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1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.

generally01 Posted a lot Posts: 1,434	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.generally01 @generally01
	Aug 13, 2013 13:12:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Way back in May I happened to be talking to somebody who ran a garage when he said "you're into Beetles arent you?". "Of course I am" says I which was followed by "I don't know why, they are curse word". I took a deep breath and then he redeemed himself by saying that he knew of one coming up for sale that had been in a garage for a while and was I interested. Everything is worth a look and to be honest I was expecting to find a rotten project to take home in a bucket so why not. What I found was a pleasant surprise, a 1974 1303S. Completely original, never welded, owned by the same family from new, last MOT'd in 2005 and the best bit, under 17,000 miles from new. I had to say yes and yesterday was the day it was finally delivered along with the other car that came as part of the deal (more on that later). 1303S find 30 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr 1303S find 11 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr 1303S find 5 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr 1303S find 20 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr 1303S find 22 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr 1303S find 1 by route9autos.co.uk, on Flickr So its away for its first MOT in 8 years today then sadly I think it will need to be sold on as I would feel bad clocking up miles on such a well preserved car and I don't have anywhere to keep it. And the other car? A 1999 BMW 323i with 22000 miles on the clock. Dave.
	Last Edit: Aug 14, 2013 8:32:03 GMT by rmad My big 1970 VW type 3 resto: retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=36944&page=1 www.rewoundandfound.com

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R3TR0_R0B Europe Posts: 754	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.R3TR0_R0B @volksman
	Aug 13, 2013 13:17:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice, that's clean as they get!
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generally01 Posted a lot Posts: 1,434	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.generally01 @generally01
	Aug 13, 2013 13:38:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just had a phone call to say it failed its MOT..........On an indicator bulb and the horn not working. I think I can live with that.
	My big 1970 VW type 3 resto: retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=36944&page=1 www.rewoundandfound.com

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willowandmikey Part of things Posts: 962	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.willowandmikey @willowandmikey
	Aug 13, 2013 13:39:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lucky so and so


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gbmk1 Part of things Posts: 12	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.gbmk1 @gbmk1
	Aug 13, 2013 14:22:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That really is a stroke of luck! Awesome retro colour scheme too.


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Deleted Posts: 0	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.Deleted @Deleted
	Aug 13, 2013 14:53:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	He's right, they are rubbish, but that's a big part of the appeal. That's a proper little gem that you've found though and shouldn't have any trouble finding a home.


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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,039	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.joem83 @joem83
	Aug 13, 2013 14:55:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I really do love that
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dreadnought Part of things Posts: 453	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.dreadnought @dreadnought
	Aug 13, 2013 15:05:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I really don't.like Beatles. Mainly because they have been so overdone throughout the ages. But that is flipping lovely. Period perfect. Good find. Let's hope it stays original.
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Sinky Posted a lot Run Baby Run......Please! Posts: 1,395	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.Sinky @sinky
	Aug 13, 2013 15:32:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice one. Looks great.
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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Aug 13, 2013 16:57:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just put some nice wheels on it and drive it, who cares if it clocks up some miles? You could probably put 10k on it and not effect it's value if that bothers you. Whats the point of a car if you don't drive it and I'm sure there are other low miles beetles being stored away they made enough of the things.
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spandelly Part of things Posts: 408	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.spandelly @spandelly
	Aug 13, 2013 17:00:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is a score. I might even go as far as to say it would be worth contacting an auto museum to see if they are interested.
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gazzab1978 Part of things Posts: 437	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.gazzab1978 @gazzab1978
	Aug 13, 2013 17:34:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thats lovely, please tell me you had to pay thousands for it and you didnt get it for peanuts as that would make the rest of feel better,lol


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generally01 Posted a lot Posts: 1,434	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.generally01 @generally01
	Aug 13, 2013 17:38:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I didnt get it for peanuts, thats for sure. Hopefully I got them at a price I can make enough to cover costs and effort but time will tell on that one.
	My big 1970 VW type 3 resto: retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=36944&page=1 www.rewoundandfound.com

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hamps Posted a lot www.medwayrscentre.co.uk Posts: 2,077	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.hamps @hamps
	Aug 13, 2013 18:33:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats amazing , love it! is the bmw auto, is it for sale?


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Deleted Posts: 0	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.Deleted @Deleted
	Aug 13, 2013 19:30:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	"I don't know why, they are curse word". Beetles are so rubbish you'd better give that one away, I'll have it


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generally01 Posted a lot Posts: 1,434	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.generally01 @generally01
	Aug 13, 2013 19:42:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Aug 13, 2013 18:33:33 GMT hamps said: Thats amazing , love it! is the bmw auto, is it for sale? Its a manual but its funny, I was so preoccupied with the beetle I didnt spend much time looking at the BMW as I still think of a '99 as a new car, especially when its in as new condition. That passed its MOT with no problems. It will be for sale.
	Last Edit: Aug 13, 2013 19:42:53 GMT by generally01 My big 1970 VW type 3 resto: retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=36944&page=1 www.rewoundandfound.com

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pottski Part of things Posts: 36	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.pottski @pottski
	Aug 13, 2013 20:47:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jesus H, that is amazing! KGF Autos will be interested in that without a doubt. Can't wait to see the Beemer


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dave80 Part of things Posts: 408	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.dave80 @dave80
	Aug 13, 2013 21:42:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I still have the service book for my granddads old beetle YLG 174M,he sold it on as was used as a second car for work and he upgraded to 79 derby.the beetle was exactly the same as that but a bit more worn...great find though.
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Stuart-c Part of things Posts: 85	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.Stuart-c @goldenbarge
	Aug 13, 2013 22:45:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is awesome, if I'm not mistaken that looks like Deans place? Must be a nice car because even though he is a mechanic, he hates cars :-), he mentioned to me to go round and see them since he knows I like my old tin, but I hadn't managed yet. Too late now though if he has got rid already. Enjoy
	Last Edit: Aug 13, 2013 22:49:45 GMT by Stuart-c

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ChasR RR Helper motivation Posts: 10,194 Club RR Member Number: 170	1974 1303S - An offer I couldn't refuse.ChasR @chasr Club Retro Rides Member 170
	Aug 13, 2013 22:52:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That looks like a real honey! No doubt you should have some fun with that before it is passed on .
	~~'72 Mercedes W108 280SE 4.5~~ '79 Honda NC-50 '03 BMW M3 Coupe '08 BMW E91 325d M-Sport Touring Pre-LCI '16 Yamaha XSR700 My car history and exploits: leylandlegends.com

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