Volkswagen Käfer 1303 Cabriolet (1979)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 141 photos
• Video including engine running and test drive
• Paint thickness measurement
• An inspection report with a grade of 2 is available
• Mileage reading of 106,432 km, partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1979
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 50 hp (37 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Metallic green
• Interior: White leather seats
• TÜV valid until 10/27, H-license plate
• Features:
• White convertible top
• White rims
• Momo steering wheel

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in metallic green.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted; paint thickness measurements yielded values between 116 µm and 236 µm.
• The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear as well as minor scratches and dents.
• The underbody shows age-related wear, dirt, and superficial corrosion on chassis and exhaust components; no serious rust-through is visible.
• The vehicle features a white convertible top, white rims, and white original leather seats.
• There is minor damage to the soft top.

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in white leather.
• The white leather on the seats shows significant signs of age-related wear, including creasing, fine cracks, and visible patina.
• The steering wheel shows signs of wear.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• The engine exhibits very good cold-start performance with a stable, elevated idle; throttle response is smooth without hesitation, and the engine runs evenly without any noticeable misfires.
• Acoustically, the valve train sounds clean and smooth, with no audible indications of excessive valve clearance or excessive crankshaft axial play.

History

Ownership history

• Number of owners: 7
• First delivery: Germany

Service history

• Information to follow

Documents

• Vehicle registration certificate available; the original vehicle registration certificate is also available
• Vehicle registration certificate
• TÜV report
• Inspection report: Grade 2

Summary

For sale is a 1979 VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet in metallic green with white leather seats. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 50 hp and manual transmission has 106,432 km on the odometer; the mileage history is not fully traceable. The vehicle has been completely repainted and is in good body condition with slight signs of wear; the underbody shows superficial signs of corrosion without any visible rust-through. The white leather seats exhibit age-related patina with creasing and fine cracks. An expert report with a grade of 2 is available. The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately. TÜV valid until October 2027, H-license plate. A characterful classic in an appealing color combination for enthusiasts of open-top Volkswagen classic cars.