Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle.
Finished in Texas Yellow and under the same enthusiast ownership
since 1991, this is a bona fide hot rod with a 2270 cc Type IV
engine (with all of the appropriate chassis, drivetrain and brake
system modifications to handle the extra power). Paint and body
present to a nice driver standard - floors are in excellent
original condition and have never been undercoated. Although it
retains a mostly stock appearance, there have been a few subtle
body modifications - turn signals have been shaved and relocated to
the front bumper, rear light clusters have been upgraded with
German TUV-approved LED units, running boards are aluminum, rear
windows backdated to pop-out style for better ventilation. And of
course the Porsche "cookie cutter" 15-inch wheels are the perfect
touch (they look great while allowing for meatier tires for more
sure-footed handling).
This Beetle's interior has also seen some performance updates,
including leather bucket seats from a Toyota Celica, an Audi
steering wheel and full instrumentation including tachometer, air
fuel mixture, oil temperature, oil pressure and cylinder head temp.
Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo with bluetooth, USB and aux input, plus
subwoofer and Sony and Pioneer speakers make for an excellent sound
system.
Where this Beetle really shines is out back, thanks to a Jake
Raby-built Type IV 2270 engine fed by Weber 44 IDF carbs and making
145 horsepower (detailed build specs available upon request).
Electronic ignition, oil cooler, Rancho Performance transmission
with welded third and fourth gears, lowered front beam, front and
rear sway bars, KYB shocks, four-wheel disk brakes, and a Kafer cup
brace to reinforce frame horns are among the many chassis
modifications to support the extra power.
While many hot rods are high-strung and candidly a little difficult
to drive around town, this Beetle was built for driveability - it's
easy to put around at low RPM, and the clutch and gearbox are
smooth without the heavy feel you sometimes get in a less
well-thought-out build. Suspension is likewise sporty without being
overly harsh. The 2270 cc Type IV engine has plenty of power on
demand, which it delivers smoothly across the rev range. The
chassis feels composed over bumps, yet handles beautifully. This is
easily the most fun Beetle I've ever driven, and feels nearly as
quick as my 1975 Porsche 911.
Recent service includes new battery, new fan belt, tune up, new
plugs, rotor, distributor cap, brake fluid flush, transmission oil
change, engine oil change, air filter re-charge, balanced carbs,
valve adjustment, etc. More than 30 years of records and build
documentation are included with the sale. For more information
about this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle for sale at Motorcar Studio in
Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.
