Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabriolet (1976)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1976 VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet in platinum gray metallic with black nappa leather interior.

Highlights

• Extensive restoration by "Käfer-Träume" (2021–2023) – the car has been completely restored and is in almost mint condition
• Replacement engine (1600 engine)
• Sports equipment: Sebring sports exhaust, oil temperature gauge, oil cooler
• ATS alloy wheels with all-weather tires
• Nappa leather interior and Recaro seats
• Sports steering wheel and Blaupunkt stereo system with cassette deck
• The car was decommissioned from 1995 until its restoration in 2022/23

General information about the vehicle:

• Year of manufacture: 1976
• First registration: Germany
• Location: 34212 Melsungen, Germany
• Number of previous owners: unknown
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 08/2025
• Ready to drive

Model history

As the last model in the legendary Beetle series, the VW 1303 received a number of improvements, including a panoramic windscreen and a redesigned front axle with McPherson struts. The convertible version remains hugely popular to this day – it embodies the spirit of the 1970s like no other vehicle. Restored and with extensive optional extras, this model offers driving pleasure and value retention in equal measure.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Platinum Gray Metallic
• Interior: Nappa leather with Recaro sports seats, sports steering wheel, well maintained and almost like new
• Repainted: The car was completely repainted during restoration

Engine and transmission:

• 1570 cc four-cylinder boxer engine, originally with 50 hp – however, the Sebring sports exhaust system (with ABE) provides a noticeable increase in performance
• Replacement engine
• Manual transmission
• Last service: August 2023

Mileage

• 911 km (read) - mileage since restoration

Documentation:

• Photo documentation in progress
• Invoices available
• Service history not available

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: All-weather tires 185/65 SR 15
• Brakes: very good condition
• Bodywork: very good condition – almost like new
• Underbody: very good condition with no rust

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• 3-stage ventilation system not installed
• Color in the vehicle registration document (yellow) does not correspond to the actual condition (platinum gray) – according to the owner, this is an administrative transfer error

Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

A fully restored VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet with extensive equipment, including nappa leather, sports exhaust system, and Recaro seats, is for sale. The restoration was professionally carried out by the specialist workshop "Käfer-Träume" – today, the Beetle is in almost mint condition. With H registration and TÜV until 08/2025, this model is in outstanding condition, both visually and technically. A classic that perfectly combines driving pleasure and collector's value.