Volkswagen Käfer Typ 1 Cabriolet (1977)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
• 164 photos
• Video including engine running
• Appraisal report available (August 2017, €27,500)
• Extensively restored (restoration photo album available), including a complete repaint and a full engine overhaul
• TÜV recently renewed, valid through 04/2028

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1977
• First registration: USA (California)
• Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder, air-cooled, 50 PS (37 kW) – matching numbers
• Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission – matching numbers
• Exterior Color: Dark Blue (re-painted)
• Interior: Blue, combination of fabric and faux leather
• Convertible top: Dark blue with white lining
• TÜV valid through 04/2028, H license plate
• Whitewall tires, registered single-pipe exhaust system

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: Dark blue; the vehicle was completely repainted as part of the restoration
• Body in generally well-maintained condition; isolated stone chips present, touch-up paint included
• No known accident damage
• Underbody shows signs of wear consistent with its age; slight signs of corrosion on the exhaust system and attached parts
• Rubber components on the bumper are porous due to age
• Dark blue convertible top in good condition
• Classic steel rims with hubcaps and Hankook whitewall tires; the tires were replaced as part of the German TÜV inspection and have a tread depth of approx. 7.5 mm

Interior

• Blue interior in a fabric-and-faux-leather combination, overall in well-maintained condition
• Steering wheel with signs of wear consistent with its age
• The soft top can be easily operated by one person

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• Engine fully overhauled; starts reliably and with power; runs smoothly and evenly
• Transmission shifts flawlessly; no known transmission or clutch repairs
• Engine and transmission are original and match (matching numbers)
• Work performed: Complete engine overhaul; full repaint; fuel sender replaced; side mirrors secured
• Last service: September 2023, Ravensburg specialty shop

History

Ownership History

• Approx. 3 previous owners in total (according to the seller)
• First registration: USA (California)
• Other known locations: the Netherlands, then Germany
• Current owner for approximately 6 years

Service History

• Regular service every 2 years at a specialized workshop in Ravensburg
• September 2023: Service including repair of fuel sender and exterior mirror mounting, specialized workshop in Ravensburg
• Service record book available, but not complete

Documents

• Vehicle Registration Certificate & Title
• Appraisal report (August 2017; most recently appraised in the Netherlands at €27,500—approx. 5 years old)
• Original documents from the previous owner
• Restoration photo album
• Original license plates
• TÜV report

Summary

This 1977 VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet stands out above all for its documented restoration history: the body and engine were completely rebuilt from the ground up, as evidenced by a comprehensive photo album. The air-cooled 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an original matching-numbers transmission runs smoothly and reliably; the last service was performed in September 2023 at a specialist shop in Ravensburg. Originally delivered in the U.S. from California, its H license plate, and the distinctive combination of a dark new paint job, matching soft top, and whitewall tires make this Beetle a harmonious package. Overall, the vehicle is in beautiful, well-maintained condition.