1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Volkswagen’s Super Beetle Convertible, introduced in 1971, offered a more refined driving experience while retaining the charm of the original Beetle. Built by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany, the convertible variant featured the same MacPherson strut front suspension and extended trunk space as the hardtop Super Beetle, but added open-air enjoyment to the mix.

This 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible appears to be a largely stock example. It was purchased a few years ago by the seller’s late father and is said to have been kept dry and covered in Oregon.

Highlights 

• Canary Yellow paint

• Black and grey interior (likely redone previously)

• Powered by a 1,600cc dual-port air-cooled flat-four engine 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Chassis number (1512097349) decodes as:  

  • 1 – Type 1 

  • 5 – Super Beetle Convertible 

  • 1 – 1600cc dual-port engine 

  • 2 – 1972 model year 

  • 0 – Osnabrück, Germany (Karmann) 

  • 97349 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 15” factory steel wheels complete with VW-embossed center caps and 165/80R15 Nexen SB802 tires 

• MacPherson strut front suspension 

• Manual folding soft top convertible 

• Kenwood stereo 

• Recently replaced fuses 

• Front disc brakes 

Known Imperfections 

• Heater ducting and other small components may be incomplete 

• Battery won't hold a charge (suspected replacement needed) 

• Some unknown mechanical needs due to limited recent use 

• Corrosion present on undercarriage and body panels 

• Soft top fabric is torn

• Paint imperfections congruent with age 

Included 

• Various books and manuals 

• New boot (soft top) cover 

• Front apron cover 

• Spare carburetor 

• Car cover 

Ownership History

This Super Beetle Convertible was purchased by the seller’s father a few years ago and is said to have been kept under a cover in Oregon.