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Description
It was taken off the road in 1993 and is now being sold by an estate. The paint is likely original, and at the time of photography it still wore the forgiving layer of dust it had gathered after many years in the same garage.
The odometer rolls over at 100,000 km, but based on available inspection records and an assessment of the car’s condition, it has most likely covered 123,900 km. The upholstery appears intact at first glance, but the headliner and carpets show some damage.
The engine turns over but has not been started. The brakes are sticking after many years of storage. There is rust damage in the floor pan as well as rust and dents on the body.
However, this is likely an easy project, and given today’s prevailing view on classic cars, one might well choose to simply touch up the existing paint damage rather than carry out a full respray, as preserving originality is considered more valuable.
There is no service book, but several older registration documents and some inspection reports are included. One set of keys is available.
Free history (3)
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine turns over and, at the time of testing, it felt close to starting. As the car has not been driven since the 1990s, troubleshooting and servicing will of course be required. The brakes are sticking. No electrical functions have been tested. There is no radio fitted, but it does have the neat blanking plate where a radio can be installed.
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Interior condition
The dashboard is in good condition, and it was likely the woman who drove the car from 1970 to 1990 who wrote “Don’t forget the lights, handbrake” on a piece of tape stuck to the panel.
The door panels are intact but appear to have some mold, which can hopefully be cleaned off. The upholstery on the seats and rear bench is somewhat dirty but seems to be intact. The headliner has a few areas of damage and is partially discolored—see photos. The carpeting is torn in a couple of places. -
Exterior condition
The body appears straight and free from accident damage, but it has several paint imperfections and areas of rust. The trim strips along the sides of the body have some dents. The bumpers show surface rust and also appear to be misaligned, causing both the front lid and the engine lid to catch.
The spring that is meant to hold up the engine lid is not installed, but is included loose. -
General condition
In all likelihood, this is a very good candidate to get running and back on the road. The major advantage is the car’s originality. Despite some rust on the body, the best approach is likely to repair and touch up rather than carry out a full respray.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1964-07-28 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1964-07-28
Senast godkända besiktning: 1991-04-25
Besiktigad tom: 1992-06-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 2
Facts about the model
By 1952, Volkswagenwerk in Wolfsburg had picked up pace, producing 100,000 cars in a single year for the first time. In December 1953, the new 1,192 cc, 30 hp engine was introduced—marking the birth of the Volkswagen 1200.
With each passing year, the Beetle was improved: in 1955, seats with adjustable backrests were introduced; in 1956, tubeless tires became standard; and for the 1961 model year, power increased to 34 hp thanks to higher compression, to name a few examples.
From the 1967 model year, the 1200 engine was no longer offered in export markets. Instead, the 1300 engine with 40 hp and the VW 1500 with 44 hp were available. However, the 1200 engine did not disappear—it continued to be used in cars produced in Mexico after production in West Germany ended in 1978.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Fredrik Nyblad
+46 703187844
fredrik.nyblad@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
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