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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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