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1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303

United Kingdom • 27 Nov 2024

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This 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1302 'Super Beetle' is a right-hand drive UK-supplied car that has undergone a chassis-up restoration in 2004, including a repaint and engine renewal. Recent maintenance includes new brakes and front springs, and it comes with a current MOT certificate and history file.

Condition

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While the car has had a chassis-up restoration, a renewed engine, and recent brake and spring work, it also has c.91,500 miles on the odometer and 'Empi 8-spoke'-style alloy wheels which may not be to everyone's taste. The car is described as 'nicely presented' and running/driving well, suggesting it's in good, usable condition, but not concours standard.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1352183373

Odometer:

91,500 miles

Reg Number:

GFF 902N

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Along with the Ford Model T, Citroen 2CV, and original Mini, the Volkswagen Beetle is generally recognised as being one of the elite pack of pop motoring icons.

Conceived in the small Stuttgart design office of Dr.

Ferdinand Porsche, the air-cooled, rear-engined 'People's Wagon', sponsored by the new German Chancellor, one Adolf Hitler before the outbreak of War, and resurrected by the British Army Major Ivan Hirst as part of the Allies post-war rebuilding of bombed-out German industry, went on to clock up a 21 million world record production milestone.

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 dis...