Lot details

Year: 1972
Make: Volkswagen
Model: JAS SWB Beach Buggy
Registration: KSN 268L
Chassis No: 1125531510
Engine No: AB523834
Mileage: 7,950
•: Believed to be factory built by JAS
•: Removable hardtop

The Volkswagen Beetle has been most commonly used as the basis for the beach buggy, though conversions were made from other rear-engined cars. The Beetle platform chassis was used because the rear engine layout improves traction, the air-cooled engine avoids the complexities and failure points associated with a water-cooled engine, the Beetle's front torsion bar suspension was not only considered cheap and robust, but it was also extremely easy to alter and adjust its ride-height. While early dune buggy conversions were left with no body, or featured custom bodies, fibreglass bodies, developed in the 1960s, have become the standard image of the modern buggy, and come in many shapes and sizes.

This fabulous short wheelbase Volkswagen JAS Beach Buggy by JAS is presented in purple with contrasting black trim. Boasting a 1300cc engine this four/five-seater also includes a removable hardtop for practicality, as practical as a beach buggy can be of course! Fun is the real reason you purchase a beach buggy and this JAS was believed to be built by JAS themselves at the factory, sitting on deep dish chrome wheels with good chunky tyres all round and 'General Grabber' tyres to the rear. The history file includes some invoices and our vendor informs us that recent works all undertaken for this summer include a complete fuel system overhaul including tank flush, filters and new lines and pump, the genuine Solex carburettor has been rebuilt and new ignition leads and plugs fitted. The exhaust has been heat treated, a new fan belt and battery fitted alongside recent new shock absorbers and an oil service so in his words 'ready to go and starts runs and drives great'. The condition is generally lovely inside, outside and underneath. Supplied with current V5C, two keys and registered as an historic vehicle, this terrific value Beach Buggy is ready to be enjoyed for the remainder of this summer and the next and is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face! Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Guide Price £8,000-£12,000