Highlights: – 1.3-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission – Volkswagen Beetle 1302 Cabriolet from the final year of the 1302 series – Finished in pastel green with a black soft top – Black interior with matching door panels and separate front seats The private seller offers for sale this 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1302 Cabriolet, powered by a 1.3-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in pastel green with a black soft top, this open-top Beetle is a cheerful and instantly recognisable classic that is just as much at home on a sunny country lane as at a car show. The 1302 was introduced in 1970 as the more advanced version of the long-running Beetle. Its new MacPherson strut front suspension gave a larger luggage compartment under the bonnet and improved ride and handling, while the longer, more curved front end and the wider rear track set it apart from earlier cars. The Cabriolet, built by Karmann in Osnabrück, retained the Beetle’s charm and added the pleasure of open-air motoring, and its soft top folds down behind the seats. The air-cooled flat-four is simple, willing and easy to maintain, which has helped make the Beetle Cabriolet one of the most popular and accessible classics in the world. This example comes with a black interior with matching door panels and a pair of separate front seats. Chrome bumpers, steel wheels with chrome hub caps and the characteristic round headlights complete the period look. A Beetle Cabriolet of this kind offers an easy way into classic car ownership and the enjoyment of summer drives. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. 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 vehicles 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 vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Gelderland, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The chassis number is 1522369621. 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 vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle 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 vehicles 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