1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Highlights

• Iconic ‘Herbie’ livery
• Cherished 'H13RBE' registration plate included in the sale
• Imported from Mexico by Beetles UK and used as their demonstrator
• Partial service history file
• Recently serviced at Kell Green Classics, we are told
• Vendor notes it will be supplied with a fresh MOT

The Appeal

The Mexican-market Volkswagen Beetle represents the final chapter of one of the most recognisable cars ever made, continuing in production long after European assembly ceased. With fuel injection, front disc brakes, and heated screens, these later examples offer improved everyday usability while retaining the air-cooled character that has captivated generations.

This 1998 example was imported from Mexico by specialist dealer Beetles UK and served as their demonstrator. It wears the famous Herbie livery, complete with blue and red stripes and '53' roundels, and carries the cherished registration H13RBE, a combination that, according to the vendor, brings a smile to everyone who sees it.
Showing 83,801 km, it comes with a partial service history file has recently been serviced by Kell Green Classics, with tappets set and cam cover gaskets replaced, we are told. Genuine Porsche 'Cookie Cutter' alloy wheels, a velour interior, pull-back fabric sunroof, and an Alpine head unit with JBL speakers round out a specification that suits both shows and daily use. HPI clear and to be supplied with 12 months MOT, this is a Beetle that's ready to drive and enjoy.

Key Information

• Mileage: 83,801 km (unwarranted)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from Mexico)
• Technical inspection status: valid until June 2026 with two advisories regarding minor oil leak and corroded exhaust heat shields; vendor notes it will be supplied with fresh MOT
• Technical specs: 1,600cc fuel-injected flat-four petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: partial service history file included

Service history:

05/26 - 83,801 km - Cheshire Porsche Tech

03/18 - 72,635 km - Parkers Auto and ATV Centre

02/02 - 22,562 km - W.F. Hart Motor Engineer

??/01 - 8,125 km - W.F. Hart Motor Engineer

11/98 - 2,212 km - Beetles UK

Pre-delivery - Beetles UK

The Detail

• Recently serviced at Kell Green Classics, including tappets set and cam cover gaskets replaced, we are told
• Front disc brakes
• Velour interior
• Alpine CD/MP3 head unit with JBL rear speakers on a custom-made parcel shelf
• Genuine Porsche 'Cookie Cutter' alloy wheels
• Pull-back fabric sunroof
• Herbie livery with blue and red stripes and '53' roundels
• Current MOT has two advisories regarding a minor oil leak and corroded exhaust shields; vendor notes it will be supplied with fresh MOT
• The vendor states the car is ready to daily drive or show

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