"For UK-based buyers, a highly competitive fixed-rate shipping quote has been secured for: £1,500 via Freight Factory for all cars sold by this seller on auction.
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Highlights
- One of only 2,188 South African-built "one year only" 1967 VW Beetles with unique specifications
- Rare right-hand drive example
- Three former registered keepers since new (1967-1996, 1996-2016, 2016-present)
- Maintained by factory-trained Wolfsburg specialist Jurgen of Grandslam Air-Cooled Services
- Dry-stored in arid Central South Africa
The Appeal
The 1967 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Super Deluxe represents a fascinating chapter in VW history - the so-called "one year only" specification with several unique features for the model year. 1967 was the first year VW introduced 12v electrics, and the last year that the Beetle featured its pretty sloping headlamps.
This example is one of just 2,188 units where Volkswagen Germany sent rolling chassis to South Africa's Uitenhage plant, where they were fitted with bodies that featured the beloved classic styling elements of earlier models while incorporating mechanical advancements.
This example is one of just 2,188 units where Volkswagen Germany sent rolling chassis to South Africa's Uitenhage plant, where they were fitted with bodies that featured the beloved classic styling elements of earlier models while incorporating mechanical advancements.
This right-hand drive specimen stands out for its originality and preservation, having been stored in the dry Highveld Region of South Africa. Finished in period-correct VW Lotus White (code L-282) over black basket weave interior, it presents in very good condition for its age. With just three careful registered keepers since new and expert maintenance by a factory-trained Wolfsburg specialist, this Beetle offers a rare opportunity to acquire a particularly special variant of the world's most iconic people's car.
History and Paperwork
- Three former registered keepers reported in its lifetime (1967-1996, 1996-2016, 2016-present)
- Part of a carefully curated private collection
- 17,162 miles indicated
- Dry stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa
- Maintained by Jurgen of Grandslam Air-Cooled Services, a factory-trained technician with 30 years' experience at the Wolfsburg plant
- Recently serviced, we are told
- International shipping options available on a turnkey, door-to-door, forwarding service via Freight Factory, pre-negotiated rates of GBP1500.00 for shipping from the port of Cape Town, South Africa, to Felixstowe, United Kingdom
The Condition
- Finished in original VW Lotus White paint code L-282
- Original black basket weave interior presents well
- Full-length headliner appears in very good order
- Carpeted interior as per Deluxe specification
- Features special seat coverings in well-preserved condition
- Additional chrome trim intact and looks smart
- Original "flat" hubcaps in place
- Correct two-tone painted steel wheels
- New Vredestein tyres fitted to all four corners
- Classic towel rail bumpers appear free from notable defects
- Porsche 356 style slanted headlamps in working order
- Integrated fuel gauge functions correctly
- Driver's side door lock mechanism as per original specification
The Mechanics
- 1.5-litre air-cooled flat-four
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Dual circuit front disc brakes
- Ball joint suspension
- 12v electrical system
- Steel disc wheels
- Recently received a major service
- The vendor states the car is "on the button and ready for any trip"
- Benefits from specialist maintenance by a Wolfsburg-trained technician
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