Volkswagen Käfer (1973)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a VW Beetle from 1973 in the color white with a red leather interior.

Highlights:

• 3rd hand, accident-free, with H license plate in a well-kept overall condition
• Engine has been replaced
• A new service was carried out in August
• With folding roof and radio

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1973
• First registration: Germany, 10/1973
• Location: 55118 Mainz, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 3 (owned by the seller since 2024)
• Restored
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• TÜV until 10/25
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The VW Beetle is a true icon among classic cars. This model was produced by Volkswagen from the end of 1938 until the summer of 2003 and was one of the guarantors of the German car manufacturer's success. With over 21.5 million units produced, the Beetle was the best-selling car in the world for a long time, until it was surpassed by the VW Golf in 2002. Its unique technology with an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine and rear-wheel drive gives the Beetle its unmistakable character and makes it a sought-after collector's item on the classic car market.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: white
• Interior with red leather upholstery
• Red folding roof
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 50 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Replacement engine
• Last maintenance service: 08/2024

Mileage:

• 113,228 km (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 30-50 %
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: acceptable condition - light rust film, preserved and welded
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Front brakes squeak
• Oil pressure switch leaks slightly, a new one is also being sold
• Rust film on chrome parts in the interior
• Rear seat with a small hole
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

The VW Beetle is one of the absolute classics among classic cars and has had a strong influence on German car culture over the years. Now a white VW Beetle convertible from 1973 is being sold in this auction. In its history, the cult car has 3 owners to date and is immediately ready to drive with a current TÜV and H license plate. Overall, this Beetle presents itself in a good and restored condition, with a replacement engine. Minor defects are present as already described, but these hardly affect the iconic overall appearance. In short, an exciting classic car is available for auction here.