Specification:

Owner:	Kevin
Model-Type:	Beetle 1303S
Year:	First registered 13/04/73 but manufactured on 16/11/72 so is tax exempt!
Colour:	Kansas beige
Engine:	1600cc,  AD  type 1 engine
Ignition:	Standard 12 volt
Gearbox:	Standard IRS.
Bodyshell:	Standard Super Bug
Body Mods:	Chrome trim on vents, chrome gravel guards, chequered bonnet bib & pop out windows, colour coded running boards.
Chassis:	Standard
Interior:	Cream leather seats and door cards with red piping, cream leather dashboard, red carpet and a new headlining.
Wheels:	Original EMPI Sprintstars
Comment. Recognised everywhere with it's Chequered Bonnet Cover, proving that 1303's can be beautiful.
The 1303S Beetle First released to the public in August 1972. It is fitted with the 1600cc twin port engine developing some 50hp in standard format. Distinguishing features of this model was the curved front windscreen and the 'Elephants Foot' tail lights. New owners used to show off by applying the brakes whilst stationery at traffic lights, so that owners of older models would notice it was one of the new Beetles. How times have changed. The interior has a few features like a modern looking contoured dashboard, which was padded to meet ever more stringent safety requirements. Production ceased on the 1303 models in July 1975, though from Aug 1974 the 1303S was only available on special order in the UK.