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Volkswagen Typ1 Bubbla 1/11 1200 — 1959

This wonderful original VW Bubbla was Swedish-sold from new and has had only three owners. It has been extremely well maintained and carefully preserved, featuring a matching numbers engine and gearbox plus loads of older paperwork.

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"It's not every day you find an original, non-renovated VW Bubbla, and this one is truly charming in every aspect. Meticulously maintained by a local VW enthusiast, recent work includes a full brake service with new cylinders, a fuel system overhaul, a carburetor rebuild, and suspension strut replacements. The car has always been kept in top running condition and is inspection-exempt for life."

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Shaun Major
Inspector
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
Case manager
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"It's not every day you find an original, non-renovated VW Bubbla, and this one is truly charming in every aspect. Meticulously maintained by a local VW enthusiast, recent work includes a full brake service with new cylinders, a fuel system overhaul, a carburetor rebuild, and suspension strut replacements. The car has always been kept in top running condition and is inspection-exempt for life."

Description

This VW Bubbla was originally sold to its first owner in Göteborg in 1959, who kept it until 1997. The car spent many years in a garage before being purchased by the second owner from Mark in 1997. The current and third owner, also from Göteborg, acquired it in 2012. The car has always been properly garaged and well-kept, which is why it remains in such wonderful condition today.

A friend of the owner, a well-known VW enthusiast with extensive knowledge of VW cars, has maintained the car with a focus on preserving the engine bay as original as possible. The paintwork has developed a matte finish with a few small age-related defects, but it could be polished to look like new. However, I would suggest keeping it as is for its vintage charm. There are no issues with rust or signs of welding; the spare wheel well, area around the battery, and floor all look great, and the underbody is exceptionally clean.

Other notable features include a very nice and well-preserved original interior with seats upholstered in the correct textile, charming pop-out indicators, and the early model distinctive square rear window.

It also includes loads of older inspection reports. The mileage is documented to be original 139,319 km.

Technical data

  • Year
    1959/1959 
  • Registration date
    1959-01-01 
  • Mileage
    39319 
  • Kw / hp
    22 / 30 
  • Fuel Type
    Gasoline 
  • Transmission
    manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile/Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Granatrot L358 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car performed excellently on the test drive, starting easily with a smooth-running engine, easy gear shifts, good brakes, and stable road handling. Everything functions as it should, with no issues to report. A nice added feature is the LED bulbs on all lights for better visibility. The car also has nice steel wheels with hubcaps and good, though older, tires. The engine bay is super clean and well-maintained, even retaining the original cardboard inner panels.

  • Interior condition:

    Interior is remarkably well-kept and fresh. The seats are in great condition, with just two small holes on the driver's seat and a small stain on the passenger seat (see pictures). The door cards and side panels are also in excellent shape. The dashboard and instrumentation are very neat, and the headliner is superb, with no damages or damp marks.

  • Exterior condition:

    The bodywork is straight and undamaged, with no signs of rust, repairs, or welding, and the underbody is equally clean. The paintwork has a flat matte finish that only time can achieve, only one rear wing has been repainted, giving the car a great, authentic look. There are only three small paint defects from worn paint on the rear wings and the rear lamp cover on the boot (see pictures). The chrome work is nice and bright all around, with minimal signs of wear or oxidation.

  • General condition:

    An ideal car for any VW enthusiast, this well-kept and meticulously maintained car is ready to go. Just turn the key, drive it home, and enjoy it for many years to come.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2018-05-10
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1959-01-01 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1959-01-01
Senast godkända besiktning: 2016-06-23
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Location and viewing Information

Location: Hisingen

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-09-19.

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

Auction information

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