1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1600

Highlights

• Garage-stored and covered during current ownership, driven only to car shows
• Engine reportedly overhauled with uprated components
• Handsome blue accents over an Old English White livery

The Appeal

The air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most iconic and universally adored cars in history. It's almost redundant to introduce these utilitarian machines; designed as a people's car in Germany, they spent their lives as perfect introductory machines that were easy to handle and easy to afford, quickly being picked up by hippies and students throughout the 60s and 70s and continuing to be one of the most cherished cars in history.
The '70s gave the car a sweet spot for enthusiasts, gently modernising its fundamentals while keeping it usable and versatile for the modern motorist.

This example has been garage-stored and covered during its current ownership, having been driven only a handful of times to attend car shows. Reportedly in fine driving order, this handsome little Beetle is ready and waiting to charm its lucky new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 15,500 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,600cc flat-four petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Handbook, manuals, V5c, small selection of paperwork

The Detail

• Engine reportedly overhauled including:
  • Uprated distributor
  • Oil catch can
  • Starter
  • Internal components (no paperwork to evidence this)
• The vendor states the engine starts and runs very well
• Small area of bubbling noted near the rear engine cover
• Small mark at the bottom of the driver's arch
• Gentle patina to the brightwork
• Handsome blue alloys with Wolfsburg Edition badging
• All instruments reported to be in working order
• USB charging slots fitted in the rear seat footwell
• Wood-trimmed steering wheel

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