Need a quick run-down on this Beetle model

68beetle Casual Dubber

49 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 2:41 pm

#418794

Hi all,

I know there are many of you out there who may be able to help me identify the model of this beetle.

I've been told it's a 71 model but would really like to know details such as whether its a superbug, ball-joint or macpherson, and IRS or swing-axle.

Unfort. I only have these photos and as it's part of a larger auction can't get down to have a closer look at it just yet.

Thanking you,

Tim

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68beetle Casual Dubber

49 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 2:41 pm

#418795

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DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!

1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 2:50 pm

#418796

its a super should be 71, possibly a 72, nothing else tho, has strut front end, and should have irs, disk front end, and a 1600 dual port, thats what i got, cept mines alittle less dented

EgeWorks Wolfsburg Wizard

602 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 2:52 pm

#418800

Looks like a 71-72 super to me. Macpherson strut and IRS. Looks to have some moderate damage though, the front apron/guards are kind of mishaped...

68beetle Casual Dubber

49 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 3:29 pm

#418808

Are those little vents behind the rear windows only on Superbugs? Something inside me says they are but i've learnt not to trust that little voice.

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 18 Oct 2005, 4:18 pm

#418819

68beetle wrote:Are those little vents behind the rear windows only on Superbugs? Something inside me says they are but i've learnt not to trust that little voice.

That's right. The 68-69 have the same look as the 1302 super bugs (S bug). Most obvious differences between the models are the strut front end with the different front hood so they spare can lay flat and the vents behind the rear side windows. From memory I think the steering wheel is different as well.

Yogie

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Oct 2005, 4:42 pm

#418825

This is a 1302S Super.... circa 1971...
with front discs- struts on the front - IRS rear end and twin port 1600 engine...

1971 standard beetles look the same from the rear...
twin vents on the engine lid etc...
but this is a SUPER Beetle going by the front bonnet....

Lee

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68beetle Casual Dubber

49 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 5:20 pm

#418831

Well I must say thank you to all!

Only thing I could use is probably the engine by the sound of it.

If it's going real cheap I'll pick it up and you may see it (or the most part of it) on the forum cheap too as I don't have much room to store cars and the 2 beetles I currently have are using alomost all the space available.

Desert Bug Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Oct 2005, 8:51 pm

#418931

68beetle wrote:Are those little vents behind the rear windows only on Superbugs? Something inside me says they are but i've learnt not to trust that little voice.

Not only Superbugs. Each year from '70 there was the 1300 TP model that also had these vents, with a dum brake beam front end.
Cheers, Ian.

Excentric (wife says) VW nut, having owned 250+ VWs in 40 years.

Bug_racer Officially Full-On Dubber

351 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Oct 2005, 8:54 pm

#418933

One thing that puzzles me , didnt 71 onwards have reverse lights ?

DIY-DUB Custom Title Time!

1,591 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 18 Oct 2005, 9:23 pm

#418952

some do some dont, us models did i think, and we didnt, i have the lenses for the reverse light, but not the bulb holder bit, nor have i ever come across the right bit so i can have reverse lights, would love em tho, im a bit sick of using the force to reverse at night.

Bug_racer Officially Full-On Dubber

351 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Oct 2005, 11:20 am

#419105

I know my 72 did have it . Also my 70 doesnt have hazard lights which I found a bit funny .