicitly detailed, but the car is described as being in good overall condition, suggesting some wear may be present.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

9,739 miles

Reg Number:

YTA 167S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS This Volkswagen Beetle ‘Last Edition’ is a rare limited-edition variant of the iconic classic, which benefits from a previous sympathetic restoration.

Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre air-cooled flat-four, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

First registered in January 1978, this example was acquired by the seller in February 2024.

This Beetle ‘Last Edition’ is number 111 of just 300 examples produced for the UK market.

The odometer indicates 9,739 miles, which the seller believes is correct.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The very last original shape Beetle to be built in Europe rolled off the production line on 19 January 1978.

Prior to this, one of the final batches of cars manufactured there was the ‘Last Edition’ model for the UK market.

This comprised 300 identically specified cars, equipped with the 1.2-litre engine, finished in Diamond Silver over Marine Blue velour upholstery, and with a flat win...