1973 Pastel White

The seller is offering what seems to be a time capsule, a 1973 lkswagen Type 1 tle that he says the original owner had put into storage in this condition in 1 and has been here ever since,” the seller says. The tle was as basic as tles could be in those days (note the radio block-off-plate). The original window sticker shows a price of $2,099 with the single option, “leatherette” vinyl upholstery and trim. Photos show the car to be in exemplary condition inside, topside, and underside.

The tle offered here will of course appeal mainly for its mileage and condition. But, for the record, lkswagen sold nearly tle sedans in the U.S., making it the best-selling imported car by far. There were some changes to the ’73, most visibly the larger taillights, which VW fans called “elephant feet.” Among others were stronger bumpers, easier clutch pedal effort, front seats with better adjustments, an improved ventilation system, and “lifetime lubricated” wheel bearings.

• This super-low-mile 1973 lkswagen tle is all-original, per the seller.
• The air-cooled 1.6-liter OHV flat-four was rated at 58 horsepower that year.
• The seller acquired the VW from its original owner.
• It has suffered no apparent body damage.
• This tle has been kept in a local garage and not driven since 1995.

• The lkswagen tle has its original spare tire.
• Photos show the owner’s manual in the glove compartment.

• The seller did not indicate what services might have been done after the long-term storage.
• He indicates some minor rock chips on the lower part of the rear fenders.
• New tires would be needed for safe driving, but the originals can be kept for shows.

• This 1973 lkswagen Type 1 tle appears like a museum piece.
• The car is presented as in all-original condition.
• The original owner put this tle into storage in this condition nearly 30 years ago.
• The car appears ready for showing.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean ginia title in his name. This super-low-mile 1973 lkswagen Type 1 standard tle appears to speak for itself through the condition seen in photos. It seems to be no exaggeration when the seller says, “VW tles in this clean condition, with no rust and limited mileage, are very hard to come by.”