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1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1303 special Edition, orange, classic)
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- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Variant
- 1303 special Edition
- Year
- 1973
- Decade
- 1970s
- Colour
- Orange
- Types
- Classic
This catalogue entry records a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 special Edition in orange from the 1970s.
The 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 special Edition in orange is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
Seventies cars often suit everyday scenes outside homes, shops and workplaces, where familiar errands can carry the period more quietly than a stylised entrance. Country roads can carry a seventies journey without much street dressing, but signs, fences and passing traffic still need reviewing through the intended camera position. Domestic props give a seventies car a reason to be outside a house, whether the action is a return with shopping or the start of a journey.
Possible roles in a production
Period background work benefits from a mixture of ages, with the featured classic considered alongside the cars that appear farther down the street. Continuity photographs are useful when a classic is seen across several angles, particularly where doors, luggage and performers change position between takes. Repeated arrivals work best when the performers have rehearsed their bags and coats, rather than discovering how to manage them during the take.
About this listing
Here, a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 special Edition in orange is catalogued as Classic. 34 entries make up the current Volkswagen Beetles selection. This selection brings together dated model entries across 1956 to 2014. For a different colour, the model listings also show black, green, white and brown. Browse 379 cars from the 1970s for the period, or 132 Volkswagen vehicles for other vehicles by this make.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in orange for filming?
Before an option for the Volkswagen Beetle is confirmed, we need to check availability using the filming dates, location and vehicle action supplied with your enquiry.
Is the photo of this exact car?
The pictured Volkswagen Beetle is representative only, so it does not identify the individual car for your shoot; our options confirm which vehicle and colour are offered.
What if this Volkswagen Beetle isn't available?
You need not stay with the 34 Volkswagen Beetles listed here: explore 132 Volkswagen vehicles and compare 379 cars from the 1970s, with any replacement checked for your dates.
Can it be driven on camera?
On-camera driving with the Volkswagen Beetle is subject to the owner, insurance and shot requirements; the brief also confirms the driver and the vehicle's journey to the shoot.
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