Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a VW Beetle 1200 from 1985 in the color brown rust look with leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• From German first registration, with TÜV, accident-free and immediately ready to drive.
• Partially restored VW Beetle 1200 with many custom elements.
• Features include: Sports exhaust with brute Beetle sound (registered), custom conversion (only 150 cm high, registered), registered wheels, engine and double Weber system
• Investments: Air suspension, currently only decommissioned for the H-TÜV certificate, not dismantled, air shock absorbers are included and can be reinstalled if required, ground clearance then less than 5 cm. Air suspension is not possible to register due to H-approval.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1985
• First registration: Germany, 2011
• Location: 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany
• 3 vehicle owners
• TÜV until 08/24
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Ready to drive immediately.

Model history

The VW Beetle 1200, an iconic car, was originally developed in 1938 and was particularly appreciated for its robust construction and economy. Its charming round shape and air-cooled four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1.2 liters made it popular. The first models had around 25 hp, later the power was increased. The Beetle 1200 gained popularity worldwide and its versatile variants, from convertible to off-road vehicle, delighted drivers. By the time production was discontinued in 2003, over 21 million units had been built. The Beetle 1200 remains a symbol of popular mobility and holds a unique position in automotive history.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: Brown rust look
• Interior with black imitation leather trim.
• Repainted all round.

Engine and gearbox:

• 1600 cc engine with 58 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in August 2022.

Mileage:

• 57,536 km (seller's specification)
• Mileage can be partially traced.

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The underbody is rust-free.
• Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• The engine needs to be readjusted, the Weber double carburetor, the idle speed is too high, new heat plates could be installed, but this is not urgently necessary.
• The seller states that this is a custom car, so many components differ from the original condition, such as the steering wheel or the speedometer.
• The handbrake lever has some rust or a rusty look.
• Some seals look a little porous and/or worn according to the pictures.
• Please have a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

Experience the people's favorite VW Beetle 1200 from 1985 with a mileage of 57,536 km and a 1600 cc engine with 58 hp. This individually designed model in rustic rust-look paintwork, equipped with a sports exhaust, air suspension and other custom elements, embodies the charm of the classic with modern accents and is made for lovers of something special.

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