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Volkswagen 1303 Kever 1303 LS Convertible 1979

General description : Additional : Brakes: disc brakes : European edition : Full options : Headrests in the front : History of the car and invoices available : Low miles : Revised engine : Second owner
Licence : Licence German
Road tax : Road tax: taxfree in Netherlands
Body : Convertible
Doors : 2 doors
Top : Softtop
Condition : The car is in very good condition
Maintenance : Maintenance bills are present : Service Books of the car are present
Cylinders : 1600 cc
Cylinders : Engine: 4 cylinders
Fuel : Petrol
Interior : Leatherette/ vinyl
Radio : Radio
Paintwork : Paint of the car is very good

1979 Volkswagen 1303 Kever 1303 LS Convertible is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Herkenbosch by Stuurman Classic Cars for €23500.

 

Car Facts

Car type : Car Make : Volkswagen Model : 1303 Model Version : Kever 1303 LS Convertible Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1979 Sub type : Convertible Location : The Netherlands Vehicle Registration : Undefined

23500 €

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