Lot details Registration No: EU-Reg Chassis No: 1542376541
- Restored a number of years ago, LHD, Black upholstery
- Reportedly 'in very good condition and driving extremely well'
- Offered with hood bag and workshop manual
The story of the Volkswagen Beetle is like no other. Sixty-six years of production, over 21 million examples manufactured, production on five continents etc - the statistics are just staggering, as is the car's history. In 1933, Hitler ordered Ferdinand Porsche to design and develop a 'volkswagen' (a people's car). It needed to be a basic, affordable vehicle capable of transporting two adults and up to three children at speeds of up to 100kph (ie 62mph). The newcomer finally went into production in 1938 and, while it inevitably evolved over the years, the basic concept was never altered. The four-seater Convertible version was manufactured by Karmann from 1949 until 1980, during which time 331,847 were produced. It was generally better equipped than the Saloon and the chassis was heavily strengthened to compensate for the removal of the roof.
This left-hand drive 1974 example is finished in the attractive combination of Metallic Blue body and Black interior trim. It was restored some years ago but is still regarded by the vendor as being 'in very good condition and driving extremely well'. It rides on Minilite-style wheels and comes complete with leather-rim steering wheel, hood bag and workshop manual.
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