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1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy (white, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beach Buggy
Year: 1972
Decade: 1970s
Colour: White
Types: Classic 4x4 / Off-road

This catalogue entry records a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in white, a 4x4, from the 1970s.

The 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in white is filed under Classic and 4x4 / Off-road, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

A credible seventies street need not be filled with cars from the same year; an evidence-led mix of ages gives the background a less arranged feel. Seventies cars often suit everyday scenes outside homes, shops and workplaces, where familiar errands can carry the period more quietly than a stylised entrance. The decade includes changes in plate treatment, so the registration seen on camera needs to follow the specific story date and the vehicle being represented.

Possible roles in a production

Any action away from a normal road needs the terrain and movement agreed separately, rather than treating the 4x4 category as permission for a driving sequence. A work-related 4x4 scene can use loading and unloading as practical business, provided the exact props and their handling are checked for the supplied vehicle. Outdoor clothing and carried equipment should belong to the scripted visit, avoiding a stock set of props added only because the vehicle is labelled off-road.

About this listing

White is the colour listed for this 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, categorised as Classic and 4x4 / Off-road. Counting all listings of this model gives 3 Volkswagen Beach Buggys. The dates attached to this model cover the period 1969 to 1973. Colour details elsewhere in this selection mention green and bronze. For a broader search, the make collection covers 132 Volkswagen vehicles and the period collection 379 cars from the 1970s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in white for filming?

For a filming enquiry, name the Volkswagen Beach Buggy and describe the shot alongside your dates and location; we will check availability rather than assume a booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

This image helps you recognise the Volkswagen Beach Buggy; it is not evidence of the exact car supplied, whose identity and colour are confirmed when options are sent.

What if this Volkswagen Beach Buggy isn't available?

If availability rules out this choice, our 132 Volkswagen vehicles selection and 379 cars from the 1970s collection widen the search beyond the 3 Volkswagen Beach Buggys currently listed.

Can it be driven on camera?

Permission to film the Volkswagen Beach Buggy driving is not automatic, since the owner, insurance and scene all matter; we confirm the driving plan, drivers and transport in the brief.

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