Vehicle Description
One of the most popular automobiles ever produced, Volkswagen's
iconic Type 1 Beetle sold in the millions, and one of the
best-loved was the Cabriolet, such as this 1970 Volkswagen
Cabriolet, built by Karmann of Osnabruck, which also built the
svelte little Ghia-styled coupe. The Karmann cabriolet first
appeared in 1949 and this quite popular model remained in
production until 1980, with almost 332,000 units manufactured. With
its fully-padded "baby-buggy" folding fabric top, Karmann
Cabriolets allowed four occupants reasonably comfortable seating
while soaking up the sun's rays. Cabriolets were more than simply
Beetle sedans with their roof removed; Karmann heavily reinforced
and strengthened the sills and lower cowling, and added a
transverse brace to the floor pan. Cabriolets were generally
better-finished than their coupe brethren, including such niceties
as twin back-seat ashtrays, a vanity mirror on the passenger-side
sun visor and alloy stone guards on the rear fenders.
This classic 1970VW Beetle Cabriolet not only looks great, but it
runs and drives very nicely. Finished in one of the prettiest
colors ever available on a classic Beetle, Clementine Orange, this
car is as fun to drive as it looks. The interior is in great shape
with seat belts front and rear so you can drive a full car of
smiling kids or adults safely and comfortably. Underneath, the car
is solid and the floor-pan in rust-free. There is also an upgraded
radio that works, and all the tail lights and headlights work as
they should. This car is great on gas and it's easy to park.
1600cc air-cooled engine
4-speed manual transmission
Desirable Clementine Orange color
One of only 1970 model 11,432 Cabriolet models imported to the
U.S.
Runs and drives great
Unmodified stock original VW
Fun to drive
Besides its beautiful appearance, the biggest attribute of this VW
Beetle is how well it runs. For 1970, Volkswagen increased the
engine displacement from 1500cc up to 1600cc, resulting in improved
power with horsepower increasing from 43 up to 47 horsepower. Of
the 378,222 Beetles imported to the United States for 1970, only
11,432 were sporty Cabriolet models. This classic Beetle shifts
great and the engine has plenty of pep to get you to all the most
fun locations. You are sure to get a thumbs up and smiles wherever
you drive this fun Beetle Convertible. Call today!
