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Volkswagen Beetle 1975

The Volkswagen Beetle is also known as the Beetle / Super Beetle, the Bug / Superbug", the Käfer, the Type 1 and the 1302 in markets outside Australia.

Volkswagen Beetle 1975 Q&As

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  • Known issued with the 1976 Super Beetle

    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.

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  • Stylish car for $15k?

    With your budget you would be looking at a 2010/2011 VW Beetle, which had a regular automatic transmission and not the troublesome DSG that was fitted in later models. That’s a big tick for the Beetle. The Citroen C3 is a decent car, but an orphan in the sense that there weren’t many sold and you won’t find a dealer on every corner. As for the BMW, they’re too expensive to service and repair if you use a dealer, and they have too many niggling issues that spoil the great driving experience. The Subaru Impreza is well worth looking at, but my pick of that bunch would be the Volvo C30.

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  • Travelling to Cape York

    I loved the great work of Mike and Mal Leyland. You've spoilt some of the myth by revealing this secret.

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  • Best car for P-plate driver?

    The first of the born-again Beetles was severely compromised because the rounded body sat over the mechanical package of the boxy Golf. But the new car looks good, almost like a Porsche, drives well and is well equipped. I give it The Tick and will help you track down a good deal.

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Volkswagen Beetle 1975 Price and Specs

Volkswagen Beetle Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
1300 Coupe 1.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1600 Coupe 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1600 Super Bug L Coupe 1.6L Leaded 4 SP MAN
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Volkswagen Beetle 1975 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 1975 Volkswagen Beetle will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Volkswagen Beetle spans from 15x4 inches.

Volkswagen Beetle Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1300 Coupe 15x4 inches 15x4 inches
1600 Coupe 15x4.5 inches 15x4.5 inches
1600 Super BUG L Coupe 15x4 inches 15x4 inches
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Volkswagen Beetle 1975 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1975 Volkswagen Beetle are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1580mm x 1500mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Volkswagen Beetle 1975 Dimensions  include 1500mm height, 1550mm width, 4060mm length.
Volkswagen Beetle Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1300 Coupe 1500x1550x4060 mm 150 mm
1600 Coupe 1500x1580x4110 mm 150 mm
1600 Super BUG L Coupe 1500x1580x4110 mm 150 mm
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Volkswagen Beetle 1975 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1975 Volkswagen Beetle is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Volkswagen Beetle is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.

Volkswagen Beetle Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
1300 Coupe 1.3L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
1600 Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
1600 Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
1600 Super BUG L Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
1600 Super BUG L Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
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