1978 VOLKSWAGEN SOFT TOP

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

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