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£11,250

1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S Karmann Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025

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This 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S Karmann Cabriolet is a right-hand drive UK example with a 1600cc engine and desirable features like front disc brakes. While the mechanics and body are in good shape, the interior requires some attention, and it comes with a history file including V5C and workshop manuals.

Condition

6

The car is described as 'excellent' mechanically, with 'very good' bodywork and paintwork. However, the interior is described as 'in need of TLC'. This suggests moderate wear overall, fitting a 'Good' condition rating. Some reconditioning is required.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

1152119756

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

HBN 490N

Reg Number:

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...