1970 Volkswagen Beetle Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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For 1970, the Volkwagen Beetle was available with a new engine -- the 1600 four-cylinder air-cooled engine, which provided 57 horsepower. Like all VW Beetle engines, it was mounted in the rear to provided traction for the rear wheels, and was relatively easy to maintain for do-it-yourself auto owners.

Other new features for the 1970 Beetle were larger turn signals, larger tail lights with side reflectors on the housing, dual air intake slots on the engine lid, and reconfigured third and fourth gears on the transmission (a late-year upgrade). In addition, a buzzer sound alerted drivers when the doors were left open and the key was left in the ignition.

Standard features included swiveling sun visors, coat hooks, assist straps, an automatic windshield washer, an overhead light, folding rear seats, and luggage space under the front hood and in a three-foot carpeted compartment behind the rear seats. A convertible top was optional.

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by Anonymous
Jul 25, 2023
I do I would love to buy or maybe trade.Jul 25, 2023
by Anonymous
Oct 28, 2014
One of the most fun cars I've ever owned. Great car to teach my kids to work on. Parts are cheap and easy to find. I'm sure this will not be the last bug i own. I've been wanting to try a baja version of this car.Oct 28, 2014
by Anonymous
Feb 03, 2013
Surprised everything seemed to work okay. the automatic stickshift took some getting used to (always looking for a clutch pedal) Trouble was we were so poor, a large battery was installed under the backseat. Attempts to insulate this battery created fuel for the fire. It was competely roasted. At the tow yard my set of keys survived, and the motor was still good, if you had a use for one.Feb 03, 2013

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