Vehicle Description
Check out all 50+ photos of this classic Beetle!
Rare and desirable oval window bug with unique & valuable
accessories!
- 1,760cc Flat-4 Air Cooled Engine
- Counterweighted 74mm Stroker Crank
- 87mm Bore
- New Case
- New Cylinders
- New Heads
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- New Wheel Cylinders
- New Master Cylinder
- New Brake Lines
- New Wiring Harness
- New Shocks
- New Adjustable Front Suspension
- New Clutch
- New Pressure Plate
- New Throw-Out Bearing
- Engine Professionally Built
- Under Dash Bamboo Shelf
- Rear Luggage Rack
- Front Fog Lights
- Rear Fog Light
- Powder Coated Gas Tank
- Powder Coated Shifter
- Powder Coated Steering Column
- Powder Coated Rear Seat Support
- Spare Tire
- Stunning Chrome Work
- Almond Vinyl Interior
- Flower Vase
- Motorola Radio
- Chrome Headlamp "Eyelids"
- Curb Feelers
- White Wall Tires
- Dual Chrome Mirrors
- Bamboo Floor Mats
- Clock
- Locking Glovebox
- Ashtray
- 3-Spoke "Banjo" Steering Wheel
- Roller Gas Pedal
- Vent Rear Side Windows
- Rear Window Louvers
- Dual Exhaust
- Chrome Bumpers
- Finished in Red
- Fun to drive and a great collector car!
The Volkswagen Beetle is an automotive icon that everyone can't
help but love! It's unique and efficient design as well rugged
simplicity has made it known around the world as "the car of the
people". Lightweight and easy to work on, the Beetle can tackle
racing across the Baja in some of the toughest conditions
imaginable almost just as easily as cruising down main street. The
reliable air-cooled flat four-cylinder engine keeps weight low and
over the rear wheels to aid in traction.
This Beetle is a rare and desirable oval rear window car from 1957.
This example retains its distinctive classic looks with unique
accessories such as a wooden rear luggage rack, rear window blinds,
curb feelers, front and rear fog lights, woven bamboo shelf and
floor mats, porcelain flower vase, and more! Overall condition of
this Beetle is superb with its smooth and bold red finish,
glimmering chrome work, and the charming enamel Wolfsburg front
badge. Many parts of this Beetle have been refreshed or replaced to
make this example truly a joy to drive and own. The engine has been
professionally built and upgraded with a new case, new 87mm bore
cylinders, new heads, and a counterweighted 74mm stroker crank,
which provides this Beetle with a stout 1,760cc power plant. It's
connected to a smooth and fun 4-speed manual transmission. Other
new parts include brakes, wiring, shocks, clutch, front suspension,
and much more! The gas tank, shifter, steering column, and rear
seat support have been powder coated for a strong finish that will
last many years.
Everyone has a Beetle story, now this the time to start a new one
of your own with this incredible 1957 oval window!
Please contact one of our expert sales consultants for the most
complete information on this beautiful vehicle. They will be happy
to answer any questions you may have, give you a complete
walk-around, and in the process, supply you with the most detailed
description of the vehicle. We gladly accept trades! We offer
financing options on your purchase through only the best classic
car financing companies in the business, with approved credit.
Ideal Classic Cars customers buy with confidence.
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basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or
timeliness. Mileage displayed may not be actual mileage due to
exemptions.