1971 VW Super Beetle

$28,000.00

About the car

1971 VW Super Beetle Convertible

This 1971 VW Super Beetle Convertible is a rare find, an all-original car and only 44,000 miles on its odometer. It’s a piece of automotive history, being the first year of production of the Super Beetle edition, which was manufactured from 1971 to 1980. Crafted in the renowned Karmann factory in Germany and then shipped to the US, this car is a testament to the quality of German engineering. Its vibrant Clementine orange paint, black interior, and vinyl soft top, all original, add to its unique appeal.

The engine is a 4-cylinder boxer, which was common in the earliest VW cars. It is rear-wheel-drive and aligned with a 4-speed manual transmission. This combination works perfectly in this beautiful car, which is in perfect condition and a sight to behold.

If you’re looking for a classic Volkswagen Beetle, this is the one for you. It’s perfect for a family who loves classic cars and wants to experience a piece of history.

Now, let’s talk a little bit about the history of the Beetle. It’s known as the Beetle in the United States, Fusca in Brazil, Maggiolino in Italy, and Käfer in Germany, where its history begins.

The project started in the 1930s, and the original name Volkswagen in Germany means “the car of the people.” The German state was looking for a car that would be accessible to people in poor conditions, so they contacted Ferdinand Porsche to do the project.

The first VW Beetle was made in 1938 in Wolfsburg, Germany, and the last one was made in 2003 in Mexico. The VW Beetle was the most produced car in 1972, breaking the record previously held by the Ford Model T. In all these years, more than 21 million cars were produced.

In 1949, a guy from the Netherlands imported the first VW Beetle to New York. That year marked the start of the Americans’ love affair with Volkswagen.