1974 Volkswagen Beetle

Bored-Out H4 w/ Dual Spanish Weber Carburetors | Rancho Performance Built Transmission | Sewfine Custom Interior & Media-Blasted Body

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LOT #

260761644

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$22,500
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$23,799
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Estimated: $232.92/mo
Estimated payment assumes 20% down, 9.5% APR, and 120-month term. Actual rates may vary.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1142567662
Lot Number:
260761644
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
28,474 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
2,200cc Naturally Aspirated H4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Blue
Interior Color:
Charcoal Gray/Light Gray
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Vermont
  • 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
  • 2,200cc Naturally Aspirated Bored-Out Air-Cooled H4
  • Dual Spanish Weber Carburetors
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Blue Exterior
  • Charcoal Gray/Light Gray Tweed Interior
  • Sewfine Sportz Colorado Front Seats
  • Sewfine Matching Rear Seat Upholstery
  • Charcoal Tweed Seat Trim w/ Light Gray Tweed Inserts
  • Custom Sewfine Door Panels w/ Charcoal Tweed & Light Gray Tweed Inserts
  • Gray Carpet Set
  • Aftermarket Wood-Rim Steering Wheel
  • Aftermarket Wheels
  • Aftermarket Exhaust System
  • Chrome Front & Rear Bumpers
  • Chrome Headlight Trim
  • Chrome Side Mirrors
  • Black Bumper Guards
  • Rancho Performance Built Transmission
  • Vehicle Refresh Work Documented From 2006–2009
  • Body Plastic Media Blasted During Refresh
  • Race Metalsmiths VW Trailing Arm Work
  • Documented Sewfine Interior Refresh
  • Eastwood Xtreme Dynamat Bass/Trunk Sound-Deadening Material
  • Custom Paint Job

Extras Included in the Sale

  • Original Owner's Manual
  • VW Beetle Workshop/Restoration Literature

Overview of 1974 Volkswagen Beetle For Sale by Owner

This 1974 Volkswagen Beetle takes the familiar simplicity of the classic Type 1 and adds a thoroughly personalized performance and refresh story. Showing approximately 28,474 miles, this example is powered by a 2,200cc naturally aspirated bored-out air-cooled flat-4 fitted with dual Spanish Weber carburetors and backed by a Rancho Performance-built 4-speed manual transmission. Its documented refresh work from 2006 through 2009 included media blasting, suspension-related work, interior refurbishment, and sound-deadening material, giving this Beetle a much more developed presentation than a basic cosmetic makeover.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is finished in blue and retains the unmistakable rounded bodywork that made the Beetle one of the most recognizable cars ever built. Chrome front and rear bumpers, chrome headlight trim, chrome side mirrors, black bumper guards, and aftermarket wheels give the car a clean custom look without straying too far from its classic Volkswagen identity. The body was plastic media blasted as part of the documented refresh, and the car also received a custom paint job during its refresh work. The interior of this 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is finished in charcoal gray and light gray tweed and was comprehensively refreshed with Sewfine components. The front seats are Sewfine Sportz Colorado units, matched by corresponding rear upholstery, while charcoal tweed trim with light gray tweed inserts continues onto the seats and custom door panels. A gray carpet set, aftermarket wood-rim steering wheel, and Eastwood Xtreme Dynamat sound-deadening material round out an interior that feels distinctly more tailored than a stock Beetle cabin.

Engine

Mounted at the rear is a 2,200cc naturally aspirated bored-out air-cooled flat-4 equipped with dual Spanish Weber carburetors and an aftermarket exhaust system. The engine is paired with a Rancho Performance-built 4-speed manual transmission sending power to the rear wheels, giving this Beetle a much stronger enthusiast focus than a factory-spec example. Documented Race Metalsmiths trailing-arm work adds to the mechanical refresh story, while the combination of increased displacement, twin carburetion, and a built performance-oriented transmission makes the drivetrain one of the most compelling aspects of this build.

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