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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