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- The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025
- 1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karmann Cabriolet
1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karmann Cabriolet
Lot Number: 705
1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Karmann Cabriolet
Tidy last generation soft top Beetle with just over 22,000 miles from new.
- Sold for an undisclosed sum.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am local time at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Alpine White -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
UPF 882X -
ODOMETER READING
22113 Miles
SUMMARY
Tidy last generation soft top Beetle with just over 22,000 miles from new.
DESCRIPTION
- Part of a long term hire Collection. All vehicles were well maintained by their previous owner before being acquired by our vendor, who is now reluctantly selling due to underestimating the time and weekend commitments required by the business
- Built by Karmann in Osnabrück, the convertible version of the Beetle was known for its high quality build and attention to detail
- The 1978 model was part of the last production run of Beetle convertibles, as the saloon version was phased out in Europe and the US
- Powered by the 1,600cc Type 126 four-cylinder, air-cooled boxer engine offering about 50bhp when new
- Finished in Alpine White over a beige interior with matching hood, and sitting on whitewall tyres
- Supplied with previous MOTs and hand-written notes covering recent maintenance
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 705
- Make
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- BEETLE 1303
- Variant
- Karmann Cab
- Registration Number
- UPF 882X
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- 1582027830
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Alpine White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
81 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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