LOT 99
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Registration no. SJU 921N Chassis no. 1142701081
1974 Volkswagen Beetle Registration no. SJU 921N Chassis no. 1142701081
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
Registration no. SJU 921N
Chassis no. 1142701081
Registration no. SJU 921N
Chassis no. 1142701081
MOT Expiry: N/A
*Dry stored
*Great potential
*Sold for restoration
The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the true greats of the 20th Century. The car revolutionised affordable motoring, serving workers, families, first time drivers and enthusiasts the like. By the time this example was produced in 1974, the beetle had become much more and refined. This included larger windows for better visibility, new "elephant foot" taillamps, and a much more modern interior. This example was purchased by the vendor who bought the car in August 2018 as a restoration project. The car still had an MOT at the time, but is now off and road and has been dry stored since purchase. Overall the car is not in a good condition and requires a lot of attention cosmetically and mechanically. There is little history with the car and will need to be rewired also. The owner hasn't found time to restore the vehicle, hence the sale. The car has great potential.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 30/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 8/25
Body Work: 1
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 2
Glass: 2
Paint: 1
Wheels/Tyres: 2
INTERIOR TOTAL: 6/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2
Headlining: 1
Seats: 2
Trim: 1
ENGINE TOTAL: 6/20
Mechanical components: 2
Running: 1
Starting: 1
Under Bonnet: 2
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 7/20
Axles: 2
Brakes: 1
Gearbox/Clutch: 2
Suspension: 2
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 2/10
Ancillary components: 1
Main components: 1
Car History File: 1
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