Volkswagen Käfer 1303 LS Cabriolet (1977)
VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet (1977), partially restored, front disc brakes, with H license plate
Overview
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by Louis KalendruschatThe Beetle Cabriolet is a timeless automotive icon that continues to captivate people of all ages. As a result, this open-top VW retains its value well. The 1303 model listed here has been partially restored and is in excellent condition, featuring a very attractive color combination. Perfect for sunny days ahead!
For sale is a 1977 VW Beetle 1303 LS convertible in silver metallic with a black faux leather interior.
Highlights:
- H-license plate
- Partially restored in 2021, including a new soft top and many replaced parts
- Popular top engine: 1,600 cc with 50 hp
- Front disc brakes
- Driven very little since restoration
- Note: The Beetle is sold on the original steel rims with hubcaps (Photos 57-59). The registered alloy rims can be purchased upon 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
- Accident-free under current ownership
- H license plate
- Currently without TÜV
- Ready to drive immediately, but currently not registered
Model history
The VW Beetle is an absolute icon of automotive history. With over 21 million units produced, 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—yet technically and visually, little remains of the original “Volkswagen” from the 1940s in the later 1303 Cabrio: 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 faux leather upholstery, well-maintained condition with minor age-related signs of wear
- Black soft top, replaced in 2021
- Repainted: yes, the car has been 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 recorded)
- Mileage verifiable: no
- No service record book available
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- Service reports
- Wheel inspection report
Tires, body & underbody:
- Tires: approx. 5 mm tread depth
- Body: very good condition with only minimal age-related wear
- Underbody: good condition, no known rust
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle’s condition.
Known defects:
- No defects are known
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition.
Summary:
For sale is a well-maintained 1977 VW Beetle 1303 Cabriolet in silver metallic with a 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 convertible top and other components were replaced. The engine starts without any problems and runs smoothly. Visually, the Beetle is also in good condition. A beautiful classic with the sought-after 1600cc engine and a charming overall appearance.
Vehicle videos
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- Video of the vehicle available
- Current service performed
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Questions and Comments
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