Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet | 1977 Highlights: – 1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission – Karmann-built cabriolet body – 1303 series with curved panoramic windscreen – Black paintwork with beige soft top – Beige interior with Karmann-badged door panels The private seller offers for sale this 1977 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet, powered by a 1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in black with a beige soft top, a beige interior and cream-painted wheels, this cabriolet combines a classic colour scheme with the relaxed, open-air charm that has made the Beetle Cabriolet a favourite for decades. The car has been used by the seller as a leisure car, driven for pleasure in his free time, and it comes with a valid roadworthiness inspection. The cabin features beige seats and door panels carrying the Karmann emblem, contrasting with the black dashboard and steering wheel. The padded soft top folds back onto the rear deck in the traditional Beetle Cabriolet manner, and the rear lid wears the VW 1303 script that marks this as one of the later, more developed cabriolets. Chrome bumpers, the large late-type tail lights and the cream wheels complete the appearance. The Beetle Cabriolet was built by coachbuilder Karmann in Osnabrück from 1949 until early 1980, making it one of the longest-running open cars of its era, with more than 330,000 examples produced. Karmann reinforced the body and fitted a multi-layer insulated soft top, giving the Cabriolet a level of refinement and craftsmanship that set it apart from the saloon. From the 1973 model year the Cabriolet was based on the 1303, which brought a curved panoramic windscreen, a redesigned dashboard and MacPherson strut front suspension. Remarkably, the Cabriolet continued in production as a 1303 for several years after the 1303 saloon had been discontinued, and it is this final generation that many enthusiasts consider the most usable Beetle Cabriolet. Behind the seats sits the familiar air-cooled 1.6-litre flat-four, a simple and robust engine known for its characteristic sound and straightforward maintenance, while the MacPherson strut front suspension gives the 1303 more precise handling and a larger front luggage compartment than earlier Beetles. Easy to drive, cheerful in character and timeless in design, this Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Cabriolet is an attractive way to enjoy classic motoring with the top down. Condition of the bodywork & paint 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction cars offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This car is currently located in: Lower Saxony state, Germany. This car drives, brakes and shifts. The car has a German registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible cars to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more