1974 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan - Yellow - 83,225 Miles - 1200cc Air-Cooled Flat-Four - Restoration Project
1974 Volkswagen Beetle, air-cooled 1200cc flat-four, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, yellow, right-hand drive. Presented as a restoration or parts project.
Description
The Volkswagen Beetle is the most produced car of a single platform in automotive history, and Australia received right-hand drive examples through the late 1960s and 1970s. This September 1974 car, confirmed by the Australian compliance plate as a VW 114 Sedan with 4-seat configuration, is a legitimate barn-find project in original yellow and presenting in honest, unrestored condition. The body panels are all present and accounted for. The glass is intact throughout. The air-cooled 1200cc engine is in place with carburettor and ancillaries, though the condition of the drivetrain after extended storage will need assessment by any buyer.
The exterior shows heavy oxidation and paint deterioration across all surfaces, with the yellow holding its colour under the chalky surface layer. Significant rust is present throughout the lower body structure, including the door frames, sill sections, front and rear aprons, and particularly at the C-pillar/rear quarter window frame junction where rust perforation is evident. The roof panel has two rust-through areas that have had prior patch attempts. These are all clearly documented in the photo set. The front trunk is open to view and shows the fuel tank in place with heavy surface rust on the trunk floor. The engine bay shows the motor present but with heavy corrosion on the bay walls and ancillary components.
For buyers looking for a genuine project platform, this car offers original identity with Australian compliance plate confirmed, a body to work from, and a complete drivetrain that is a known starting point for VW air-cooled work. The photographic record is thorough and honest. Note: this vehicle is sold without keys at its current location.
Features
* 1974 Volkswagen Beetle sedan, right-hand drive
* Air-cooled 1200cc horizontally opposed four-cylinder (vendor advises; VW 1200 badge visible on engine lid)
* 4-speed manual transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Original yellow exterior paint
* All body panels present
* All glass intact (cloudy but present)
* Engine in situ with carburettor and ancillaries
* Australian compliance plate confirmed: VW 114 Sedan, S/74, 4 seats, chassis 1142402114
* Odometer reads 83,225 miles
Condition Notes
* Extensive rust present throughout lower body structure, door frames, sill sections, front and rear aprons
* Rust perforation at rear quarter window frame and C-pillar junction
* Roof panel has two rust-through areas with prior patch attempts visible
* Interior fully deteriorated. Front seat foam exposed and degraded. Headliner collapsed. Door cards deteriorated. Full interior rebuild required.
* Engine bay heavily corroded throughout. Drivetrain operational status unconfirmed.
* Front trunk floor shows heavy rust. Fuel tank present but condition unverified.
* Sold without keys. Vehicle is located at Villawood NSW.
* Presented as a restoration or parts project, as-is where-is.
Specifications
Year: 1974
Make/Model: Volkswagen Beetle
Body: 2-door sedan
Engine: Air-cooled 1200cc flat-four (as badged)
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Odometer: 83,225 miles
Colour: Yellow
Seats: 4
Steering: Right-hand drive
Engine No: AP079047
Chassis: 1142402114
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Gavin directly on 0455 500 400
(Key #NOKEY MARPLE)
Lloyds stock #580390+1
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
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