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Volkswagen Typ 1 1303 1600 — 1973

A cool and well-restored Beetle in a mild custom look, with a peppier engine as well as improved handling and brakes.

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Lot Number
19715
Location
Svartsjö

Estimated value
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Tore Thallaug
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"Here things move fast, with a fine song from the engine and roadholding and driving characteristics in symbiosis with its look and performance. To the uninitiated, an almost original car, but at the red light or along winding roads this white tough guy will surprise. Well built, balanced, and functional. Just honk and drive."

Description

This Beetle was first registered for road use on January 26, 1973, and has reportedly had 12 owners. The current owner, a vehicle enthusiast and former drag racer of modified Beetles, acquired the car in November 2009. The idea was to keep it as a car for his son to wrench on. Soon enough, he realized it was fine and well-preserved in both body and details, so he resolutely took over the car and had a mild VW custom built. It became a professional build with original fender edges and rocker panels on the body – not replaced, but rust-free. Epoxy-painted floor pan, everything new and of good quality. Engine with a 74 mm counterweighted crankshaft and 92 mm cylinders. Improved cylinder heads, a mild camshaft, and a genuine Weber 36/36 single carburetor producing approx. 120 hp. Dual 44 IDF carburetors are included, along with a hotter camshaft and steel pushrods.
Exempt from inspection under current regulations and ready to drive.
Carfax Free history (17)

Technical data

Year
1973/1973
Registration date
1973-02-08
Mileage
41,953 km
Registration Number
GBZ939
Chassis Number
1332448218
Kw / hp
37 / 50
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl upholstery with cloth carpets
Colour
White

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    Starts easily and the engine runs fine. During a shorter test drive on smaller country roads everything appeared to work well, and the performance and driving characteristics are beyond the ordinary for a 1973 Beetle. It put a smile on our faces. Steering, clutch, gearbox, road holding and brakes all in good working order.
    Checked and photographed on a lift and everything looks good.

  • Interior condition

    Interior in original condition, well preserved. Fine comfort in the seats and rear seat, with fine door panels and headliner. Textile carpets. Leather sport steering wheel and leather Empi gear shift knob. Controls, dashboard, and gauges in fine original condition. All functions appear to work well. No radio or sound system needed here. Fine luggage compartment.

  • Exterior condition

    Fine paint finish in white, originally yellow. Glass, trim, emblems, and lighting details in fine condition. Modern Halo headlights with LED and turn signal functions. Fine wheels and tires. Engine compartment in fine and clean condition.

  • General condition

    Sure, an original car has its advocates, but a mild custom or Restomod Beetle also has its followers. This car is both well-built and suitably discreet to attract most enthusiasts with a passion for the classic Beetle.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2023-07-18
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1973-01-26 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1973-02-08
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-07-24
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 12

Facts about the model

There have been countless column inches written about the history of the Bubblan, everything from the project's start in the 1930s, how English soldiers got production going after World War II, and how the first cars found their way to Sweden and Scania Vabis in 1948. So we jump straight ahead to the 1970s. The later models of the VW Type 1 became increasingly powerful, gained more luggage space and period-typical interior details for improved safety, such as built-in headrests. For the 1971 model year came the 1302S with the 1600 engine producing 50 hp. They also received MacPherson front suspension, which provided a larger front luggage compartment, as well as IRS rear suspension. These latter upgrades improved handling and comfort. For 1973 there was another upgrade in the form of the 1303S, now with a completely new dashboard and a panoramic windshield. On the exterior, larger taillights and a fuel filler door with "finger grip.
It was the last "Bubblan" built in Germany 1973-75 (the Convertible model was built until 1978). Today it is appreciated as the most lively, safe and comfortable Bubblan.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Svartsjö

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

Tore Thallaug
+46 705 90 23 65
tore@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2026-10-14.

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

Auction information

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