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A charming UK VW Beetle 1200 with a huge history file and 61,328 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Chrome window trim, chrome bumpers, quarter lights, VW bonnet emblem, chrome headlamp rings, bright belt line, ashtray with gear pattern diagram, internal bonnet and fuel filler release, chrome door handles, running boards, hazard lights, interior light, headlight flasher, fresh air vents, sill vents, glove box, twin sunvisors.  Dealer options; Seatbelts.

EXTERIOR
The unmodified and original nature of this delightful UK RHD Beetle 1200 remains a huge testament to the cherished ownership this example has enjoyed.  Finished in Volkswagen Marina Blue, (Marinablau – code L54D), the gleaming paintwork boasts a bright pure shine and is guaranteed to please onlookers.  Faint blemishes are detectable upon scrutiny and minor remedial cosmetic work has been carried out to uphold the very pretty finish.  The vehicle is structurally excellent and the panels are straight and free from corrosion or damage.  All chrome bumpers and trim pieces are beautifully bright with the exception of light pitting to the quarter light surrounds.  Having avoided the common modification trend, this wonderful matching numbers example remains exactly how Volkswagen intended and represents all that is special about this true motoring icon.

INTERIOR
The original and unrestored Alabaster Leatherette upholstery and matching door cards remain in excellent order with only a light marking visible on the rear bench.  The factory fitted thin two spoke steering wheel along with all switchgear and controls are in superb order and all functions operate perfectly.  The headlining is fully intact, tight and free from the common discolouration.  Original features such as the dashboard ashtray with gear shift diagram and tyre pressure chart on the glovebox lid are a delight to see.  The tidy front luggage area houses the spare wheel sited in a solid and clean front compartment with factory chassis plate still in place.  The chassis stamp is also clearly visible underneath the rear bench seat and denotes a build date of August 1970.  The correct washer bottle fed off the spare tyre pressure remains fitted and complete but an electric washer upgrade has been carried out.  A humble yet functional classic interior, hugely reminiscent of a more modest motoring era.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The original air-cooled rear mounted engine affirms the cars matching number credentials with the engine number prefix ‘D0’ correct for the year and model and matching the V5 document.  The spotlessly clean engine bay with an emphasis on originality and meticulous maintenance is clearly evident.  A power output of 34bhp and 65ib.ft of torque from its 1192cc displacement delivers performance at a relaxed pace, whilst the unmistakable VW Beetle engine note is delightfully pronounced.  The fully synchronized 4-speed gearbox is positive, light and smooth.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The original pressed steel wheels with as new stainless steel hubcaps are pristine and are shod in matching Toyo 155 R15 tyres, new in 2014, with excellent tread remaining.  Dual circuit drum brakes front and rear operate freely, offering modest stopping power when compared to modern vehicles, exactly as they were made!

HISTORY FILE
This German built 1971 model year example was manufactured in August 1970 and registered new on 5th November 1970.  The supplying Volkswagen Main Dealer, Weir Lodge Garage of Surrey, along with other main dealers serviced the car extensively in the early years with 12 VW stamped entries in the original VW Service Record.  An order form from VW Dealers Colborne Garages Ltd dated February 1973 and made out to second owner Mr Geoffrey Clark outlines a purchase price of £720, less £150 for his Morris 1100 Traveller taken in part exchange!  Furthermore, a colossal history folder contains a huge collection of receipts and invoices for service and maintenance throughout the vehicles entire lifetime.  The dealer supplied instruction manual and operating handbooks have been kept along with the original VW Diagnosis Punch Card Booklet.  Evidence of enthusiast ownership extends even to the factory paint code sticker removed and preserved inside the Service Record cover!
A delightfully genuine example, one which offers a real testament to the devoted ownership and careful upkeep bestowed upon the car.

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An ultra-rare Mk1 VW Passat 1300 with just 25,207 miles and two keepers.

EQUIPMENT
Rigid safety cell passenger compartment, impact absorbing crumple zones, underbody and wheel housing protection, safety steering wheel with Wolfsburg Crest, child safety locks, window demisters, chrome bumpers with plastic mouldings, safety inner door handles, safety interior mirror, courtesy light, parking lights, emergency light function, temperature gauge, warning instrumentation.  Factory options; Metallic paint.  Dealer options; Ziebart treatment, seatbelts.

EXTERIOR
This incredibly rare Mk1 Passat remains totally unspoilt and showcases remarkable originality.  The factory Ancona Blue Metallic (code L97B), a cost option from new, displays a beautiful deep shine and uniform finish that defies its age.  The vehicle has been garaged all its life.  All trim sections, lights, rubbers and badges are incredibly well preserved.  The Ziebart plug holes remain as evidence to the original owner’s forward thinking, knowing perhaps that he were to keep the car for 35 years!  The supplying dealer pressed number plates, rear screen sticker and Ziebart sticker remain attached.  Even the running in schedule is still affixed in the windscreen!  This humble base model Passat is a fantastic testament to Volkswagen build quality, and puts emphasis on just how far the latest variant has come.  Hugely nostalgic.

INTERIOR
The dual tone Houndstooth cloth upholstery in Tan is fully commensurate with the low 25,207 miles covered and will delight perfection seeking individuals.  All controls and gauges housed within the pristine fascia work seamlessly with a quality engineered feel.  The slim safety steering wheel proudly displays the Wolfburg Crest and is virtually as new.  Only tiny areas of discoloration to the headlining around the B pillars are worthy of mention.  Just as Volkswagen intended and in immaculate order, the original rubber matting to the passenger compartment was protected by the first long term owner with carpet cut outs and the clean boot area has the original jack present.  It is very clear to see why Volkswagen’s quality and finish was the envy of car makers at the time, and this Mk1 Passat epitomes this notion perfectly.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This Passat is fitted with the four cylinder 1296cc engine with an overhead camshaft producing 60bhp at 5800rpm.  This economical option achieves a top speed of 92mph and sales literature quotes 0-50 in 11 seconds.  The beautifully clean engine bay is totally standard and original with VW/Audi panel stampings along with many genuine VW/Audi Group parts which are clear to see.  The four speed all syncromesh gearbox is precise and a joy to use.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The standard styled perforated wheels with drop-centre rims of size 4½J x 13 remain in fantastic order and are shod all round in Goodyear 155/80 R13 tyres.  Diagonal dual circuit brakes incorporate discs to the front and offer assured stopping power as you would expect from this safety conscious manufacturer.

HISTORY FILE
Supplied new by Volkswagen Main Dealers, Bristol Street Motors Ltd of Nottingham on the 14th October 1975, an original new car order form and sales invoice made out to first keeper Mr Louis Tyacke outlines a purchase price of £1.964.42 including options extra of metallic paint (£36.87) and seat belts (£26.00).  Incredibly, Mr Tyacke remained the sole keeper for 35 years until his passing in 2010 whereby ownership of his pride and joy transferred to his sister, Mrs Eunice Swift.
The remarkably low mileage of 25,207 miles is supported by the original service book containing solely Volkwagen Main Dealer stamps, the most recent being in 2014 at 25,139 miles.  Furthermore, the large history folder contains previous MOT certificates and supporting documentation.  The vehicle instruction manual, original blue V5 registration document and a Mk1 Passat sales brochure completes the superb history file.  Built to last and very well maintained by the fastidious and devoted owner, the correct recipe for this cars longevity.

HPI Clear.