Volkswagen 1303 Käfer Cabriolet (1973)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1973 VW Beetle 1303 US in green with a black partial leather interior.

Highlights

• In the same ownership for almost 40 years
• Always well maintained
• The car has been completely repainted in the past
• Last service in December 2024
• Investments of around €20,000

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1973
• First registration: USA, 1973
• Location: 69251 Gaiberg, Germany
• Number of previous owners: more than 5
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 12/26
• Ready to drive

Model history

The origins of the VW Beetle date back to the 1930s, when the Nazi regime wanted to develop a "people's car" for the masses – the so-called KdF car. Ferdinand Porsche played a key role in its design, and the later production model was based on his rear-engine and swing axle design. However, due to the Second World War, civilian production did not begin until 1945 under British control. In the post-war period, the Beetle became a symbol of German mobility, particularly thanks to the economic miracle and its worldwide export. It achieved cult status in the US in particular as an affordable alternative to the American road cruiser culture. Production in Germany ended in 1978, with the convertible rolling off the assembly line at Karmann in Osnabrück until 1980. The Beetle continued to be built in Mexico until 2003. With over 21 million units produced, the Beetle is one of the most successful cars of all time.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Green
• Interior: black partial leather upholstery
• Repainted: the car has been completely repainted in the past

Engine and transmission:

• 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with 46 hp
• Replacement engine
• Manual transmission
• Last service: 12/2024

Mileage

• Mileage: 92,342 km (read)
• Mileage verifiable: no
• No service history available

Documentation

• (German) vehicle documents
• TÜV reports
• Invoices

Tires, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: are already older
• Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• A few small rust spots on the bodywork, nothing serious according to the seller
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

A well-maintained 1973 VW Beetle 1303 US in green with black interior is for sale. The vehicle has been in one owner's possession for almost 40 years and is currently registered and ready to drive. A replacement engine was installed and last serviced in December 2024. The bodywork has been completely repainted in the past and, according to the owner, shows only minor signs of wear. An all-round exciting classic for enthusiasts and collectors is available for sale here.