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1978 Volkswagen Beetle - Last Edition

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 23 Feb 2020

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AI Listing Summary

This is a low-mileage, limited-edition 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 'Last Edition' car, one of only 300 made. It's a single-owner vehicle with just 21,166 miles, presented in excellent condition with original features and documentation, making it a rare and desirable find for collectors.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being in 'time-warp condition' and 'showroom condition'. It has low mileage, is correctly dry-stored, and has been owned by a single vendor since new. The car comes with original service book, old MOTs, and supporting documents, implying careful maintenance and preservation.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1182007308

Odometer:

21,166 miles

Reg Number:

MAG 434V

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Low mileage, last of the line, limited-edition from single ownership One of 300 Last Edition cars, the last Beetles to roll off the production line in 1978 Offered from single ownership, just 21,166 miles (atoc), correctly dry-stored, a real survivor Jubilee Silver metallic paintwork, excellent Marine Blue velour trim.

Time-warp condition Retaining its limited-edition plaque (135/300) supported by a letter from Volkswagen Possible unrepeatable opportunity.

A VW motoring icon presented in showroom condition The Volkswagen Beetle enjoyed staggering success for many years, and in 1972 became the best-selling car to date, with total production worldwide exceeding 15 million vehicles.

However, by that time, the Beetle was starting to seem dated compared with much of the modern competition, and sales were flagging.

In an attempt to maintain interest, Volkswagen produced numerous special edition models during the final years of European production.

These included the Jeans Beetle, City B...

Points of note

£7,215

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,792

Median Price (Since 2020)

£27,069

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