The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most recognizable automobiles on the planet. Produced between 1938 and 2003, there were over 21 million units that rolled off the assembly lines. A subsequent “New” Beetle, launching in 1998, sold in far fewer numbers. In fact, some editions of that car were limited to only a couple thousand units.
The Pick of the Day is a 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Sandy, Utah. (Click the link to view the listing)
“One owner, well maintained, no smoking / no pets, no accidents,” the listing begins. Perhaps the most eye-catching thing about this car is its vibrant shade: The body is coated in “Snap Orange,” and the five-spoke aluminum wheels are accented in the same color. Even thehttps://classiccars.com/listings/view/1748480/2002-volkswagen-beetle-for-sale-in-sandy-utah-84070 interior conveys similar hues, courtesy of black seats with accenting orange inserts and contrast stitching throughout. The power-operated sunroof and upgraded Monsoon sound system are nice amenities to have.
The New Beetle was introduced in 1998 as a compact car with design language derived from that widely popular original Beetle of the late 1930s. In a shift of engineering, the new car’s engine was now mounted up front and drove the front wheels. There were various special editions offered in the subsequent model years, one of which was a “Concept” in 2002 as seen here. There were 2,000 total such produced, all in Snap Orange. Of those, 1,500 were automatics. This is one of those cars.
Power under the hood comes from a 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-four mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle. This powertrain was economical but relatively light on power: ratings when new were 178 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque. The odometer shows 134,000 miles, and the listing doesn’t mention anything about the service history, but the seller does state that the car gets between 23 and 29 miles per gallon.
The Beetle (and later New Beetle) will forever be fan favorites in the marketplace. With this one coming from a production run of only 2,000 units, it is bound to become a future collectible. The asking price is $8,700 for this Beetle, which includes a car cover.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
