Vehicle Description
1966 Volkswagen Beetle - 1285cc 4 Cylinder - 4 Speed Manual
Transmission - 45k Miles Shown - Blue and White Exterior Over White
Interior - Chrome Wheels One could say that the Volkswagen Beetle
is as much an automotive icon as the Ford Model T. Initially
created with similar ideals as the Model T, the Volkswagen Beetle
was formulated with the objective of being a cheap, simple car that
could be mass-produced for the German population and beyond.
Although there are no official generations for the Beetle,
Volkswagen changed and improved upon the initial design and
performance every year. It is noted that the 1966 model year was
significant as it provided an optional 1300cc 50 hp engine in lieu
of the previous 1200cc engine that had been the only offering
available in the Beetle since 1954. Displayed here is a 1966
Volkswagen Beetle. There is an innate charm about this particular
Beetle, thanks to a sharp two-tone blue and white paint scheme with
chrome wheels. Strap a surfboard to the roof rack and this Beetle
will fit right in at the beach. The two tone paint scheme was not
how this car would've left the factory, but it's certainly hard to
miss, and has been carried out professionally. The paint shines
nicely, as does the chrome bumpers and trim strips on the side of
the car. A chrome rear vent cover has been added just above the
1300 logo on the rear decklid. Wide white tires are wrapped around
chrome wheels that have flat hubcaps - a new style for the '66
model year. Anyone who has driven an earlier Beetle will feel right
at home thanks to a very familiar interior layout. And we have to
say that the interior in this car is beautiful. All the details are
there, and it's obvious that the interior was professionally
restored. A simple speedometer, large steering wheel, simple seats,
and a radio are a staple among Beetle interior accessories. Added
in '66 was basket weave vinyl seating surfaces, which in this
Beetle are in great condition. The horn ring made an appearance
again for '66 after being absent for a few model years prior. This
Beetle has seat belts, although surprisingly those would have been
an option in '66. The interior color in this particular Beetle
matches the Ivory paint accents on the car, and pairs so nicely
with the blue paint. The interior is in beautiful condition from
the carpet to the head liner. The 1300cc engine is still a gas
sipper, despite gaining a few cc's and a few more horsepower. The
combination of the 1300 and the 4-speed manual transmission makes
this car a joy to drive. A slight whistle can be heard from the
pea-shooter exhaust tips, a sound that is synonymous with the
earlier Beetles. Many folks who own Beetles have really been bitten
by the bug, and own multiple Beetles. This particular car is
certainly a Beetle to consider adding to your collection, whether
it has a Beetle garage mate or not. Please call if interested or
email with specific questions. Thank you for looking.
