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Description
The heirs were unable to keep the car, so it was sold to an enthusiast. He sent it to a renowned Volkswagen expert in Åmål, where extensive work was done to renovate and restore the braking system. Everything was replaced except for the brake drums, which were resurfaced.
The current owner is selling the car due to lack of time for restoration. The car has fallen out of the vehicle register and requires an approved origin inspection with the Swedish Transport Agency before being registered for road use. The original registration certificate is missing, but a copy of the old registration document from the National Archives is included to facilitate the origin inspection.
The odometer shows just over 18,000 kilometers. It is unclear whether it has rolled over once or twice. There are two 100,000-kilometer awards on the dashboard, suggesting the car has covered over 200,000 kilometers, but this cannot be confirmed.
Only one ignition key is included. The spare wheel and jack are missing. The roof rack is said to have been mounted on the car since the 1950s.
The last two photos in the series show how the car looked when it was uncovered from the barn in 2024.
Technical data
Condition
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Mechanical condition
Equipped with an air-cooled 1200cc engine producing 30 hp, untouched since 1973. A new battery has been installed, along with new contact breaker points and fuel lines. After that, the entire braking system was refurbished.
The car starts and runs (see video) Needs some attention due to the long time in the barn. The electrical system needs attention. The semaphore turn signals are functional, but the windshield wipers do not work. -
Interior condition
Original interior with worn seat covers. It is unknown what the upholstery looks like underneath, but the small visible parts of the original fabric appear to be in good condition. The door panels have also been covered with protective fabric. The headliner seems to have held up well.
An old car radio is included, but its condition is unknown. Seat belts of the original type are included separately. See photos for details. -
Exterior condition
Flaking paint with rust, scratches, and dents. The chrome is worn and rusty. There is a crack in the windshield on the right side. The tires are old and dry and need to be replaced.
We were unable to inspect the underside on a lift, but the visible parts show a rusty underside, rust holes at the lower edges of the fenders, and heavy surface rust on the suspension components, etc. Expect rust in the floor pan as well. Please examine the photos carefully for more details. -
General condition
A project car that requires a full restoration to be in top condition. However, some enthusiasts appreciate the worn, patina look and may choose to only repair what is necessary. The buyer has both options to consider.
Facts about the model
In 1955, Volkswagen surpassed one million cars produced, and that year, Scania-Vabis in Södertälje became the world's largest VW importer.
The Volkswagen Type 1, known as the "Beetle," holds the record as the world's most-produced car. By 1972, over 15 million units had been built, surpassing the Ford Model T as the most-produced vehicle in history. Production of the Volkswagen Type 1 in Germany ended in 1985, but the model continued to be manufactured in Mexico until July 30, 2003. The last Beetle ever made now resides in Volkswagen’s museum. In total, more than 21 million Beetles were produced.
Location and viewing Information
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Mathias Casserlund
mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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