Vehicle Description
1952 Volkswagen Beetle� Very rare and highly desirable "split
window" Volkswagen; final year for split rear window Has
certificate of authenticity from Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen A
true "time capsule" experience Owned and lovingly cared for by
Norbert Scholz from 1960 to 2007 or 47 years! Base model "Standard"
as original in Pearl Grey (code L21) Original style German interior
by West Coast Classics 46,xxx original miles and only 165 miles
added since restoration, on an actual mile Arizona title Original
25 hp, air-cooled 1.1L flat four-cylinder engine with "T" air
cleaner, "D" regulator, etc. Lever shocks, cable brakes and
three-speed manual transmission as original Verified with GPS;
speedometer accuracy up to 71 mph NOS three-spoke "standard"
steering wheel and horn button Hella headlights and VDO gauges Dual
filament tail/brake lights installed for safety Ribbed semaphores
New Firestone blackwall tires California "Black Plates" included
Documentation includes original owner's manual and VW "birth
certificate," various maintenance paperwork, a photo album of the
restoration and a tool roll Classic Volkswagen fans, MotoeXotica
Classic Cars has a rare treat for you - a 1952 VW Beetle "split
window" model. Nineteen fifty-two was the final year for the now
rare and highly desirable split window model. If you're looking for
a true "time capsule" experience, you don't want to miss this car!
The previous owner had the car meticulously restored back to
original standards with a rebuilt engine, brakes, and suspension!
Built on July 9, 1951 in Germany; it left the factory on July 18.
It left with the following options - chrome-plated bumpers,
hubcaps, outlet pipes, front indicator lights, tank cap and door
handles, trim strips, passenger sun visor, larger reflector in
brake light and a speedometer marked in miles per hour. Norbert
Scholz owned and lovingly took care of this car from 1960 to 2007 -
47 years! This is a "Standard" model as original in Pearl Grey
(code L21) with an original style German interior from West Coast
Classics. This car's paint and trim are nearly flawless; this car
looks simple and elegant; even the wheel covers are Pearl Grey. The
windows on this Bug are in overall very good condition, however the
driver's side rear side glass has a blemish, but original to the
car. The car's lights are clear and haze-free, including the
fantastic Hella headlights and dual filament tail/brake lights
installed for safety. Straight and solid describes this car's
bodywork including the ribbed semaphores, the engine bay is quite
tidy and the cargo area up front looks great. The car's chrome
bumpers look as good as the rest of the exterior. This Bug rolls on
new Firestone Deluxe Champion Gum-Dipped tires, size 5.60-15 at all
four corners and as mentioned, each tire is wrapped around a steel
wheel topped by Pearl Gray full moon wheel covers. Out back is the
rebuilt original 1.1L flat four-cylinder engine breathing via a
single tailpipe. The engine has the "T" air cleaner and the "D"
regulator. Buttoned to the motor is a three-speed manual
transmission, along with lever shocks and cable brakes. Inside, the
aforementioned original German style interior from West Coast
Classics is overall excellent condition. The grey front buckets and
rear bench seat are in excellent shape, as is the carpet, headliner
and new old stock (NOS) three-spoke steering wheel and horn button.
The instrument panel, with its VDO gauges and inner door panels are
all in fantastic conditions. This is an audio delete model. Using
global-positioning sensors as verification, this car's top speed
has been measured at 71 miles per hour. Changes for 1952 included -
crankshaft end play adjusted by 3 shims;�tire size changes from
5.00x16 to 5.6x15; six leaved torsion bars increase suspension
travel; new instrument panel from October; 26PCI (or 28PCI?)
carburetor in late '52;�transmission has three synchro gears
(second, third, fourth) replacing old crash box;�window crank
reduced from 10 � to 1 � turns;�vent windows; vent flaps in quarter
panels discontinued; rotary heater knob introduced; T-type engine
lid handle introduced; two brake/taillights replace single unit;
interior light moved to left side door pillar;�bigger, stronger
bumpers; self-parking wipers; crank starter hole discontinued on
all models;�widened body side trim; oval horn grill to front;�and
redesigned "Pope's nose" number plate light. During this period,
many changes were made throughout the vehicle beginning with the
availability of hydraulic brakes and a folding fabric sunroof in
1950. The rear window of the VW Beetle evolved from a divided or
"split" oval, to a singular oval. The change occurred between
October 1952 and March 1953. Beetles built during this time were
known as a "Zwitter," or "hybrid," as they used the split-window
bodyshell with oval-model chrome trim, vent windows and dashboard.
Documentation includes original owner's manual and VW "birth
certificate," various maintenance paperwork, a photo album of the
restoration and a tool roll plus California "black plates."
Competition to this VW in 1952 included the Allstate, the Crosley
and the Henry J. So, if you're in the market for an early 1950s
Volkswagen, if you're a German car collector or you just like to
buy classic cars that are a little off the beaten path, visit
MotoeXotica Classic Cars soon. We predict this one won't linger
long. VIN: 10266025 EIN: 02114133 This car is currently located at
our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the
odometer shows 45,977 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean
and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please
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