This 1971 Volkswagen 1302 cabriolet was purchased new in Germany in early 1971 by a member of the 1 Wing Canadian Armed Forces, who took the car and moved to Northern California in mid-1972. The seller purchased the vehicle from that original owner in September 2026. Finished in yellow over black vinyl upholstery, the Beetle is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a black convertible top, 15″ steel wheels, hubcaps, and an Alpine cassette stereo. This Bug is now offered with 1971 purchase paperwork, service records dating back to 1971, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
Marketed as the Super Beetle in the US market, the European 1302 model was the top offering in the Beetle lineup in 1971. This example is finished in yellow and features a flat windshield, dual side mirrors, rear-fender stone guards, bright trim, chrome bumpers, and dual tailpipes. The black convertible top has been replaced and exhibits two tears. The seller states that the car was involved in a “fender bender” decades ago, and repairs were performed to the driver side. A rust spot is noted low on the body, the front end is chipped, and other imperfections are pictured in the gallery below.
The engine cover has VW 1302 LS badging. Service records in the gallery below show that the Volkswagen was registered to these blue California license plates in the 1970s.
Silver-painted 15″ steel wheels wear VW-stamped chrome hubcaps and are mounted with 165/80 radial tires. Braking is provided by drums at all four corners.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in black vinyl. An Alpine cassette stereo has been installed in the dashboard, and Alpine speakers are fitted in the kick panels. Other interior appointments include seatbelts, a cabin heater, a glovebox, and a passenger-side grab bar. The seats are torn.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 90-mph speedometer, warning lights, and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 32k miles, and the seller tells us that it has rolled over twice; approximately 50 miles have been added under current ownership.
The AE-code 1.6-liter flat-four has been replaced at some point and features a Solex downdraft carburetor.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.
The March 3, 1971, bill of sale from the 1 Wing Canadian Armed Forces is shown above.
Service records dating back to 1971 will accompany the vehicle along with manufacturer’s literature and other paperwork.
