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1974 VW Beetle Sunbug Cabriolet (photo 1)sold
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1974 · sold

VW Beetle Sunbug Cabriolet

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Year
1974
Body style
Convertible
Transmission
Manual
Colour
Hellas Metallic L98C
Status
Sold

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Features

  • Alloy wheels
  • Convertible
  • Radio

Description

An Unbelievable Time Capsule: 3 Owners, Ultra-Low Mileage & Flawless Original Condition

This is an unrepeatable opportunity to own a holy grail for Volkswagen collectors—an investment-grade, numbers-matching 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle "Sun Bug" Convertible. Released as a highly limited, one-year-only special edition, a genuine Sun Bug convertible is incredibly rare. This particular example is an absolute time capsule, having been cherished by just three meticulous owners from new, and safely preserved in controlled storage to protect its superb, showroom-original condition.

This lucky survivor was completely saved from the sacrilege of modification. It remains 100% unmolested and is flawless in every aspect, looking exactly like it stepped off the dealership floor in 1974. Complete with its turn-key, fully refreshed mechanicals, it starts on the button and drives beautifully.

Vehicle Specifications

  • Model: Volkswagen Super Beetle "Sun Bug" Edition Convertible
  • Year: 1974 (One-year-only special edition)
  • Engine: 1.6L (1600cc) Air-Cooled Flat-Four (Numbers-matching)
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual transaxle
  • Exterior Colour: Factory Sun Gold Metallic / Hellas Metallic (Code L98C)
  • Interior Trim: Factory
  • Mileage: Ultra-low, fully documented and verified

Exclusive "Sun Bug" Features & Highlights

  • The Paintwork: The iconic Hellas Gold Metallic paint shines flawlessly with a deep luster. The body is laser-straight with perfect original gaps, free from the typical rust or deterioration found on neglected examples.
  • The Interior: A spectacular step back into 1974. Features the original, pristine Rosewood woodgrain dash inlay, padded 4-spoke sports steering wheel with the aluminum crest, and the highly sought-after original "Sun Bug" bee emblem gear shift knob.
  • The Roof: The original black convertible soft top is flawless, operating smoothly with an airtight seal.
  • Mechanical Status: Truly turn-key. The air-cooled 1600cc engine purrs flawlessly and shifts smoothly through all gears. It has been freshly serviced with all-new vitals, making it completely road-ready.

Provenance & Availability

Finding a genuine Sun Bug convertible is hard enough; finding a 2-owner, unmolested survivor with turn-key mechanicals is virtually impossible. This vehicle is ready for a high-end vintage European car collection, museum display, or to win silverware on a concours lawn.

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