Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabriolet (1975)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 107 photos
• Video including a test drive
• Last service: January 2026
• Odometer reading: 83,000 km, partially verifiable
• Has been in the current owner’s possession for 20 years; during this time, the VW was serviced regularly and used only in the summer.

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1975
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 44 PS
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: brown partial leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 09/27, no H-license plate
• Features:
• Newly reupholstered leather seats
• Tires in size 195/185 on steel rims
• Small sport steering wheel
• Discreetly integrated audio system
• Red taillights
• Seasonal license plate
• The modifications listed are recorded in the registration documents

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted red.
• The body has been completely repainted. It is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• The car is equipped with 195/185 tires on steel rims. The taillights are red-on-red.

Interior

• The Beetle features a black partial-leather interior with red contrast stitching.
• The upholstery was replaced by the current owner.
• A red sport steering wheel is installed in the cabin.
• There are no known major defects.
• A discreetly integrated stereo system is installed.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately.
• There are no known technical defects.
• The engine runs reliably and the transmission shifts smoothly.
• Last service: January 2026

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: since 2005
• Number of owners: 3

Service History

• 2026: Last service
• Regular services performed

Documents

• TÜV report (Image 105)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 107)

Summary

For sale is a 1975 red VW Beetle 1303 Convertible with a manual transmission. The Beetle has 83,000 kilometers on the odometer, part of which is verifiable, and has been under the current owner’s possession since 2005. A total of three previous owners are listed. The vehicle was originally registered in Germany and is described as being very well-maintained. Under the current owner, the car has been accident-free and, according to the listing, has not been driven in areas with road salt. The body has been completely repainted and, like the interior, is in good condition. Additional details include 195/185 tires on steel rims, a small sport steering wheel, a discreetly integrated stereo system, and red taillights. The body and engine are listed as original. The last service was performed in January 2026. The vehicle is registered and has a seasonal license plate. With its long ownership history, well-maintained overall condition, and modifications that are reportedly documented, this VW Beetle 1303 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of the classic model.