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Volkswagen Käfer 1303 LS Cabriolet (1977)

VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet (1977), partially restored, front disc brakes, with H license plate

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Manufacturer
Model
Käfer 1303 LS Cabriolet
Year
1977
Transmission
Manual
Horsepower
50
Milage
21.755 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country Version
DE
Location
DE-95028 Hof
Color
silver metallic
Type of auction
With reserve
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Volkswagen Käfer 1303 LS Cabriolet (1977)

Vehicle description

A 1977 VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet is for sale in silver metallic with black faux leather interior.

Highlights:

  • H license plate
  • Partially restored in 2021, including a new soft top and many renewed parts
  • Popular top-of-the-range engine: 1,600 cc with 50 hp
  • Front disc brakes
  • Little mileage since restoration
  • Certificate available for the mounted aluminum rims (steel rims also available on request)
  • Completely repainted according to the seller

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of manufacture: 1977
  • First registration: Germany, 03/1977
  • Location: 95028 Hof, Germany
  • Number of previous owners: 5
  • No accidents in current ownership
  • H license plate
  • Currently without MOT
  • Ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The VW Beetle is an absolute icon of automotive history. Built over 21 million times, it was the world's best-selling car for decades. With its air-cooled boxer engine in the rear and its unmistakable design, the Beetle shaped generations – however, little remains of the original "Volkswagen" of the 1940s in the late 1303 Cabrio, both technically and visually: more comfort, more power, and a modernized body make it the most popular Beetle among collectors.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Exterior color: silver metallic
  • Interior: black imitation leather upholstery, well-maintained condition with minor signs of wear due to age
  • Black soft top, renewed in 2021
  • Repainted: yes, the car was completely repainted in the past

Engine and transmission:

  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 50 hp (37 kW)
  • Manual transmission
  • Last service: 03/2025

Mileage:

  • Mileage: 21,755 km (as read)
  • Mileage verifiable: no
  • No service history available

Documentation:

  • German vehicle documents
  • Service reports
  • Wheel rim certificate

Tires, bodywork, and underbody:

  • Tires: Information to follow shortly
  • Bodywork: very good condition with only minimal signs of age-related wear
  • Underbody: good condition, no rust known
  • Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

  • No known defects
  • Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary:

For sale is a well-maintained 1977 VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet in silver metallic with black faux leather interior. The vehicle has an H license plate, is currently not registered, but according to the seller, is ready to drive immediately. A partial restoration was carried out in 2021, during which the soft top and other components were replaced, among other things. The engine starts easily and runs smoothly. The Beetle is also in good condition visually. A beautiful classic with the sought-after 1600 engine and a charming overall appearance.

If the seller is a private individual, the vehicle is always sold without warranty. The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.

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  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Current service performed

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Questions and Comments

  • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
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    10.01.2026 21:30

    Technik: Der VW 1303 löste 1972 den 1302 ab. Der neue Wagen besaß eine wesentlich stärker gewölbte Frontscheibe (fälschlicherweise auch als Panoramascheibe bezeichnet), um die ab August 1973 geltenden US-Sicherheitsvorschriften zu erfüllen, die einen Mindestabstand zwischen Insassen und Windschutzscheibe verlangten. Ferner neue, große runde Heckleuchten, im Volksmund auch Elefantenfüße genannt. Im letzten Produktionsjahr (Modelljahr 1975) wurden die vorderen Blinker von den Kotflügeloberseiten in die Stoßstangen verlegt. Das Heckabschlussblech wurde durch die gewölbte Ausführung ersetzt, die bisher schon die Export-Modelle für die USA mit Katalysator besaßen. Diese beiden Merkmale gab es nur beim 1975er Modell des VW 1303 und bei den bis 1979 gefertigten Cabriolets. Außerdem erhielt der 1303 ab der Fahrgestellnummer 1352000001 statt der Rollenlenkung eine Zahnstangenlenkung. Wegen der Produktionsaufnahme des neuen Golfs zog die Käfermontage nach Emden um. Ab Sommer 1975 gab es den VW 1303 nur noch als Cabriolet aus der Fertigung bei Karmann in Osnabrück. LG Tom

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