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Description
The special gearbox in this car is often referred to as the Saxomat, but in 1968 the older semi-automatic variant was replaced by Volkswagen's own shifting system, "Automatic Stickshift," which was Volkswagen's official marketing name for the successor to the Saxomat. The system replaced the centrifugal clutch with a hydraulic torque converter (as in a conventional automatic transmission) connected to a 3-speed manual gearbox. An electrical contact in the gear lever controls a vacuum servo that handles the clutch disengagement during the actual shift.
The odometer shows 7,650 km, but according to the information provided, it has rolled over once. The total mileage is therefore likely to be approximately 107,650 km (10,765 Swedish miles).
Included with the car are a spare wheel, owner's manual and service booklet, as well as an NOS headlight. Only 1 ignition key comes with the car.
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Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Equipped with Volkswagen's classic air-cooled four-cylinder 1.6-liter boxer engine, producing 50 lively horsepower. Incidentally, in Volkswagen circles the term liter is not used when discussing engine size; these engines are simply known as the 1600. What makes this particular Beetle special is the gearbox, namely a so-called semi-automatic gearbox. During the short test drive, the gearbox worked without any issues. It felt as if the engine needs more fuel under acceleration; we believe the carburetor was adjusted to run lean ahead of the most recent visit to the inspection station. The buyer will therefore need to go over the ignition/carburetor settings for the engine to run better. One of the tailpipes on the muffler is missing, so the car is a bit loud. The car passed its most recent Swedish vehicle inspection on August 7, 2026. The car has barely been used over the past five years, so expect some need for servicing.
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Interior condition
Worn original interior. Three generations have traveled in this car over a period of 50 years. So one could say it is natural wear after long and faithful service. The headliner has come loose at the driver's door. The seats and rear seat show wear with holes in the fabric upholstery. Nice instrument panel without any real damage. Working car radio. Original rubber mat. The entire interior needs a thorough cleaning and detailing. Since the Volkswagen Beetle is a popular classic car, newly manufactured seat upholstery kits are available from several manufacturers.
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Exterior condition
Charming wear is a fitting headline. The car was repainted in its original factory colour over 30 years ago, though it has been touched up with both brush and spray can. The car was used as a daily driver and repaired as needed. At present, it looks rather tired. There are rust bubbles here and there, as well as scratches and scuffs. The front bumper has a dent in the middle. The right running board comes from a slightly older Beetle and was fitted temporarily ahead of the most recent inspection. We have spoken with the repair shop that helped the family keep the car running, and they say it is better than first impressions suggest. However, they point out that the rocker panel/running board mounting on the right side needs rust repair. We were not able to examine the underbody on a lift, but the car passed its most recent inspection this past summer. Please study the photos carefully for more information about the car's condition.
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General condition
Inspected, running Beetle in need of minor restoration to become truly fine. Should be of considerable interest to Volkswagen collectors given the unusual drivetrain, gold metallic paint, and single-family ownership since new.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1973-07-11 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1973-07-25
Senast godkända besiktning: 2026-08-07
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 4
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Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
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