A cherished example of a highly-characterful model, this example of Volkswagen’s Beetle 1303 Karmann Cabriolet is powered by a 1,584cc air-cooled four-cylinder engine that is almost inextricably linked with one of VW’s most famous vehicles.

Presented in vivid red, ‘FOU 165W’ features a functioning folding roof, with this convertible Beetle having undergone full professional restoration around 1990.

It received a new engine during this work, driving a four-speed manual gearbox, and has been fitted with beautifully maintained wire wheels and chrome bumpers.

The interior was not overlooked, with the cabin upholstered in black leather, along with matching door cards.

The 1.6-litre engine was new when it was installed during the restoration, and shows fewer than 13,000 miles - averaging fewer than 500 miles per annum since it was fitted.

MOT records support the odometer to this date, but there is no guarantee of pre-restoration mileage.

‘FOU 165W’ is reported as having been in the sam...