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Volkswagen Typ1 Bubbla 15A Zwitter Cabriolet 1200 cc — 1953

Once in a lifetime opportunity? Only 26 known specimens in the world. Moreover, this Zwitter is sold new in Sweden.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"The car gives a good overall impression and feels solid. Equipped with several exclusive and interesting accessories for its time. The car functions excellent in its current condition. Those who want the car in an exact condition as when it left the factory need to replace some parts. For safer use in modern traffic, additional turn signal equipment is recommended."

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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"The car gives a good overall impression and feels solid. Equipped with several exclusive and interesting accessories for its time. The car functions excellent in its current condition. Those who want the car in an exact condition as when it left the factory need to replace some parts. For safer use in modern traffic, additional turn signal equipment is recommended."

Beschreibung

From the start, we can establish that it is an extremely rare car. This variant of Volkswagen was manufactured during the transition between split and oval rear windows, between October 1952 and March 1953. It is called Zwitter, which means "hybrid" in German. Today, there are only 26 known examples of the Zwitter cabriolet in the whole world.

The car was manufactured in December 1952 and was sold new in Sweden in 1953. Since 1981, it has been in the same family. Within the family, there has always been a great interest and knowledge about Volkswagen's older vehicles. The Zwitter was renovated in the early 1980s and was completed in 1986. Since then, it has been cautiously used for vintage car gatherings and exhibitions.

During the restoration of the car, some parts were sourced from a newer Volkswagen in a few cases. These parts come from a donor car and are listed below. Some parts are so similar that only Zwitter experts can identify the difference.

In the past decade, the car has barely left the garage. In preparation for the owner's personal reasons for selling the car, it has undergone extensive servicing and inspection. It has passed the Swedish vehicle inspection and is approved. According to vintage car regulations, it is now exempt from inspection. The odometer reads 36910 km. The original instruction manual is missing.

Teknische Daten

  • Baujahr/Modelljahr
    1953/1953 
  • Erstzulassung
    1953-01-01 
  • Abgelesener Tachostand (km)
    36911 km 
  • Kennzeichen
    AJZ301 
  • Fahrgestellnummer
    10421037 
  • Kw / PS
    18 / 24 
  • Kraftstoff
    Petrol 
  • Getriebe
    Manual 
  • Innenausstattung/Polster
    Vinyl 
  • Farbe
    Green 

Beurteilung Fahrzeugzustand

  • Zustand technisch:

    Equipped with a 4-cylinder 1200cc air-cooled boxer engine. The engine was manufactured in May 1952 and has a stated output of 24 hp.

    In good mechanical condition, with a well-functioning engine, gearbox, chassis, and brakes. The engine starts easily and runs smoothly. The gearbox feels good, with no strange noises. During the test drive, the car feels stable and holds the road well. New diagonal tires with white sidewalls, Firestone 5.60-15, were mounted in 2009. An older Firestone is fitted on the spare wheel. Equipped with a battery cut-off switch and fire extinguisher. Original 6-volt electrical system and functioning turn signals.

  • Zustand Interieur:

    The interior gives a good impression. Not original upholstery, but in nice condition. Nice accessories like the clock, hat rack, and the special signal ring on the steering wheel.

  • Zustand Exterieur:

    The car gives a good exterior impression. It has been repainted in a shade similar to the original paint job, which was done in the 1980s. There are minor bubbles, paint chips, and scratches in the underlying base. The chrome is in good condition, but newer than the car. See comment below. The convertible top is in okay condition, but not original. It was sewn up in the 1980s. We believe the fabric headliner may be the original one. The rear window has been replaced with a newer plastic one. The original rear window is included, see separate picture.

  • Zustand gesamt:

    Very nice car with some remarks. Some parts are not original design.

Fahrzeugangeben vom Kraftfahrzeugbundesamt

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 1986-01-15 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1953-01-01 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1953-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2023-03-23
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 10

Kommentar vom Besitzer

Besiktning och provkörning har gjorts i samarbete med Volkswagenexperten Mathias Fahlke. Han har även utfört en större service och gjort teknisk genomgång av vagnen. Han har hjälpt oss att göra en lista av delar som kommer från en nyare bil 1954-55. TEKNISKT: bensinpump, luftfilter, insug, generator, regulator och tändspole. INTERIÖR: backspegel/solskydd, tändningslås och lås/öppning till bagage. EXTERIÖR: sidolister, huvhandtag/lås, vänster ventilationsruta och strålkastare. KAROSSPLÅT: Främre huven, skärmar, mellanplåt bak och fram, reservhjulsbalja, golv i bagage bak samt höger och vänster golvhalvor. Tidigare lagningar som observerats vid en okulär inspektion: hjulhusen fram och bak, avseende karosserifästen och stötfångarfästen. Cabförstärkningar under och bredvid baksätet. Främre hjulhus och kvartspanel (1/4 panel).

Fakten zum Modell

Zwitter is German for hybrid. The model is called so because it is a wonderful blend of old and new. It is a intermediate model that was only built for just under half a year, from autumn 1952 to spring 1953. The model has many new features such as the new dashboard that is associated with the oval models, as well as the new bumpers. However, it retains the old look with a split rear window, but in a modernized version with a chrome trim around the windows. This mixture of new details, where most have been changed to an oval design, but the old split rear window remains, has puzzled many. Why did VW do this for a few months of production? This makes the model version a hot collector's item. Even hotter if it is a cabriolet. There are only 26 known remaining Zwitter cabrios in the whole world.

Lagerort und Info zur Besichtigung

Location: Åmål

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2023-06-07.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auktionsinfo

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