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Highlights

Desirable early example dating from 1964
Previously restored and repainted purple
A very solid and straight example considering its age
Reportedly runs and drives very well with no faults
Current ITV

The Appeal

It’s impossible to overstate the societal impact of the Volkswagen Beetle. What’s so remarkable about the world’s favourite people’s car, is that in spite of its simplicity, the Beetle was and remains wholly unconventional. With an air-cooled flat-four engine situated aft and a strong curved bodyshell, a staggering 21.5 million Beetles were sold and they remain popular classics to this day.

Here we have a well preserved 1964 example that we’re informed was restored some years ago. Finished in a striking shade of purple, this Beetle is in very good condition for its age, with some attractive patina that it has accrued in recent years. It’s well presented inside and out, with smart upholstery, straight bodywork and a seemingly solid chassis. If you’re looking for a classic Volkswagen, we think this desirable early example would be a great option.

The History and Paperwork

Left-hand drive
Registered in Spain
Current ITV
Various registration documents present
In present ownership for around twelve years
Previously restored, quite some years ago and has held up well ever since
Originally a 1200 cc car
Believed to have been originally red

The Interior

Quite original and well presented
The dashboard and door frames have been repainted to match the exterior
The pale seats exhibits some light wear and discolouration but remain in very good overall condition
Equipped with a vintage radio
The door cards and trims all look to be in really good order for their age
Period correct steering wheel, pedals and gear lever
While it has a few marks, the headlining has survived really well
The oatmeal carpeting would benefit from a clean but remains quite usable

The Exterior

Desirable model with the slanted headlamps
Repainted purple at some point in its life
The paintwork has begun to fade and crack in places, but remains fairly presentable overall
Besides some very light surface rust starting to appear in places such as the leading edge of the bonnet, the car presents really well overall
Straight bodywork, with relatively few imperfections and not notable damage
All the trim pieces and lights look in good order
Smart chrome, with a light patination but no excessive pitting
The underside looks really sound, with no serious corrosion in evidence
Steel wheels painted in body colour and complete with hubcaps

The Mechanics

1300 cc air-cooled flat-four
Four-speed manual gearbox
Originally equipped with a 1200 cc engine
Presents quite well under the engine hatch
The fan shroud and tinwear have been painted yellow and the air filter has been finished in body colour
The vendor reports that it runs well and drives without issue
Current ITV, so ready to use

Summary

These early ‘60s Beetles are becoming increasingly sought after and it’s somewhat unusual to find such solid examples as this. Whether you’re looking for a patinated usable classic, or else the basis for a rolling restoration, we think this would be a great candidate.

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