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The 1976 Volkswagen Beetle range of configurations is currently priced from $3,300.
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The Volkswagen Beetle is also known as Beetle / Super Beetle, Bug / Superbug", Käfer, Type 1, 1302 in markets outside Australia.
These old, air-cooled Volkswagens have a huge reputation for reliability and durability. And, back in the 1950s and '60s when they were most popular, they definitely were more reliable than a lot of their competition.
However, these days, even a relatively late-model Beetle such as a 1976 could be an absolute minefield of problems, starting with rust and a driveline with worn out mechanical bits and pieces. You haven't said how many kilometres the car has covered, but I'm betting it's plenty and that really plays against something like this car. You could wind up having to rebuild a large percentage of the car just to get it roadworthy, at which point, you could have bought something newer, faster and more comfortable.
In fact, that's another issue with old designs like the Beetle's; there's virtually no safety equipment beyond seat-belts. This is why cars like this have a place, but that place is as a weekend toy where you can relive your youth in small chunks on a Saturday morning before the shopping traffic has hit the road.
The Volkswagen Beetle 1976 prices range from $3,300 for the basic trim level Coupe 1600 Super Bug L to $5,940 for the top of the range Coupe 1600.
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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1600 Super Bug L
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Body Type: Coupe | Specs: 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN | Price From: $3,300 |
Price To:
$4,730
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1600
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Body Type: Coupe | Specs: 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN | Price From: $4,180 |
Price To:
$5,940
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Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
---|---|---|---|
1600
|
Body Type: Coupe | Height x Width x Length: 1500x1580x4110 mm |
Ground Clearance:
150 mm
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1600 Super Bug L
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Body Type: Coupe | Height x Width x Length: 1500x1580x4110 mm |
Ground Clearance:
150 mm
|
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
---|---|---|---|---|
1600
|
Body Type: Coupe | Front Tyre Size: — | Front Rim: 4.5x15 in |
Rear Rim:
4.5x15 in
|
1600 Super Bug L
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Body Type: Coupe | Front Tyre Size: — | Front Rim: 4x15 in |
Rear Rim:
4x15 in
|
Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
---|---|---|---|
1600
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Body Type: Coupe | Specs: 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
—
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Volkswagen Beetle Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
1600
|
Body Type: Coupe | Specs: 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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1600 Super Bug L
|
Body Type: Coupe | Specs: 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
|