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1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karmann Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a tidy, last generation, soft top Beetle with just over 22,000 miles from new. It was part of a long term hire Collection and well maintained.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as 'Tidy' and 'well-maintained'. There is no mention of damage, dents or scratches. The mileage is low, suggesting that it has been well looked after.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1582027830

Odometer:

22,113 miles

Reg Number:

UPF 882X

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Part of a long term hire Collection.

All vehicles were well maintained by their previous owner before being acquired by our vendor, who is now reluctantly selling due to underestimating the time and weekend commitments required by the business Built by Karmann in Osnabrück, the convertible version of the Beetle was known for its high quality build and attention to detail The 1978 model was part of the last production run of Beetle convertibles, as the saloon version was phased out in Europe and the US Powered by the 1,600cc Type 126 four-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine offering about 50bhp when new Finished in Alpine White over a beige interior with matching hood, and sitting on whitewall tyres Supplied with previous MOTs and hand-written notes covering recent maintenance Exterior

Points of note

£3,360

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,107

Median Price (Since 2020)

£62,491

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