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Volkswagen Käfer 1303 LS Cabrio (1973)

Volkswagen Beetle 1303 LS Convertible, 1st hand (1973)
Type of auction
With reserve
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Ends at
16.02.2025 20:00
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Highest bid
10.500 €
Ended
Price
21.250 €
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Constantin von der Recke
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Overview

Manufacturer Volkswagen
Model Käfer 1303 LS Cabrio
Year 1973
TransmissionManual
Horsepower50
Milage
208.900 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country VersionDE
Location 🇩🇪 95100 Selb
Color White

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a VW Beetle 1303 convertible from 1973 in the color white with a black leatherette interior.

Highlights:

  • 1st hand - owned by the seller since 1973
  • Fair-weather vehicle and never driven in winter
  • The seller has invested around €5000 in the vehicle

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of construction: 1973
  • First registration: Germany, 1973
  • Location: 95100 Selb, Germany
  • Number of owners: 1 (owned by the seller since 1973)
  • Accident-free
  • H license plate
  • Approved (seasonal license plate from April)
  • TÜV until 08/25
  • Ready to drive immediately

Model history

The VW Beetle 1303 LS Cabriolet, introduced in 1973, continued the success story of the Beetle. The forerunner of the 1303 LS was the classic Beetle, which made its debut in the 1930s. The 1303 LS was powered by an air-cooled 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of up to 1.6 liters. With its first registration in 1973, the convertible presented itself as a timeless car. The Beetle 1303 LS was prized by enthusiasts for its reliability and characteristic appearance, and this tradition lives on in its legacy.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Exterior color: white
  • Interior: Black leatherette interior
  • Paint finish: Yes

Engine and transmission:

  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 50 hp
  • Manual gearbox
  • Exchange engine

Mileage:

  • Mileage: 208,900 km
  • Mileage traceable: Partial
  • Checkbook with gaps available

Documentation:

  • German vehicle documents

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

  • Tires: 70-90 %
  • Brakes: 70-90 %
  • Underbody: good condition, rust-free, unwelded
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

  • General signs of wear due to age
  • Stone chips on the hood
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is a beautifully maintained VW Beetle 1303 Convertible from 1973, a true collector's car in classic white with an elegant black leatherette interior and white headliner. This fair-weather vehicle, owned by the vendor since its first registration, has always been treated with care and has never been driven in winter. The air-cooled 1.6-liter engine with 50 hp and the manual gearbox offer authentic driving pleasure. With a mileage of 208,900 km, MOT until 2025 and a rust-free underbody, this Beetle presents itself as a timeless classic in very good condition. A real gem for Beetle enthusiasts!

Vehicle videos

Kickdown check

  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection

Comments of this past auction

  • 08.02.2025 16:52

    Hallo, ich kann das Video nicht finden zu den Käfer. Weiterhin sehe ich ein Windschutz auf dem Foto. Kann man vernünftig auf den hinteren Sitzen einsteigen? Das kann ich nicht erkennen und auch nicht wie viel Platz hinten ist. LG Dieter

    • 10.02.2025 15:29

      Guten Tag hans-dieter_sonntag, laut Verkäufer sind das Windschott und der Überrollbügel einfach zu entfernen, sodass eine Nutzung mit vier Sitzplätzen problemlos möglich ist. Beste Grüße aus Hamburg, Ihr Kickdown Team

    • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
      Moderator
      06.02.2025 19:37

      Technik: Der VW 1303 löste 1972 den 1302 ab. Der neue Wagen besaß eine wesentlich stärker gewölbte Frontscheibe (fälschlicherweise auch als Panoramascheibe bezeichnet), um die ab August 1973 geltenden US-Sicherheitsvorschriften zu erfüllen, die einen Mindestabstand zwischen Insassen und Windschutzscheibe verlangten. Ferner neue, große runde Heckleuchten, im Volksmund auch Elefantenfüße genannt. Im letzten Produktionsjahr (Modelljahr 1975) wurden die vorderen Blinker von den Kotflügeloberseiten in die Stoßstangen verlegt. Das Heckabschlussblech wurde durch die gewölbte Ausführung ersetzt, die bisher schon die Export-Modelle für die USA mit Katalysator besaßen. Diese beiden Merkmale gab es nur beim 1975er Modell des VW 1303 und bei den bis 1979 gefertigten Cabriolets. Außerdem erhielt der 1303 ab der Fahrgestellnummer 1352000001 statt der Rollenlenkung eine Zahnstangenlenkung. Wegen der Produktionsaufnahme des neuen Golfs zog die Käfermontage nach Emden um. Ab Sommer 1975 gab es den VW 1303 nur noch als Cabriolet aus der Fertigung bei Karmann in Osnabrück. LG Tom

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      The description of this auction has been made to the best of the seller's knowledge. The condition of this vehicle is based on the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. The description and photos are for reference. Kickdown does not guarantee the accuracy of the listing and recommends a viewing. The seller decides whether a viewing can be made. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description and make all necessary inquiries before placing a bid. For this purpose, please use the comments and questions section for additional information. Please read our terms and conditions for more details.

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