Description
Highlights:
– 1.5-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Beetle Cabriolet body by Karmann with a beige soft top
– Red metallic paintwork with a black interior
– Wood-rim steering wheel and period radio in the dashboard
The private seller offers for sale this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet, powered by a 1.5-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in a deep red metallic, with a contrasting beige soft top and a black interior, this open-top Beetle is a cheerful example of one of the most recognisable cars ever built.
The photos show a car with bright chrome bumpers, silver-painted steel wheels with hub caps and the typical Beetle front end with its round headlights. Inside, black vinyl seats and a matching rear bench are combined with a wood-rim steering wheel, an orange gear knob and a period radio set into the dashboard. The flat-four engine sits in the rear in its blue-painted engine bay, as it should in a Beetle.
The Volkswagen Beetle needs little introduction. Developed in the 1930s and built in huge numbers from the late 1940s onwards, it became a worldwide icon and remained in production until 2003. The cabriolet version was built by the coachbuilder Karmann in Osnabrück from 1949 and offered the same simple, robust mechanics as the saloon, with the added appeal of a fully folding soft top.
The 1500 cc engine used in the Beetle from 1966 gave the car a bit more power and flexibility than the earlier, smaller units, which suits the car well in modern traffic. Simple to maintain and supported by an extensive parts network, the air-cooled Beetle remains a favourite among classic car enthusiasts. Beetle cabriolets in particular are in demand for summer touring and for their lasting popularity at classic car events.
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.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
