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Est: £7,500 - £8,000

1973 VOLKSWAGEN 1300 BEETLE

United Kingdom • 23 Sept 2026 • Lot 10

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Baja Beetle, resprayed black with a rebuilt engine. It has had 17 previous owners and is sold as seen.
This unique classic offers character and potential for VW enthusiasts, though it requires some reconditioning and has a high owner count.

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Condition 

6

Moderate wear, needs reconditioning

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

OBM 288M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: 1300 BEETLERegistration: OBM 288MEngine Size (cc): 1300Year of Manufacture: 1973Date First Registered: 21/09/1973Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026Current V5 present.

Paperwork includes previous V5s, V11 tax reminders, MOT certificates, previous insurance documents, printed photographs, some printed instructions, and various invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:

Baja Beetle 1973 addition Model 1300
Resprayed black
Engine rebuilt
Doesn’t require MOT due to age; however, evidence of partial previous MOT’s
Owned by ourselves since 1998; however, 17 previous owners prior
The vehicle is being sold as seen
A great opportunity for VW enthusiasts or anyone looking for a unique classic with plenty of character

Points of note

£552

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,914

Median Price (Since 2020)

£38,797

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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