1975 Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet Formula Vee for sale

€53,500

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

Brummen, Netherlands

Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1975
First registration
01/1975

1975 Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet Formula Vee for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1975 Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet Formula Vee is a used car. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Sonnengelb with a Black interior.

Formula Vee stripes run along its flanks, a nod to the single-seater racing class built around Beetle parts. The 1303 Cabriolet is the last and most developed generation of the open Beetle, easy to spot by its curved windscreen.

Gallery Aaldering describes this one as in factory-new condition. A paint-thickness report shows that the Sonnengelb finish is still the one applied in 1975 and has never been redone. The odometer reads 4,410: the dealer's description gives the figure in kilometres, its headline in miles. The original service booklet, the owner's manual and a VW Classic certificate come with the car.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet uses the rear-mounted, air-cooled 1,584 cc flat-four, rated at 50 PS (37 kW), with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. The 1303 took over from the 1302 in August 1972 with a strongly curved windscreen and MacPherson struts at the front; rack-and-pinion steering followed in 1975. Karmann built the four-seat cabriolet body at Osnabrück.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Sonnengelb
Interior
Black
Upholstery
Vinyl
First registration
01/1975
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

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

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
1,584 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer
50 PS

Equipment

Equipment 3

  • Formula Vee side striping
  • Black soft top
  • Steel wheels with chrome hubcaps

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

FAQ

This Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet in the European market

Is this Volkswagen priced above or below the European market?

At €53,500, it sits above the median of €46,534 for the 27 Volkswagen advertised in Europe in 2026. 63% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Volkswagen be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. 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 much did this Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €3,603 in the United States, excluding options. This car is advertised at €53,500, 1385% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1975 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

Which other Volkswagen are priced closest to this one?

a 2024 car in Czechia at €53,172, and a 2025 car in Czechia at €54,777. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Volkswagen 1303 Cabriolet, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. 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 1303 Cabriolet be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, 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 1303 Cabriolet 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 Gallery Aaldering before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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