1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Description

The Volkswagen Beetle, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, is celebrated for its distinctive shape and remarkable longevity, with production spanning from 1938 to 2003. Among its various iterations, the VW 1302 introduced in August 1970 marked a significant redesign, featuring a new MacPherson strut suspension that allowed for an enlarged front trunk and a repositioned spare wheel. Originally intended to be named "1301," Volkswagen adopted "1302" due to a trademark issue with French company Simca. This model was available alongside the more powerful 1302S, which boasted a 1,584 cc engine compared to the 1,300 cc engine of the standard 1302. In English-speaking countries, the "Super Beetle" designation was used in marketing, although it did not appear on the engine cover. Given the model's popularity, many owners customize their cars to suit their needs and desires, as with this 1972 Super Beetle.  

Highlights 

• Powered by a 1,776 cc flat-four engine upgraded with the following: 

  • Engle 110 camshaft 

  • Deep sump oil pan 

  • HeadsUp Performance ported and polished cylinder heads 

  • BMD serpentine belt pulley system 

  • PerTronix 009 distributor 

  • Dell’Orto carburetor 

• Freeway Flyer four-speed manual transmission with a Vintage Speed shifter 

• 15x6 Fuchs-style wheels with black insets and Porsche center caps 

• Finished in Axalta Nason blue with matching powder-coated exterior trim 

• Black vinyl seats with white piping and West Coast Metric door panels 

• Additional sound deadening has been applied to the roof prior to installing a single piece headliner  

• Featured in a four-page article in the April 2019 issue of Hot VWs magazine 

Features 

• Vintage Speed Super Flow exhaust system 

• Fuel filler neck from a 1965 model year beetle 

• Wood-rimmed Flat4 GT steering wheel 

• Custom steel dash 

• Period-correct Volkswagen branded AM/FM radio 

• Chrome exhaust tips  

• Grey carpeting 

• Lockable glove box 

• Door mounted map pockets 

• Roll-up side windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Padded sun visors 

• Venting rear windows 

• Dual side view mirrors 

• Running boards 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections 

Included 

• Copy of the April 2019 issue of Hot VWs magazine 

• Jack 

• Extra carpeting 

Ownership History 

The owner of this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle bought the car from California in 2020, after its complete overhaul.