1973 Volkswagen Beetle GT 1600

Highlights

• Rare and desirable GT model, produced to celebrate strong sales
• Comprehensively refurbished in 2000, including a full engine rebuild
• Impressive history file with engine warranties and restoration photographs
• Described by the vendor as feeling like driving in a time capsule

The Appeal

The Volkswagen Beetle GT1600 is one of the more spirited iterations of the world's most recognisable people's car. With its 1,600cc air-cooled flat-four offering a useful step up in performance over lesser variants, the GT1600 is arguably the most eminently drivable machine in the classic lineage.

This 1973 example was comprehensively refurbished in 2000, including a full engine rebuild, and has covered just 15,000 miles since. The vendor reports that it starts reliably every time and drives without any knocks or bangs, adding that the engine is surprisingly nippy for its age. A large folder of paperwork accompanies the car, including engine warranties and photographs documenting the restoration.

Key Information

• Mileage: 15,000 miles (odometer has been replaced; the vendor reports that estimated actual mileage is approx 60,000 miles)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 1,600cc four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: ; Large folder including engine warranties and photographs of the restoration process

The Detail

• Handsome bright yellow paintwork with a good gloss
• Bodywork appears straight and true
• Brightwork contrasts nicely
• Underside described by the vendor as in very good order, with rust protection/prevention applied
• Only gentle signs of patina
• Interior described as very tidy by the vendor, with one small tear in the rear roof liner approximately the size of a £2 coin
• Updated radio and speakers fitted during the refurbishment
• Wooden steering wheel and gearstick knob
• The vendor states the engine starts first time every time and sounds lovely
• Drives as expected with no knocks or bangs, according to the vendor

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