1958 Volkswagen Beetle                            Registrat...

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£9,000 - £12,000

1958 Volkswagen Beetle                         
 
Registration Number: 677 UXL 
Chassis Number: 1 814 608
Recorded Mileage: TBA 

- Well known award-winning show car
- Originally delivered to Sweden in LHD
 
The Volkswagen Beetle was produced from 1938 until 2003. With over 21 million manufactured in an air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive configuration, the Beetle is the longest-running and most-manufactured car of a single design platform anywhere in the world. During the 1950s, the car was modified progressively; the obvious visual changes mostly concerned the rear windows. Towards the end of 1964, the height of the side windows and windscreen grew slightly, giving the cabin a less pinched look; this coincided with the introduction of a very slightly curved 'panoramic' windscreen. The same body appeared throughout 1966, with a 1300cc engine in place of the 1200cc engine; it was only in the 1973 model Super Beetle that it displayed an obviously curved windscreen. It has been regarded as something of a 'cult' car since its 1960's association with the hippie movement and surf culture.

A well known example, this early 1957 Beetle was originally delivered to Sweden as a 1200cc Sedan de Luxe model, and first registered in January of 1958. The Beetle was finished in L41 Black with the options of a larger rear brake light reflector, uprated battery and laminated windscreen. The VW arrived into the UK in 2005, to be restored by marque specialists and subtly modified with lowered suspension and a redesigned interior. The paintwork was entrusted to well regarded bodyshop Paintbox, whilst the interior fitted with period-style bucket seats, trimmed by renowned VW upholsterer Bernard Newbury.

A well known car on the show circuit in the early 2000s, since 2020 the Beetle has been stored as part of a larger collection, and will no doubt benefit from light recommissioning before being used once more. The Beetle is offered complete with UK V5C, copy of heritage certificate, receipts and previous correspondence.