1978 Volkswagen Beetle Last Edition Manual
VIC • Private
15
Odometer127,926km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
1978 Last Edition Beetle
Only one known to be in Australia
Part of the Last Edition Register
Details
- German-made (rare in Australia)
- Original 1200 engine
- Original silver colour
- Original blue interior upholstery
Milage
79,490 miles (127,926 km) - a documented speedometer replacement at 16,241 miles (due to being idle for 20 years in a VW showroom)
Car highlights:
- Limited edition of 300 silver Last Edition Beetles for the UK market
- Sold at a Bonhams London Auction: “Important Collectors’ Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia,1 December 2008, London, Olympia”
- Featured in a UK VW magazine in the ‘90s
- Lots of history, photos and documents
- Started its first 20 years of life in a UK VW showroom as a showpiece and not driven (Vindis UK dealership)
Monday spent on the car in recent years:
- $13,318.00 spent on the car in 2015 by Australian Volkswagen Performance Centre (new floor pan etc.)
- Other receipts since 2015 (Dandy Volks and others)
Shannon’s insured for the agreed value of $37,623.00
Reason for selling:
I’ve owned, used regularly and have loved this car for 11 years, but have recently purchased a MK1 Golf and the sale of this will fund fixing of that car
The engine runs well
Rust in spots
Priced for quick sale
Comes with number plates VIC: VW 078
Sold unregistered without a roadworthy
Car details
øVehicle description
Last Edition Sedan 2dr Man 4sp 1.2 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Blue
Body type
Sedan, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1.2L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
2 months/July 2026
Build date
January 1978
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20407864
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Rear
Engine Size (cc)
1192cc
Engine Size (L)
1.2L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
Horizontal
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
7.3
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
25.0kW @ 3800rpm
Torque
76Nm @ 1700rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
32.9kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40L
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Steering
Steering
Worm and Roller
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4060mm
Width
1550mm
Height
1500mm
Wheelbase
2400mm
Track Front
1308mm
Track Rear
1349mm
Kerb Weight
760kg
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1978
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1952-01
Series
(No Series)
Badge
Last Edition
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Sedan
Probationary plate status +
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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Martin Reid is the sellerLocation
Portsea, VIC 3944
Member since
2014
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