11AD Beetle in trouble

The motor of an air-cooled VW Beetle 11AD does not start at all? Very similar phenomena was experienced when the capacitor,  forming L/C circuitry with ignition coil, on the distributor had been broken two years ago. Immobile Beetle was deserted just in front of prior to several train stations at that time with a tag written as "Out of order" and it was repaired at lunch time on the same day informing the private things to the Police jurisdiction. Since that affair, I make it a rule to carry about an assembly of the distributor with my Beetle. I will try to repair the ignition system tomorrow after noon. Over 40 years Old car does not permit me to go without anxiety.