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1973 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (BUG) CLASSIC

Location: West Chester, Ohio, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle - Classic
Type: Coupe
Year: 1973
Mileage: 51830
Color: Red
Number of cylinders: 3
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Interior color: White
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear

1973 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

1973 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
SEDAN
ENGINE MODEL 1200, SINGLE PORT
KASAN RED - ALSO CALL TANGERINE EXTERIOR
LIGHT GREY INTERIOR, BLACK FLOOR LINERS
51825 MILES
4 SPEED MANUAL
HEATER

* NEW EXTERIOR PAINT, FLOOR COVERS, CHROME TRIM

HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most popular cars in the world, being first produced in 1938 and kept in production until 2003.Although it was first known as Beetle or Bug, this Volkswagen model adopted its name in August 1967. However, the vehicle never used the Beetle name in the United Kingdom where it was marketed as Type I, 1100, 1200, 1300 or 1500.

The VW Beetle 1973 Sedan has some remarkable features. We can recognize the VW Beetle 1973 with his large rear window.

Main product changes:

Reduced horsepower in US models (60 to 58 SAE).
600 watt (50 amp) alternator replaces generator in mid year.
Improved intake pre-heating for faster cold weather warm-up.
Engine case near No3/flywheel is reinforced to prevent cracking.
Softer transmission mounting.
Softer clutch.
Porsche style pressure plate.
No oil drain plug in oil strainer cover plate.
New fuel pump (with cut-off valve) to clear alternator.
Paper air filter.
New ‘lifetime lubricated’ front and rear wheel bearings.
Larger curved windscreen and smaller front lid to luggage compartment.
New dash in super beetle.
Redesigned fresh air system.
New interior light assembly.
Stronger bumpers.
Large round (Elephant Foot) tail lights.
‘Sports Bug’ option.
New front seats with multiple adjustment.
Outer door handles get ‘two finger’ indents on trigger.
The flat windscreen was replaced with a more moderncurved windscreen, which improved aerodynamics and interior space.