Description
Ref: 103675
Date of first registration: 01/ 01/ 1962
Mileage (not guaranteed): 66, 198 miles
Drive: left-hand drive
Registration: Collector’s item
Seating capacity: 5
Cylinders: 4 in-line
Displacement: 1585 cc
Fuel: SP98 with additive
BHP (DIN): 50
Tax horsepower: 7
Gearbox: Manual 4-speed
Body colour: Schwarz (Black)
Interior colour: Beige
Tyres: Wear 30% front, 30% rear
* 12-Month GUARANTEE included
* POSSIBLE DELIVERY
* Road registration fees (optional): €690 including VAT (New battery, Service (engine oil change + filter), 1/ 4 tank of fuel, Bodywork wash + polish, interior cleaning and vacuuming).
* “Carte grise”(vehicle registration) and “carte grise collection” (FFVE file included) available as an option
VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabriolet (1938 – 2003)
21, 529, 464 units produced
106, 535 km / 66, 198 miles
USA version
Engine 1600cc
Registration: 5-seater collection
Invoices since 2012 (total: €7, 245)
Chassis / running gear overhaul in 2026 (invoices available)
-front and rear wheel bearings
-spy joint
-front wheel hub kit
-brake reservoir
-brake system bleed
-front end alignment
Mohair hood in beige
Mohair hood cover in beige
Front and rear bumper arches
1962 PVC rear splash guards
1 chrome rear-view mirror
4 15” wheels in “Schwarz” colour
4 chrome caps in “Babymoon” style
4 white-wall tyres
Leatherette/ cloth upholstery in beige
Front headrests in leatherette in beige
Door panels in leatherette/ cloth in beige
Dashboard in Schwarz
Original VDO instrument cluster
Two-spoke Bakelite steering wheel
Wood gear knob
Beige hood lining in leatherette
JVC cassette radio
Front seat belts aviation type 2-point beige
Passenger grab handle
Beige floor mats
PVC carpet mats
Spare wheel
Exterior / Body:
This example is a January 1962 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Cabriolet in its original Schwarz colour.
After a professional polish by our workshop, a scratch was noted on the left front wing and on the right front wing.
The chrome bumpers and arches are in good condition.
The chrome belt mouldings and the rear arch protectors are in good condition.
The beige Mohair hood is in excellent condition, with no tears or snags.
Fitment is easy and its seal remains compliant with era standards.
The rear glass is also in good condition.
This example is equipped with a beige Mohair hood cover in perfect condition.
The 4 15” Schwarz wheels are in good condition.
The 4 Baby Moon chrome center caps show slight oxidation on the passenger side.
The white-wall tyres show 30% wear on the front and rear.
This example has its original steel spare wheel.
Among the notable body features and options: front and rear bumper arches, 1962 PVC rear splash guards, and the beige Mohair hood cover.
Interior:
The interior is in good display condition.
The original upholstery has been replaced with a beige leatherette/ cloth set with headrests for comfort and safety.
The overall patina is uniform.
The beige body-colour dashboard is in good condition.
The original VDO gauge cluster is fully functional.
The JVC cassette radio is fully functional.
The beige leatherette door panels are in good condition.
The Bakelite two-spoke steering wheel ring shows some cracks.
The wooden gear knob is in good condition.
The beige hood lining in leatherette is excellent.
The beige floor mats are in good condition, with PVC over-mats.
This example is equipped with front aviation-type 2-point seat belts.
Notable interior options include: front aviation 2-point seat belts, the JVC cassette radio, and the beige leatherette/ cloth upholstery with headrests.
Chassis:
On the hoist, the car shows a healthy body and chassis with no visible structural corrosion.
The fundamentals—floor pans, longitudinals, sills, spare wheel well and wheel arches—are in good condition.
A small dent was noted on the right front wing edge.
An old repair trace was found on the rear floor.
Usage reserve: in principle, we cannot guarantee perfect alignment beyond their good visual and functional condition, validated during on-road testing and on the hoist.
During dynamic testing, no abnormal rattles or noises were detected in the bodywork or running gear (joints, suspension mounts, etc.).
The running gear was overhauled in 2026, including replacement of the front hub kits, replacement of front and rear bearings, replacement of the brake reservoir, brake bleed and front-end alignment.
Braking is balanced, stable and progressive, with no vibrations or abnormal noises.
Rear drums are fully functional and free of seepage.
A roadworthy check before delivery will confirm overall operation.
Engine / Transmission:
The mechanicals are running perfectly.
The original 1200cc engine was replaced a few years ago with a 1600cc engine (not original spec).
Compression checks performed in our workshops, along with a road test, confirm a healthy flat-four.
The engine starts immediately, with no smoke or suspicious noises, and idle is stable, as shown in the 360° video with the engine running, available at the start of the slideshow.
While driving, the engine revs smoothly without hesitation or overheating.
The 4-speed gearbox operates perfectly.
Clutch bite is good.
As is common with these models, engine/ gearbox seals are only average.
Other similar vehicles are also available. 50 photos + engine-running video on CLASSIC-A
