£7,875 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Custom (1,776cc)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 16 May 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£7,875 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Custom (1,776cc)
UK • 16 May 2026 • Lot 761
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Custom has been fully restored and customized with a 1,776cc engine upgrade, unique fluorescent paint, Porsche style wheels, Recaro bucket seats, electric windows and an uprated sound system. It was won in a competition in October 2022 and has been occasionally used since.
Condition
8
The car is listed as fully restored and customised, suggesting it's in excellent condition. The description mentions a custom paint job and modifications to the interior and engine, implying that any minor imperfections have been addressed during the restoration process. Therefore, an "Excellent" rating is appropriate.
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2,137 miles
1142215932
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
WDR 633M
1974
Auction
£7,875 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Custom (1,776cc)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 16 May 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
In one form or another Volkswagen's venerable Beetle was produced until 2003, resulting in a production run that spanned 65 years The striking example presented here was first registered on 14/03/1974 and is presented in a custom mixture of Candy Purple paint and decals, with Porsche style ‘Fuchs’ wheels to match Won by the consigning owner in a competition in October of 2022 and has been used occasionally on better weather days The interior has likewise been customised with Recaro bucket seats, pistol grip gear knob, electric windows and uprated sound system We are informed that during the rebuild a more powerful 1,776cc engine was fitted, further uprated with Engle camshafts An interesting opportunity for those looking for a seriously cool Beetle ready for classic drives and shows alike Exterior
Price Analysis vs Other Beetle 1200s
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,735
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,379
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Beetle 1200 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th Jul 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
2,249 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th Jul 2022, 2,249 miles
Failed
On 7th Jul 2022, 2,249 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor:
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 25th Mar 2017, 2,032 miles
Passed
On 9th Feb 2016, 2,019 miles
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