1973 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle German Look

Highlights

• Full restoration completed in 2013
• Featured in VolksWorld Magazine and displayed at the VolksWorld Show
• Recently returned from a 350-mile road trip after a full health check
• Equipped with a 1,955cc engine and Porsche 5-speed gearbox

The Appeal

Get a Beetle, make it a convertible. It's an irresistible formula and one that perfectly hit the 70s, free-spirited zeitgeist. Needless to say, it's also one of the most-clamoured-for variants of the Beetle out there. It's obvious as to why - the perky little people's car makes for a perfect sun trap.

This '73 Beetle has been meticulously restored to a high standard. The full restoration in 2013, which was featured in VolksWorld Magazine, is still shining and makes for a highly impressive little car. The vehicle's impressive specification includes a 1,955cc engine built by Laurie Petit, a Porsche 914 5-speed gearbox, and a custom exhaust system.

History and Paperwork

• First registered in 1973
• First UK registration in 1982
• Originally finished in red, repainted during restoration
• Full restoration in 2013
• Featured in the October 2013 issue of VolksWorld Magazine
• Displayed at the VolksWorld Show
• Always garage stored
• Just had a full health check and returned from a 350-mile road trip

The Condition

• Fully colour-coded in black
• New mohair roof padding
• Wax oiled in all hidden areas
• Brand new mohair hood and all new internal hood components
• Hood frame powder-coated to as new
• ATS Wheels
• ATS Classic wheels fitted with 205/50 15 tyres
• Black headliner with all metal frames powder-coated
• Heated front seats
• Gauges for temperature, RPM, and oil pressure
• Bamboo parcel shelf
• Bluetooth head unit
• LED headlights and indicators
• LED headlights and rear lights
• Soundproofing applied to all interior panels

The Mechanics

• 1,955cc Type 1 flat-four engine built by Laurie Petit
• Porsche 914 5-speed gearbox from Bug@5 Speed
• 76mm Wasserboxer crank
• New bearings
• C35 cam kit
• Heavy-duty oil pump with a full-flow oil system
• 90.5mm barrels and pistons
• New stock VW heads and rebuilt rockers
• 914 flywheel and bolts
• Rebuilt rockers fitted with swivel feet and spacers
• Clearanced and balanced rods
• Clearanced crankcase to accommodate the boxer crank
• Equipped with a Bergmann fan setup
• Hi-torque Porsche starter motor
• VW disc brake setup
• Front suspension struts from Kersher Tuning
• Rear suspension features uni-ball and coilover from Red 9 Design
• Large Facet interrupter fuel pump
• Custom exhaust system
• Replaced thrust bearing on 01/08/2025 (engine out)
• Just had new thrust bearing seal done 01/08/2025

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