Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  1.6L Air-Cooled Flat-4
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  White
• VIN #
  1512531574
• Mileage
  63713
• Transmission
  Manual
• Exterior Color
  Tan
• Stock #
  SN3388
• Warranty
  

1971 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible — Tan over White, Open-Air Air-Cooled Classic Why This Car Is Special The 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible occupies a very specific place in automotive history. By 1971, the Beetle had already become the best-selling car of all time, surpassing the Ford Model T's production record — a milestone VW crossed in February of that year with its 15,007,034th unit built. The convertible version, officially called the Cabriolet and built exclusively by coachbuilder Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany, was produced in far smaller numbers than the standard hardtop. Karmann hand-finished each convertible body, reinforcing the rocker panels and sills to compensate for the structural rigidity lost without a fixed roof. That extra steel is part of why these cars have a reputation for holding together better than you might expect after more than five decades. The 1971 model year was also notable for a significant mechanical upgrade: VW enlarged the Beetle's engine from 1.5 liters to 1.6 liters and introduced a dual-port cylinder head design, replacing the single-port head used on earlier cars. The dual-port head improved airflow and allowed for better carburetion, giving the engine a modest boost in breathing efficiency. This was the engine configuration that would carry the Beetle through the rest of its production run in Germany and is the version most VW enthusiasts prefer for ease of tuning and parts availability. This particular 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has that 1.6L air-cooled flat-four under its rear lid, backed by the correct 4-speed manual transaxle. The VIN on this car begins with 151, which identifies it as a 1971 model year Beetle Cabriolet built at the Karmann factory. The second digit group confirms the convertible body style designation within Volkswagen's numbering system for that era. What you have here is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in tan exterior paint with a tan cloth convertible top and a white vinyl...