Volkswagen Käfer Cabrio 1303 Neuwagen (61 Km) (1980)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 135 photos
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • Video including exterior and interior shots as well as engine operation
• The mileage of 61 km is verifiable
• The vehicle has been registered for only three days in its entire history
• A current appraisal report from classic-analytics with a grade of 1− is available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1979
• First registration: Germany, Göttingen
• Engine: 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 50 PS (37 kW)
• Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Diamond Silver-Green (original Porsche color) (factory special paint finish)
• Interior: Original black faux leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 03/2024 & H license plate
• Special features: (Image 119)
  • Special paint finish in an original Porsche color
  • Bad Weather Package
  • Seat belts
  • Adjustable headrests
  • Sport alloy wheels
  • Halogen headlights (H4)
  • Heated rear window
  • Laminated glass
  • Lockable fuel cap
  • Lockable trunk handle
  • Passenger-side exterior mirror
  • Sport steering wheel
  • Salzgitter radio

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Volkswagen Beetle 1303 LS Convertible is Silver-Green Diamond, a factory-optional paint finish in an original Porsche color.
• The paint is in its original condition with no repainting.
• Paint thickness measurements consistently yielded values between 192 and 260 micrometers, indicating that the paint is entirely original
• The body is in like-new condition with a flawless surface finish and no visible defects.
• All four tires have a tread depth of eight millimeters but are the same age as the vehicle.
• The convertible’s fabric top is in impeccable condition.

Interior

• The interior is in like-new condition with no visible wear, clean and well-maintained
• The original equipment includes black faux-leather seats, a sport steering wheel, and adjustable original headrests
• The vehicle’s interior shows no defects and, according to the TÜV inspection report, corresponds to its original condition
• The dashboard and all trim panels are in their original condition with no damage

Mechanics

• The engine runs smoothly and quietly and delivers full power
• The manual transmission shifts precisely
• The suspension is in its original configuration and shows no deviations
• The vehicle passed its emissions test
• Restoration work was performed: front brake calipers and pads, rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders, fuel tank, fuel pump and filter, carburetor, fuel gauge sensor and stabilizer, tie rods with wheel alignment, and changes to engine oil, transmission fluid, and brake fluid

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 1
• The vehicle was registered only from May 9, 1980, to May 12, 1980, under the name of the Weise car dealership.
• From 1980 until fall 2022, the vehicle was owned by the owner of the car dealership
• According to the first owner, the vehicle was driven only once, specifically during a move to the Schützenfest.
• In the fall of 2022, the current owner purchased the vehicle and subsequently replaced the fuel tank, flushed the fuel lines, replaced the fuel hoses, and repaired the fuel gauge.

Service History

• May 9, 1980, at approx. 0 km – Deregistered in Göttingen (after only 3 days of registration)
• February 2022 – Restoration work performed:
• Brake system completely replaced
• Engine oil and transmission fluid changed
• Lighting repaired
• Front left tire valve replaced
• Fuel filter and fuel pump replaced
• Carburetor cleaned in an ultrasonic bath; gaskets and diaphragms replaced
• Float needle valve replaced
• Horn mechanism repaired
• Tie rods replaced and wheel alignment performed
• Brake fluid changed
• March 9, 2022 – TÜV general inspection and classic car classification with no defects
• Fall 2022 – further restoration work:
• Fuel tank and fuel hoses replaced
• Fuel lines flushed
• Fuel gauge repaired

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents and title
• Original order documents from the Gerhard Weise dealership with complete configuration
• Service record
• Classic Analytics appraisal report with a grade of 1−
• TÜV classic car inspection report in accordance with § 23 StVZO
• TÜV brake performance measurements and emissions test results

Summary

For sale is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet in the factory-special “Diamond Silver-Green” paint finish, first registered on May 9, 1980, in Göttingen. The vehicle stands out for its exceptionally low mileage of just 61 km, which is fully verifiable through TÜV reports and current documentation, as well as a Classic Analytics appraisal with a grade of 1− (Very Good Condition). The TÜV classic car inspection report confirms the original condition of all components with no defects; the uniform paint thickness measurements (192–260 micrometers) and the proper preservation throughout the vehicle’s entire history—limited to just three days of registration—underscore the originality of this vehicle. As a single-owner vehicle with a complete order history from the VW dealer and comprehensive original and sport equipment, this is a particularly authentic example.