Volkswagen Beetle, 1974, Valkeakoski

Volkswagen Beetle Tube‑frame Roadster

Road‑legal | Professionally built | Weight about 600 kg | Worldwide delivery

For sale: an exceptional and completely unique Volkswagen Beetle tube‑frame roadster, designed and built to a very high professional standard.

The vehicle originates from a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 S and has been comprehensively converted to its current form. All modifications are properly registered and approved for road use in Finland. The car has a valid inspection.

Inspired by modern lightweight performance cars such as the Ariel Atom, this bespoke roadster combines classic air‑cooled Volkswagen engineering with a modern tube chassis and top‑class components.

This is not a budget build. The workmanship, build quality and choice of components speak for themselves.

Chassis and structure

The chassis has been extensively renewed with high‑quality components, and the tube frame and structural work were carried out by a professional roll‑cage/frame builder in Finland.

The result is a very stiff, lightweight and striking roadster with a total weight of around 600 kg.

Engine and drivetrain

Professionally built air‑cooled boxer engine:

• Rebuilt engine block; all other components new

• Machined for 92 mm AA piston and cylinder kit

• CB Performance 044 40 x 35.5 stepped and ported cylinder heads

• Dell'Orto 36 DRLA carburettors

• Tri‑Mil Baja stainless‑steel exhaust system

• 123 electronic ignition

• Full‑flow oil filtration system

• Multi‑rib belt conversion

• Lightweight 2 kg flywheel

• Crankcase ventilation system

The original gearbox has also been professionally rebuilt.

Suspension, steering and brakes

No compromises have been made on suspension and brakes.

• Rack‑and‑pinion steering

• Kerscher front coil‑over suspension

• MBT Construction IRS rear coil‑over suspension

• Silver Project camber plates

• Front and rear anti‑roll bars

• Reversed tie‑rod ends

• Lowered by approximately 50–60 mm

• Top‑level brake components throughout

Equipment

• Kirkey aluminium racing seats with padding

• Schroth 4‑point harnesses

• Flat4 Cobra quick‑shift lever

• Porsche vintage handbrake

• Longacre motorsport steering wheel

• Custom‑made aluminium dashboard

• Electric fuel pump with King regulator/filter

• Main cut‑off switch located at the original fuel‑filler flap

• Audi TT fuel‑tank filler‑neck conversion

• Ariel Atom‑style mirrors

• Billet headlight housings with E‑approved H4 and LED lights

• Japan Racing wheels (8.5J front / 10.5J rear)

• Pirelli Corsa Classic tyres (235/40R15 front, 295/40R15 rear)

Summary

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely unique, professionally built and fully road‑legal lightweight performance Volkswagen.

The car attracts attention wherever it goes and offers an unforgettable driving experience, combining the character of a classic air‑cooled Volkswagen with modern chassis engineering and striking looks.

Extensive build photos and detailed additional images are available on request.