Aoshima A006130 1/24 Volkswagen Beetle 13AD 1303S 1973

The Volkswagen Beetle is still popular worldwide, and Aoshima brings us a model kit of the 13AD Beetle 1303S from 1973!

It can be built as a left-hand or right-hand drive version; an aluminum license plate and optional mirror are included. The exterior parts feature a plating finish, and it uses Pirelli P7 tires.

Originally released in 1983, the iconic Volkswagen Beetle was produced with varying minor changes until 2003. In 1971, the 1302 series was released. With its basic engine design and placement unchanged, the front suspension was changed from torsion bar to MacPherson strut. Again, minor change was applied in 1973 to the 1303 series with a rounded windshield and enlarged tail lights. The 1303 was equipped with a 1300 cc engine, and 1303S with 1600 cc engine. Production of the 1303 series ended in 1975, but production of the convertible model which was base on the 1303S series continued until 1979.