Highlights

Rare ‘re-edition’ standard Beetle with six-volt electrical system and 1960s-specification engine
In current ownership for approximately 17 years
Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)
The vendor rates the mechanical condition very highly
Retains period-correct features, including flat windscreen and blade bumpers

The Appeal

The ‘11D1’ standard Beetle hails from an interesting chapter in the Volkswagen story; a limited re-edition that deliberately harked back to the simpler, earlier cars. With its six-volt electrical system, flat windscreen, blade bumpers and 1960s-style engine, it offered a spartan purity that set it apart from the increasingly modernised Beetles of the era.

This particular example has been in the hands of one dedicated owner for approximately 17 years, having been acquired in 2009 after reportedly benefiting from a mini restoration covering paintwork, polishing, and a brake overhaul. During the current ownership, the car has been conscientiously maintained, using a dedicated six-volt charger to preserve the battery. Registered with the ASI and reportedly holding a current safety inspection certificate, this standard Beetle presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an authentic, well-cared-for example of one of the model’s most characterful variants.

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Key Information

Mileage: 40,343 km indicated
Country of registration: Italy
Technical inspection status: current certificate reportedly held (expiry date not provided)
Technical specs: 1,192cc flat-four petrol, four-speed manual, six-volt electrical system
Paperwork: ASI registration papers and window stickers; Club Volkswagen Italia window sticker; Italian registration document; owner’s manuals; service book stamped between 1972 and 1991

The Detail

Purchased by the current owner in May 2009
Noted to have undergone a mini restoration (painting, polishing, and brake overhaul) prior to current ownership
Replacement parts have reportedly included brakes, brake pipes, shock absorbers, steering components, exhaust, intake manifold, battery and tyres
Maintained with a dedicated six-volt battery charger
White paintwork with ‘... è come se cominciasse una nuova vita’ lettering on the doors
‘Houndstooth’ fabric interior with original push-button radio
The vendor states the engine starts on the second turn
The vendor notes the steering is precise and driving is smooth
Bodywork and interior in good order with age-commensurate wear

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