1975 | Volkswagen Escarabajo 1303

Stock status: Expected soon
Registration number: 06-YE-32
Manufacturer: Gallery Aaldering Arnhemsestraat 47 6971AP BRUMMEN, NL 0575564055 http://www.gallery-aaldering.com info@gallery-aaldering.com


*Volkswagen Beetle 1303 Convertible “Formula Vee”
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Just look at the color — Sonnengelb. One glance is all it takes and you feel it instantly: this is one fresh Beetle.

What you see here is no ordinary Beetle. This example is in factory-new condition, and that’s no exaggeration. Only 4,410 kilometers on the odometer — almost hard to believe. The paint? Completely original, verified by a paint-thickness report. You read that right: this car has never been repainted. It’s as if it was airlifted straight from 1975 into the present day.

The interior? Black, clean, timeless. The “Formula Vee” striping adds that sporty edge — a nod to the racing world, where the Beetle once inspired an entire formula racing class. This convertible comes complete with its original service booklet, owner’s manual, and an official VW Classic Certificate. You’d almost think it’s still waiting to be delivered to its very first owner.

Let’s take a step back in time. The Volkswagen Beetle — officially the Type 1 — is far more than just a car. It’s a cultural icon. From 1938 to 2003, more than 21.5 million units rolled off the production line, making it the most-produced vehicle on a single platform in automotive history. And that unmistakable silhouette? World-famous. One glance and you know exactly what it is — a Beetle.

The 1303, the model you see here, was introduced in 1972 as the successor to the 1302. With its curved windshield — revolutionary at the time — the Beetle gained a friendlier, more modern face. Volkswagen also made major improvements to ride quality: MacPherson struts, a longer wheelbase, and, from 1975 onward, rack-and-pinion steering. Everything felt just a touch more refined, yet it never lost its signature charm.

Under the rear decklid lies the familiar air-cooled flat-four, exactly where it belongs. The 1303S produced 50 horsepower, but power was never the point. The real magic lies elsewhere — in the sound, in the faint aroma of oil and gasoline, and in that unmistakable mechanical sensation that reminds you: you’re truly driving.

By the mid-1970s, the Beetle was technically a relic among modern front-wheel-drive cars like the Golf. And yet, what it lost in innovation, it gained tenfold in soul. This 1303 Convertible is living proof of that.

A sun-yellow convertible, air-cooled, rear-wheel-drive, and carrying a story that spans nearly the entire 20th century. It’s no longer just a machine — it’s automotive heritage. And when you start it, you don’t just hear an engine — you hear the sound of 65 years of motoring history.

Isn’t that something special? Contact Gallery Aaldering today to discover this remarkable Volkswagen for yourself.