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This Bradley GT II is one of a claimed 500 examples produced from 1978 to 1981 and wears yellow fiberglass bodywork over a Volkswagen Beetle chassis pan. The car features pop-up headlights as well as gullwing doors and rides on 14″ turbine-style wheels paired with disc brakes at each corner. Inside, fixed-back seats trimmed in gray and black upholstery are accompanied by a Grant steering wheel, a Scat shifter, AutoMeter gauges, and a Kenwood CD stereo. Power comes from a 1,600cc air-cooled flat-four equipped with a single downdraft carburetor and paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. This Bradley GT II was purchased by the selling dealer in 2024, and it is now offered at no reserve in Renton, Washington, with a Tennessee title listing it as a 1978 Volkswagen.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

Plymouth, Minnesota–based Bradley Automotive introduced the GT II in 1977 as a kit car to succeed their earlier GT. It featured fiberglass bodywork incorporating pop-up headlights and gullwing doors fitted over a Volkswagen Beetle chassis. The car remained in production until the company closed its doors in 1981.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

This example is finished in yellow with black side stripes featuring Bradley GT II branding. Further details include chrome front bumperettes, dual side-view mirrors, and a glass rear hatch.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

The 14″ turbine-style wheels are mounted with 215/70 Uniroyal Tiger Paw whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by discs at all four corners.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

The cabin features fixed-back seats trimmed in gray upholstery with black inserts. Black carpets line the floors, and further details include a Kenwood CD stereo and speakers along with lap belts for both occupants. Rust on the seat mounts can be seen in the gallery, the rear-view mirror is not installed, and there is duct tape holding the passenger door glass in place.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

The four-spoke Grant GT steering wheel is paired with a Scat shifter. Centrally mounted AutoMeter instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The retrofitted digital odometer shows 1,800 miles, and total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

The Volkswagen flat-four features an aftermarket carburetor and a red anodized Scat crank pulley. The engine bay has been lined with Dynamat insulation. The AD-code engine stamping can be seen in the gallery, and it is consistent with a 1,600cc dual-port flat-four produced between 1970 and 1973.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. There is rust on the quad-exit exhaust system.

No Reserve: Bradley GT II

The car is titled as a 1978 Volkswagen using the State of Missouri–assigned identification number—DR135752MO—shown above .

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $4,600 by Bald-Eagle
Auction Ended June 1, 2025 at 10:28AM PT
Bids 24
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Seller: leslieludy
Location: Renton, Washington 98057
Listing Details
  • Chassis: DR135752MO
  • 1,800 Miles Shown, TMU
  • 1,600cc Air-Cooled Volkswagen Flat-Four
  • Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Yellow Fiberglass Bodywork
  • Gray & Black Upholstery
  • 14" Turbine-Style Wheels
  • Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Gullwing Doors
  • Fixed-Back Seats
  • Grant Steering Wheel
  • Scat Shifter
  • AutoMeter Gauges
  • Kenwood CD Stereo
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: $0
Lot #194173


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