Howth, Co. Dublin
1968 Volkswagen Beetle
1300 · 2 of 3 shares available
1/3 share€4,500
Running costs€89/month
Points a year40
Car value€13,500
1945 to 1980 (European production)
VW Beetle shares in Ireland
The Beetle was assembled in Ireland too, and it remains the most forgiving classic you can own: air-cooled, simple, and with parts on every shelf.
| Built | 1945 to 1980 (European production) |
|---|---|
| What a good one costs | Roughly €8,000 to €20,000 for a good saloon, €15,000 to €30,000 for a Karmann-built Cabriolet. |
| Example share | 1/2 of a 1968 Beetle 1300: €7,000 |
| Running costs per share | About €134 a month, before fuel |
| Motor tax (1968 car) | Vintage motor tax, €56 a year |
| NCT (1968 car) | Exempt from NCT (over 40 years old, private use) |
Why a VW Beetle works as a shared car
Running costs are tiny and anyone can drive one. The Cabriolet is a great shared summer car, because nobody needs it in January.
Which one to buy
Earlier cars with small windows and bumpers are the purist choice. The 1300 and 1500 are the practical sweet spot. The 1303 has a curved screen and strut suspension.
What to check before you buy
- Heater channels and floor pans. Rotten heater channels weaken the whole car.
- Spring plates, the rear torsion bar area and the front beam.
- On a 1302 or 1303, the front suspension strut tops.
- Oil leaks from the engine and a smell of fuel in the front. Fuel lines perish and are a fire risk.
- Cabriolets: hood condition, rear quarter windows and the strengthening in the sills.
Whatever the car, get an independent inspection before you pay for a share, and read what goes in a co-ownership agreement.
VW Beetle shares for sale
The cars shown are examples while our first owners sign up.
Limerick city, Co. Limerick
1977 Volkswagen Beetle
1303 Cabriolet · 3 of 4 shares available
1/4 share€6,500
Running costs€73/month
Points a year30
Car value€26,000
Own a VW Beetle? Sell shares in it and keep one for yourself.
Questions
VW Beetle shares, answered
How much does a share in a VW Beetle cost?
It depends on the car and how many shares it's split into. As an example, a 1968 Beetle 1300 worth €14,000 split 2 ways is about €7,000 a share, with running costs of around €134 a month each before fuel.
Is a Beetle a good shared car?
One of the best. It's cheap to run, easy to drive and nearly impossible to hurt with careful use.
Do Beetles cope with Irish winters?
Mechanically, yes. The heater is weak, though, and salt is bad for the floors, so most groups use them from spring to autumn.
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