The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the vital recognizable vehicles on the planet. Produced between 1938 and 2003, there have been over 21 million models that rolled off the meeting traces. A subsequent “New” Beetle, launching in 1998, bought in far fewer numbers. In actual fact, some editions of that automotive have been restricted to solely a pair thousand models.

The Decide of the Day is a 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Sandy, Utah. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“One proprietor, effectively maintained, no smoking / no pets, no accidents,” the itemizing begins. Maybe probably the most eye-catching factor about this automotive is its vibrant shade: The physique is coated in “Snap Orange,” and the five-spoke aluminum wheels are accented in the identical shade. Even thehttps://classiccars.com/listings/view/1748480/2002-volkswagen-beetle-for-sale-in-sandy-utah-84070 inside conveys comparable hues, courtesy of black seats with accenting orange inserts and distinction stitching all through. The ability-operated sunroof and upgraded Monsoon sound system are good facilities to have.

The New Beetle was launched in 1998 as a compact automotive with design language derived from that extensively common authentic Beetle of the late Thirties. In a shift of engineering, the brand new automotive’s engine was now mounted up entrance and drove the entrance wheels. There have been numerous particular editions provided within the subsequent mannequin years, one in all which was a “Idea” in 2002 as seen right here. There have been 2,000 whole such produced, all in Snap Orange. Of these, 1,500 have been automatics. That is a kind of automobiles.

Energy below the hood comes from a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-four mated to a four-speed automated transaxle. This powertrain was economical however comparatively gentle on energy: rankings when new have been 178 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. The odometer exhibits 134,000 miles, and the itemizing doesn’t point out something concerning the service historical past, however the vendor does state that the automotive will get between 23 and 29 miles per gallon.

The Beetle (and later New Beetle) will perpetually be fan favorites within the market. With this one coming from a manufacturing run of solely 2,000 models, it’s certain to develop into a future collectible. The asking value is $8,700 for this Beetle, which features a automotive cowl.

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