Representing the golden age in freedom and motoring, the VW Beetle is an iconic model that challenged the likes of the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper as one of the first small city cars on the market.
This particular model originated in Finland but was imported to the UK in 2018 after having been resprayed. In great condition inside and out with an ideal amount of patina, this car has clearly been very well cared for. While its Bahama Blue paint gives it great presence and compliments the body beautifully, it is not a colour often seen on the BeetleSIVFjMoU76K7VLAZS4SM8aknh7fvF5WTiLKzZ25c.jpeg1.75 MB
History and Paperwork
First registered in Finland in 1966
Resprayed in original colour in 2005
Imported to the UK in 2018
Three owners since arriving in the UK
Original VW ‘birth certificate’ included in the sale
The VW Beetle has always had a very simplistic, yet beautiful interior with there being no doubt about what decade the model was designed. A few knobs and dials protrude from the body colour dashboard which is lined in chrome trim.
Each of the two front seats, finished in black, look in very good condition for the car’s age while the rear bench seat appears almost unused. The door cards complete the sea of darker colours. The headlining gives a sense of openness to the interior despite a slight imperfection towards the rear window.
Step outside this 1966 VW Beetle and you’ll find a similar story to the interior, the car has been excellently preserved in its original state. That being said, it has benefited from a respray in a gorgeous Bahama Blue colour that helps the car’s design to pop.
Speaking of its design, the 1966 model year makes the most of early Beetle styling cues such as the smaller bumpers and sloping headlights. Coupled with more modern mechanical features, it is a very desirable year of Beetle.
The owner mentions they removed the underseal of the car last year to reveal a very well kept and clean underside while there have been a few repairs done to the floor pan in places like the jacking points and under the battery.
A few bubbles can be seen in parts of the paintwork, especially the nearside front wing. The chrome front bumper also has an imperfection while the offside rear wing has a small dent.riSZsQvm0gmWjIn6MRvFS34tJFBtpaOmDLvlSHIz.jpeg1.71 MB
The Mechanics
Original 1300 engine
Manual four-speed transmission
Drives very well
New for the 1966 model year Beetle was the 1300cc engine which replaced the 1200 air-cooled unit. It sits neatly in the engine bay towards the rear of the car and pumps out around 50hp making for the classic Beetle burble many have come to love.
According to the owner, this car shows no signs of problems claiming that it runs great while the master cylinder was replaced in 2018, a dual circuit one takes the place of the single master cylinder originally fitted. Elsewhere, the car is in its original state throughout.cIRn15L7QrD0Io7KDItaUDeEN5RnAPQhjctFUKhG.jpeg1.14 MB
Summary
From top to tail, this 1966 VW Beetle looks to be in great shape and has been kept brilliantly original since it was built. The colour fits the car perfectly accentuating the timeless design that is the Beetle. Mechanically, there doesn’t seem to be anything worrisome to point out.
Describing it as characterful and as having the best of both worlds when it comes to older styling and more recent mechanicals, this car clearly made the current owner smile. Now, it’s ready to put a smile on its next owner’s face.
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