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Volkswagen Typ 1 1500 Cabriolet — 1970

Sold new in Sweden with few previous owners. An older restoration in smart, presentable condition, although with some minor bubbling in the paint as a result of period-correct preparation work.

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Lot Number
18923
Location
Vargön

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"The driving enjoyment with the roof and all windows down is just as great, whether you choose to address the exterior or simply enjoy it as it is."

Description

The car was sold new to its first owner in May 1970 and, according to the records, has had a total of seven registered owners, of whom approximately five were actual long-term users. One of these kept the car for over 40 years. The current owner has owned her teenage dream car for just over a year, but it has not seen quite as much use as she had hoped. A folder containing receipts, inspection reports and other documentation is included. The most recent—and final—approved MOT inspection was carried out on 4 September 2018, the same year the new exemption rules for cars over 50 years of age were introduced.
Carfax Free history (13)

Technical data

Year
1970/1970
Registration date
1970-05-26
Mileage
73 836 km
Kw / hp
32 / 44
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
Red

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    The familiar and authentic air-cooled feel remains in the engine, gearbox and chassis. The engine idles slightly high and would benefit from inspection and adjustment. The current owner has replaced the rocker covers, rocker cover gaskets, front brakes and exhaust silencer. New rear brake shoes are included but not yet fitted.

  • Interior condition

    Most likely a brown original interior with a black rear seat backrest from another car. Alternatively, the interior may originally have been black like the door panels, with the rear seat being the only remaining original part. A wooden Empi steering wheel is fitted, as the original wheel was spongy and unpleasant in feel according to the owner. A newer radio is installed, but the decorative surround is missing.

  • Exterior condition

    An older repaint, most likely carried out in the 1980s, with filler bubbles visible in the paintwork. Despite this period-typical effect, the car is still presentable and looks good from a distance. One can either choose to accept the bubbling, which is mainly visible in direct light, or opt for a full bare-metal respray. Both the soft top and the tonneau cover are in complete, clean and tidy condition. Newer Maxxis tyres from 2021 with good tread, fitted to attractive aftermarket wheels.

  • General condition

    An advisory summary and a partly subjective overall impression: Live with the peculiarities of the paintwork and let the body shape, with fresh air around your head, set the tone for how the car is enjoyed.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2024-05-12
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1970-05-12 (regbes) (Ombes:19780602)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1970-05-26
Senast godkända besiktning: 2018-09-04
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 7

Location and viewing Information

Location: Vargön

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2026-01-22.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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