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£23,625

2003 Volkswagen Beetle Sedán Última Edición

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 12 Nov 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2003 Volkswagen Sedán Última Edición is one of only 2,999 produced, marking the end of the iconic Beetle. Displaying a mere 685km and finished in Harvest Moon, it's described as potentially the best example available, making it a rare and highly desirable collector's item.

Condition

9

The car is described as being in excellent condition with very low mileage (685km). The listing emphasizes that it's likely the best example available, suggesting it's near-pristine. The car also features special edition details like whitewall tires and commemorative plaques. Therefore, a rating of 9 seems appropriate.

/ 10

Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

3VWS1A1B24M904072

Odometer:

422 miles

Reg Number:

BB03 BUG

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in June 2003, the Volkswagen Sedán Última Edición was distributed to VW dealers across Mexico.

Limited to 2,999 examples, they were offered in just two colours, Aquarius Blue (Baby) or Harvest Moon (Beige) and were the final incarnation of the world's most beloved car.

Ultimately, having been around for over 50 years, the Beetle's time had come with demand having dried up but, as is the way of things, the last few cars out of Mexico became the subject of 'bidding wars' with one purportedly offered for $1,000,000.

Fittingly, the last ever car was destined for the Volkswagen Museum in Wolfsburg.

Displaying just 685km, this example found its way to the UK and has been in a private UK collection ever since.

It's presented in the original factory Harvest Moon coachwork with Ultima Edition badging and contrasting grey cloth interior.

Special features of this final edition include 165/80 R 15 whitewall radial tyres, 5J × 15 body-coloured stamped steel wheels, AM/FM stereo CD ...