1970 Superb original and unrestored Beetle 1200, SOLD

This is a completely original, unrestored and and unmodified VW Beetle 1200, first registered in August 1970 and sold from a Portsmouth VW Dealership.

It has had only four owners, including myself, since new and has survived throughout the last 47 years and 106000 miles without modification or restoration, though it has clearly been exceptionally well maintained. The paintwork has been refreshed at some point, though not in recent years, and the original engine, interior and underside of the car have survived in remarkable condition.

Being from an era when base model really did mean basic, the car has its original plain black steering wheel, one door mirror, one sun visor, rubber mats rather than carpeting and no chrome trim on the bonnet. It's extremely rare to find a totally original Beetle nowadays and this one's specification (or lack of it!) adds to the car's character and individuality. It is fitted with a working Blaupunkt "Hamburg" MW/ LW radio which one can only assume was an optional extra at the time!

The paperwork which comes with the car includes the original VW Service Record with details of model type, chassis and engine numbers, the original Instruction Manual and numerous invoices and MOTs. The current MOT runs until 25th May 2018 and has no advisories.

I've owned a number of Beetles over the years and this is without doubt the best of them.

I'd be happy to discuss the car in more detail if you'd care to call me, and there are around 50 additional photos available on request, but I would recommend viewing and driving the car to appreciate it fully.

Thank you for looking.

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