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1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1302S

United Kingdom • 28 Nov 2022

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This 1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1302S 'Super Beetle' is finished in Elm Green with a Black vinyl interior. Showing 50,200 recorded miles and just 4 former keepers, the car has been subject to lots of expense over the last few years and looks great, starts first time every time, runs, handles and stops well.

Recent work includes new barrels, pistons, clutch, electronic ignition, seatbelts, fuel tank, brakes and much more. It also benefits from under surface Waxoyl treatment and sound deadening. It is provided with three keys, a dust cover, a number of VW books and old Volksworld magazines. Vendor rates condition as 'Very Good' throughout.

Condition

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The vendor condition ratings are all 'Very Good' for Bodywork, Engine, Electrical Equipment, Paintwork, Gearbox, and Interior Trim. The car has had a lot of mechanical work performed, and subtle improvements throughout. The intention was to keep away from creating a concours standard but to retain some patina and therefore authenticity for a car of this age.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1112139880

Odometer:

50,200 miles

Reg Number:

ENP 724J

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The 1302 and 1303 'Super Beetles' saw the final development of the Beetle, and in many ways, they were the best.

To the casual observer, the 1970 Beetle looked similar to previous models, the 1302 and 1303 ‘Super’ Beetles were the most radical reworks of the car during its long life.

MacPherson strut front suspension was adopted, which allowed more front boot space and improved handling.

The struts also allowed space for front disc brakes to be fitted from the factory.

This 1302S 'Super Beetle' left the factory with Chassis No.

1112139880 , Engine No.

AD056843 and wearing Elm Green L60D paint.

Registered on 28th October 1970, the 1302S was owned for many years by a gentleman in Coombe Hill, Cheltenham.

The DVLA documentation records show only four previous owners.

ENP 724J's current owner, a consultant dentist, purchased the car in October 2017.

He had previously owned a Porsche 356 and his first car was a 1967 Beetle, and he viewed a number of other Beetles before selecting ...