1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 tuned 90 PS for sale

€39,900

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Ismaning, Germany

Mileage
4,300 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1972
First registration
04/1972
Power
90 PS (66 kW)

1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 tuned 90 PS for Sale in Germany

This 1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8 tuned 90 PS is a used car showing 4,300 km. It is powered by a 1,799 cm³ petrol engine rated at 90 PS (66 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Clementine Orange L20D with a Black interior. It is a 5-seat car and has had 3 previous owners.

This Beetle retains a classic appearance in Clementine Orange L20D, with a black interior and whitewall tyres. The seller describes both the body and cabin as near-new. Beneath that presentation, it lists a tuned 1.8-litre engine producing 90 PS, paired with a manual gearbox featuring a taller fourth gear. Disc brakes are fitted at both ends, while widened steel wheels sit on the rear axle. These modifications distinguish this example from a standard factory Beetle.

The advertisement describes a German-market, accident-free car with three previous owners and a recent inspection. Its displayed odometer reading is 4,300 km, without evidence establishing the total distance covered since new. First registration is recorded as April 1972, although the description repeatedly refers to construction in 1971. Both dates are retained separately rather than combined into a single claim. The precise build date and documentation for the mechanical preparation should be checked against this vehicle's records.

The car is located in Ismaning, Germany.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Clementine Orange L20D
Interior
Black
Mileage
4,300 km
First registration
04/1972
Previous owners
3
Accident history
Accident-free
Delivery specification
German-market car
Next roadworthiness test
Freshly renewed
Condition
Used
Location
Ismaning, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity
1,799 cc
Cylinders
4
Power quoted by the dealer
90 PS (66 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Coupe
Doors
2
Seats
5
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Technical sources and configuration

Engine architecture
Rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four architecture; this car has a tuned 1,799 cc engine according to its seller
Power and performance
90 PS / 66 kW quoted for the tuned engine; factory performance is not applicable
Gearbox and driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox with a taller fourth gear according to the seller
Source
https://www.vw.com/en/newsroom/lifestyle-and-heritage/an-ode-to-the-bug.html

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 8

  • Tuned 1.8-litre engine stated at 90 PS
  • Manual gearbox with a taller fourth gear
  • Front and rear disc brakes
  • Widened rear steel wheels
  • Whitewall tyres
  • Black interior described as near-new
  • Body described as near-new
  • Clementine Orange L20D paint

Equipment 2

  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Service just carried out

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Volkswagen Beetle in the European market

Is this Volkswagen Beetle priced above or below the European market?

At €39,900, it sits above the median of €33,225 for the 6 Volkswagen Beetle advertised in Europe in 2026. 83% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Volkswagen Beetle be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Ismaning, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Volkswagen Beetle compare?

4,300 km recorded, against a median of 62,771 km across the Volkswagen Beetle advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

What original list price can be documented for this specification?

The original list price for this exact model year and specification is not documented, so no comparison is shown.

Who is selling this Volkswagen Beetle, and how does a purchase work?

CarTech Knowledge, a professional dealer in Ismaning, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Volkswagen Beetle be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Ismaning, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Volkswagen Beetle still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with CarTech Knowledge before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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