Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1957 Volkswagen Beetle,
finished in red over a red interior. This oval-window Beetle
presents to a nice driver standard. Perfectly sorted for touring or
joining ranks with the other Beetles at your local club or car
show. Owned by an air-cooled enthusiast for the past couple of
years, it has seen extensive service recently and is now ready to
be enjoyed by its next steward.
The 1200cc flat four runs well and feels peppier than other early
Beetles we've driven. The engine numbers indicate a 1959 production
year. It's paired with the usual four speed manual transaxle and
recent service has included an overhaul of the fuel system, a
refinished flywheel, new clutch, transmission mainshaft seal, new
six-volt generator and voltage regulator, and a full tune up
consisting of a valve adjustment, plugs and wires, points, and a
motor and gear oil change. Work to the front end consisted of new
link pins, link pin bushings, king pins, tie rod ends, and cleaning
of the spindles and carriers. Tires, brake lines, and drum brakes
are new, as well.
The paint is driver quality over a straight and rust free body,
with the desirable oval window in the rear. The floor pans are
solid and believed to be original. Exterior trim, chrome, and the
wheels all present nicely, and the roof rack is an attractive and
useful addition. The red interior is appointed with the original
Bendix radio (inoperable), wire cup holders, a parcel tray, and
color matched seat belts and door cards. Volkswagen mudflaps are in
place behind the rear tires.
This is a well sorted early Beetle with good service history,
tasteful aftermarket additions, and rare options like the radio,
fuel gauge, and oval window. For more information about this 1957
Volkswagen Beetle for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please
call 404-692-5250.
