Description
This Volkswagen Beetle ?Oval Window? is a numbers-matching example of the iconic classic ?people?s car?. With a refined colour scheme and instantly recognisable styling, it would make a smart addition to any collection and a wonderful companion for weekend jaunts.
The Vehicle
This matching numbers car was delivered to its first owner in Columbia where it lived its life up until May of 2021. Previous owner, a frequent visitor to the South American country, imported the car and having done a few small jobs to it, and most importantly having got it properly UK registered and road legal. He purchased the car from a Volkswagen parts shop owner who had restored the car during his long period of ownership. When not used, it was stored in a dry and dark basement garage away from the sun?s damaging rays. We are told the car was regularly subject to the Columbian equivalent of the MoT, but of course we have no idea how in depth this may be. We can report that the car drives well, though of course don?t expect to get anywhere in a hurry with just 30hp emanating from the 1200cc engine. The car indicators, windscreen wipers, and Headlights work,
On the Outside
Prairie Beige says the data sheet, a copy of which confirms the car?s original specification. Painted by the last Columbian owner, the colour really suits the car, helping to show off that distinctive Beetle shape.
The paint still has a lovely lustre to it, the car having clearly been much loved in the past few years, there are some imperfections, Nothing major. There are the usual stone chips here and there and the driver?s door does have some imperfections around the handle.
There?s lots of chrome on this lovely old Beetle and we suspect some of it has been replaced during the restoration. The hubcaps are wonderfully shiny, and we just love the whitewall tyres. However, they are older cross plies, and we would The glass, original is scratched in places, not surprising perhaps after 65 years.
On the Inside
The Beetle left the factory with red leatherette seating and this was doubtless replaced during the restoration. The retrimmed beige seats are in super condition, with door cards and even the steering wheel to match. Beetle interiors are simplicity themselves, with barely any controls and just the speedometer to distract you from the job of driving. There?s not even a fuel gauge which may make life interesting. the period cream Blaupunkt radio is not connected and mesh parcel shelf under the dashboard Carpets are in good order and underneath reveals solid floors. The boot boasts a matching spare wheel and tyre and with it a simple tool kit too. The fuel tank looks reassuringly new, which we like as it sits proudly behind the front mounted spare.
Underneath
The dry South American climate has clearly helped keep the Beetle in good order. We might be tempted to top up the underseal in places, especially if the car is to be used all year round. We can also see evidence of newly fitted parts, no doubt installed by our parts shop owning Columbian. The engine compartment looks to be in fine order and with,
History Highlights
We have probably already told you all we know about the Beetle?s history already. To reiterate?Long-term Columbian owner carried out the restoration and our seller imported the car to uk in 2021SERVICE HISTORY
? The most recent maintenance was in August 2022, which consisted of a full service, including a new distributor, spark plugs, points, carburettor, and generator.
? Other notable maintenance includes the fuel lines and filter being replaced.
