1969 Volkswagen Type 4 411L

Highlights

  • The vendor is the second owner, having acquired the car in 1991
  • Rare right-hand drive UK example
  • Beautifully presented and very original

The Appeal

The Volkswagen Type 4 was in many ways a visionary piece of design. It refined their air-cooled flat-four with twin carburettors, later fuel injection and 1.8-litre capacity. With four doors, the Type 4 was also more family friendly than the Type 1 or Beetle, upon which it was based and was marketed as a premium model.
In spite of these innovations, the model never caught on quite as well as Volskwagen had hoped, making surviving examples rather rare and sought after machines. This is a particularly interesting example, having had just two owners throughout its 54 years on the road! Moreover, it’s a right-hand drive UK supplied example and it looks to be a very original, carefully looked after example. It spent some time in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, before being re-imported to the UK in 2019.
We’re sure this car will generate a great deal of interest amongst air-cooled Volkswagen fans, so don’t miss the opportunity to become its third owner.

The History and Paperwork

  • V5C shows just one previous keeper
  • Acquired by the vendor in 1991
  • Spent some time in northern Cyprus, before being re-imported to the UK in 2019
  • Accompanied by Turkish registration and import documentation
  • There are a number of invoices for parts, work and servicing from specialists Volksfarmers Ltd
  • Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

The Interior

  • Appears exceedingly original and in a fantastic state of preservation
  • Everything you see and touch has weathered the passage of time very gracefully
  • The black vinyl upholstery remains in very good condition, with some delightful patina but no excessive wear or any indication of damage
  • The rear seats look particularly smart and don’t appear to have seen extensive use
  • A veneered dashboard adds a touch of luxury, and indeed the 411 was marketed as a more premium product than the Type 1 or Type 3 variants
  • Retains its period correct stereo
  • The inside of the glovebox has deteriorated in one corner, although it remains usable
  • Fitted with an under-dash parcel shelf
  • No obvious cracking to the plastics from exposure to UV light
  • The original steering wheel still looks great and exhibits a beautiful patina
  • The headlining remains in good order
  • All the black carpeting present well with a little wear
  • Retains its original Bilstein jack in front luggage compartment

The Exterior 

  • Resplendent in its Toga White paintwork
  • There are very few paint imperfections, and nothing especially noticeable
  • The bodywork appears really straight down the sides
  • The underside and door bottoms appear in great condition, with just the lightest smattering of surface corrosion in a few areas
  • The Europa bumpers continue to look fantastic, with no clear signs of pitting or damage
  • Sits upon attractive whitewall tyres on the standard steel wheels with hubcaps
  • All of the trim, glass, light lenses and rubber components appear in fine order
  • An exceedingly presentable example overall

The Mechanics 

  • 1.8-litre air-cooled flat-four ‘pancake’ engine
  • Twin carburettors
  • Produced a very respectable 80 bhp
  • Four-speed manual gearbox
  • Benefits from new clutch master and slave cylinders fitted in September 2022
  • Fully independent suspension with Macpherson struts at the front
  • We understand that it drives well, with no issues reported by the vendor

Summary

Seldom do you see a Type 4 in the UK, especially not one as original, well presented and storied as this example.
If you’re an air-cooled Volkswagen fan looking for something a bit different, don’t miss this fabulous 411.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1969
  • Make Volkswagen
  • Model Type 4
  • Colour Kansas Beige
  • Odometer 80,061 Miles
  • Engine size 1679
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Maidstone
  • Location Kent
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
28 bids
  • P•••• £10,000 04/04/23
  • tu•••• £9,700 03/04/23
  • P•••• £9,500 03/04/23
  • tu•••• £9,400 03/04/23
  • P•••• £9,300 03/04/23
  • tu•••• £9,200 03/04/23
  • P•••• £8,800 03/04/23
  • tu•••• £8,600 03/04/23
  • P•••• £8,400 03/04/23
  • tu•••• £8,200 03/04/23
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