Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabriolet (1975)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 107 photos
• Video including a test drive
• Last service: January 2026
• Has been in the current owner’s possession for 20 years; during this time, the VW was regularly serviced and used only in the summer
• The interior has been refurbished

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1975
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 44 PS
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: black faux leather
• TÜV valid until 09/27, no H-license plate
• Features:
• Seats reupholstered
• Tires in sizes 195/185 on steel rims
• Small sport steering wheel
• Discreetly integrated audio system
• Red taillights
• Seasonal license plate

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is red
• The body has already been completely repainted in the past
• The body is in good condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• There are no known defects on the body
• The vehicle is equipped with 195/185 tires on steel rims

Interior

• The Beetle features a black 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 defects in the interior
• 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
• Vehicle Registration Certificate

Summary

For sale is a 1975 VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet in red with a manual transmission. The Beetle has a recorded mileage of 83,000 kilometers, 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 delivered in Germany and has been very well maintained. Under the current owner, the car has not been driven in areas where salt is used on the roads. The body has already been completely repainted and, like the interior, is in very good condition. Additional features include 195/185 tires on steel rims, a small sport steering wheel, a discreetly integrated stereo system, and red taillights. The last service was performed in January 2026. The vehicle is registered and has a seasonal license plate. With its long ownership history and well-maintained overall condition, this VW Beetle 1303 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of this classic model.