- Seller: Jose E
- Location: Toppenish, Washington
- Mileage: Unknown Shown
- Chassis #: 1332155480
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: Flat-4
- Transmission: Manual
This 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle is a solid classic in sound mechanical health. The owner admits it requires TLC, but the engineering and construction techniques employed by Volkswagen mean that a competent person could tackle many of the tasks in a home workshop utilizing a basic toolkit. The finished product would provide years of classic motoring fun, although the Super Beetle’s maneuverability and low fuel consumption figures might make it an ideal daily driver. The owner feels it deserves a new home with someone who can appreciate all that it offers. Therefore, he has listed this VW with us at Barn Finds Auctions.
Volkswagen produced two versions of its iconic Beetle in 1973. This is a Super Beetle, which is easily distinguished by its curved windshield. It is a largely original survivor, with the dark window tint and upgraded headlamps as the most obvious changes. The existing Turquoise paint retains a decent shine, and I suspect that attacking the car with a high-quality polish might further improve its appearance. However, it is also a strong candidate for cosmetic restoration, because dismantling the body so that areas like the door frames and trunk can receive a refresh is child’s play. The process could extend to the wheels while dispatching the bumpers to the platers would further enhance the Super Beetle’s looks. However, the winning bidder could take their time to consider all the options, because this beauty is solid and in no need of immediate attention.
Volkswagen adopted an evolutionary approach to drivetrain development with the Beetle. It remained a rear-engined vehicle throughout its impressive production run, with the air-cooled flat-four sending its power to the rear wheels. This Super Beetle features a 1,585cc powerplant, producing 46hp and 72 ft/lbs of torque. Those figures sound modest, but there were a couple of strings to Volkswagen’s bow. The Super Beetle tips the scales at 1,984 lbs, which is light for any vehicle capable of comfortably seating four. The company didn’t focus on outright acceleration, tailoring the original Beetle to cruise on the open road all day at 60mph while sipping frugally from its fuel tank. The Super Beetle raises the bar slightly, meaning that spending the day with the needle sitting at 70mph is possible. That allows them to be surprisingly effective long-distance tourers, while the relatively small dimensions sees them perform exceptionally well in the cut and thrust of city traffic. The owner says that this Super beetle runs and drives, and that everything works as it should. That makes hitting the road for a spot of classic motoring fun a tempting idea as the buyer contemplates its future.
The 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle is an under-appreciated classic because these cars are renowned for their versatility and reliability. This car could be preserved in its current form, although there is an extensive range of aftermarket parts that allow owners to extract impressive performance from the little air-cooled four. They are ideal for an individual seeking a first or a hands-on project candidate because the engineering and construction techniques are elegantly simple. This little gem could find its way into your workshop in a few days. All you need to do is join the bidding party and a world of classic motoring fun could be yours.
Bid On This Auction
Marshall bid $750.00 2024-07-27 11:01:53
Mel Kirkman bid $500.00 2024-07-25 14:42:56
Nice background for selling a car. Under a tree on a pile of gravel in what looks like a junk yard and not enough good pictures to show you anything. If it’s any good it would be nice to show that it is.
And no interior shots at all? Is it expected to be in need of everything?
And what is photobombing it in the first image?
The photographer didn’t take all the required shots so the seller is going to get more but they are a couple hours away from the cars so it might take a day or two.
He might have gotten more bids if he’d bothered to have interior and engine shots. Blame the photographer or ‘manana?’
To the seller can you please add more pictures of the Interior and the engine Does it have a title and keys? I would like to know before bidding thanks
Same seller as the C-600 Ford tow truck.
Strange absolutely no pictures of the engine compartment.
Not a big fan of the Super Beetle, mainly because of the curved windshield and stretched nose. Also, the simple girder front end of the regular Beetle was replaced with a ball joint/MacPherson strut setup, nowhere near as robust as the old front end. It’s why these were never Baja’d. Fun fact though, these are one of the first cars to come with a diagnostic port!
If it’s anything like the 72 Beetle that was my first car, it’ll be fun to tool around town in during warmer days, but expect to freeze in the winter. Mine tended to snap clutch cables about once a year. The engine broke on an Iowa interstate one morning, and I sold the car to a mechanic for $500. With that money I took up my brother in law on his offer, that if I helped him get his car running, I could drive it for the summer: A 1969 Chevelle SS, 375-hp. The contrast was extraordinary, and so much fun!
Why is it that I immediately knew a Mexican owned it, as soon as I saw the headlight shields?
This car is ready to go an ride as barn finds says .if you want a bug this is it..