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Volkswagen Typ 1 1200 1200 — 1955

Original unrenovated oval in excellent condition with roll-back sunroof. There were only two users, the first of whom owned the car until 2014.

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Lot Number
13679
Location
Åmål

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"Despite the fact that it has not been renovated, the car is in remarkably good condition. The body is in good condition, with nicely worn paint, and the interior is in good condition, with original upholstery. Comfortable driving experience with good pace in the engine and good feel in the gearbox and brakes."

Description

The car was in the first owner's family from new in 1955 until 2014, when it was sold due to age. The car has been meticulously maintained and is in exceptional original condition. Although there are signs of use in the form of minor damage and improvements (as seen in the photos), the car has always been dry, giving it a genuinely nice overall appearance both on the outside and inside. It has never rusted, but we have discovered some minor repairs (see picture on threshold corner). The paint is mostly original, and the floor is in excellent condition. The car had a minor traffic damage to the front once in the 1960s, but this part was replaced properly (not visible). The seats have original fabric upholstery. Fabric floor mats are now in the correct design. The rubber mats are originals that have not been touched. The meter reads 87,450 kilometres. We estimate the car has travelled 187,450 kilometres. This is based on the fact that it received a 100,000-km emblem from VW in the 1960s (see photo) and was then taken over by a daughter who drove the car very little.
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Technical data

Year
1955/1955
Registration date
1955-04-21
Mileage
87458 km
Kw / hp
22 / 30
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
Solid Black

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    In 2015, the car's most recent owner installed a brand-new engine (30-horsepower industrial engine from 1957). The old engine is still there. The new engine was installed  had completed 200 hours of operation. The gearbox, chassis, and brakes, on the other hand, are all in good working order.

  • Interior condition

    The decor is stylish and pleasant. On the seats and door card, the older and fine upholstery has been preserved. Carpets have been replaced. The instrument panel and steering wheel are both very nice.

  • Exterior condition

    There is a little faded paint and some improvements, mostly on the wings. The patina has a nice timely-worn look to it.
    Chrome is in good shape, as are the windows. The roof upholstery is immaculate. Since the 1950s, ski carriers have been mounted on the back (see the last picture, which shows the car with the first owner on a ski trip in Uppland on a cold winter day in 1962).

  • General condition

    Unrenovated cars often have more charm than those that have been restored to like-new condition. This is one such vehicle. Even though it is 66 years old, it still feels very new and nice. Fahlke's VW workshop in has now reviewed it, and Fahlke himself can answer questions and show the car after booking on 0761-022063.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2020-10-27
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1955-04-21 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1955-04-21
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-08-18
Besiktigad tom: -
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Facts about the model

Särskilt för bilar från 1955 är att det är sista halvåret med många äldre detaljer som följt med sedan split-bubblans tid. Den ombonade gamla fina tyg-inredningen och särskild pressning på dörrarnas insida, lågt placerade hjärt-formade bakljus med bromsljuset uppepå och 3-viks stort soltak är några av detaljerna som förvann i augusti 1955, när -56:an började byggas.

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