1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

• Goodwood Revival and F.A.T. Ice Race participant
• Original Manx moulded example
• Restored by marque specialists
• Over £24,000 spent on restoration
• Circa 200 miles covered since the restoration's completion

This Volkswagen-based Beach Buggy is an early GP Concessionaires 'GP1', which consists of Beetle running gear and a glassfibre bodyshell. An original UK Manx mould car, the Buggy is offered for sale by the owner of The VW Camper Co/Greatworth Classics, who commenced a restoration to a high standard in 2023 that would end up costing over £24.000. There is extensive documentation from the restoration in 2023-2024, the works being carried out in-house by The VW Camper Co/Greatworth Classics. The rebuild involved splitting the body from the floor pan (found to be rot free); stripping and respraying in striking orange livery; and fitting a new custom wiring loom and bonnet; new seals, lights and a new windscreen were fitted also. The engine is a 1,641cc unit; a new clutch was fitted, the carburettor overhauled, and a full service/tune carried out. New wheels and tyres were fitted, and the wheels show few signs of use.

Designed for ease of use and maintenance, as opposed to comfort, the Spartan interior features inertia reel seatbelts; a period-correct steering wheel; and high-back Porsche 'tombstone' style seats. The dashboard was replaced during restoration and is in near-pristine condition. Other notable features include new cables; new fuel tank and lines; new genuine Meyers Manx 'Remastered' exhaust system; new rear brakes and wheel bearings; rebuilt pedal box; new front brakes; and a new master cylinder.

The vendor's efforts have been amply rewarded by a succession of concours successes at classic vehicle shows, and the car has also appeared at the Goodwood Revival Beach Buggy celebration in 2024 and the 2025 F.A.T Ice Race in Austria, where it was the sole Beach Buggy participating.

With only some 200 miles covered since the restoration's completion, this head-turning GP1 is in excellent condition throughout, apparently wanting for nothing. There are no faults or issues reported, other than the engine leaving a 'very small' drop of oil when parked, a habit generally considered not unusual with these air-cooled flat-fours.

The Buggy has a valid MoT certificate (with no advisories) despite being exempt and also comes with a quantity of invoices; a current V5C document; and DVLA correspondence notifying the engine change in March 2026. The car is HPI clear and London ULEZ compliant. Two keys are present.

Overall, this is a striking and well-kept example of the iconic GP1 Beach Buggy. Having been extensively restored by marque experts between 2023 and 2024, and with limited use since, this GP1 is in excellent condition throughout.