Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet | 1975

Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet | 1975

Highlights:

– 1.3-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission

– Red exterior with a black soft top, a classic and cheerful colour combination

– Battery, starter motor and various other components recently replaced

– Valid roadworthiness inspection, used as a daily classic

The seller offers for sale this 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet, powered by a 1.3-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in red with a black soft top, this Beetle Cabriolet presents in good condition and has recently had its battery, starter motor and various other components replaced.

The car is used as a daily classic by its current owner, its documentation is in order and it has recently passed its roadworthiness inspection. Viewing is available by appointment.

Karmann in Osnabrück began building the four-seat Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet in 1949, and the model went on to share every major mechanical and styling update with the saloon throughout its long production run. From 1973, the Cabriolet adopted the revised 1303 front end, with a curved windscreen and MacPherson strut front suspension that improved both comfort and handling compared with earlier torsion-bar cars. Production of the Beetle Cabriolet continued until January 1980, by which point more than 330,000 examples had been built, making it one of the most successful open-top cars in automotive history.

The air-cooled flat-four engine and rear-mounted drivetrain give the Beetle Cabriolet its distinctive, unmistakable character, while the simple mechanical layout has always made it an accessible classic to own and maintain. With seating for four and a folding soft top, it remains one of the most practical and cheerful ways to enjoy open-top motoring from the period, combining genuine everyday usability with the enduring charm of one of the most recognisable car designs ever produced. For a buyer seeking a usable and characterful classic Cabriolet, this well-kept example offers an appealing combination of presentation and recent mechanical attention.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Bologna province, Italy.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has an Italian registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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