Vehicle Description
Is there any classic that's more recognizable than Volkswagen's
venerable Type 1 Beetle? Afterall, this is a car that
single-handedly built a 65 year legacy out of honest, no frills
transportation. And today, the Bug, as it's affectionately known,
continues to be one of the most endearing rides on the planet. When
it comes to collector cars, it's hard to find a better combination
of retro style and lovable charm than a vintage VeeDub. And from an
enthusiast's standpoint, old school Volks are just laid back, easy
to live with fun machines that enjoy a cult-like following and a
positively gigantic support system. A fully documented survivor
that was enjoyed by the same family for 51 years, this 1966 Beetle
is the ideal classic for any enthusiast who wants one of the
coolest and most unique rides money can buy! Looking for an
approachable collectible? Welcome to the 'people's car'!
Custom ordered in the summer of 1965 at Medina Ohio's Aufmuth
Volkswagen, this super cool Type 1 is pretty much the literal
definition of an automotive time capsule! Produced in September of
that same year, the car rolled into the hands of dedicated VW Club
ambassadors who flew all the way to Wolfsburg, Germany to tour the
Volkswagen factory and take delivery of their new Beetle in its
homeland. After a Volkswagen Club Tour around Europe, the family
ended up in England where the Bug was loaded onto a freighter for
its journey to the New World. Eventually the car arrived at Aufmuth
with a sunroof, Pop Out Windows, seatbelts and a driver's mirror as
its main options. And for the next 20 years, this clean Volkswagen
would remain a meticulously maintained hobby car.
Sadly, in 1989, after the passing of its primary driver, the Beetle
was propped in dry storage on a set of jack stands. When a second
owner came calling, the car's first family was, understandably,
reluctant to part with a significant piece of their history.
However, in time, they decided to give the car new life with
someone they knew would be a "good steward who wouldn't modify
everything beyond recognition". Five years into the future, the
Beetle is, with the exception of fresh tires, every bit as original
as it's always been. But, unfortunately, the car's second owner now
needs to downsize his collection. That means the time is right for
you, owner number three, to become the steward of an exclusive
Volkswagen Type 1 survivor that takes retro cool to a whole new
level!
HIGHLIGHTS
Fully documented Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle survivor that's been in
the care of just two owners
In the care of one family for the first 51 years of its
existence
Ordered new by VW Club enthusiasts who traveled to Germany to take
delivery of the car
Always garage kept
Stored on jack stands from 1989 to 2017
Original 1,300cc 4-cylinder engine
Original 4-speed manual transaxle
Original Red pigalle leatherette interior with a Blaupunkt radio
and optional seatbelts
Original Black lacquer paint
Optional sunroof, optional Pop Out Windows and an optional driver's
mirror
Original 15-inch painted steel wheels
Original Volkswagen Tourist Car Order invoice (lists optional
factory equipment)
Copy of a photo of the original owners taking delivery of the car
in Wolfsburg, Germany
Original correspondence from Volkswagen Club Tours (discussing the
trip)
Original correspondence discussing shipment of the car after the
Volkswagen Club Tour
Copy of the car's original Tourist Automobile Shipping Program
label
Original factory notice for the car's dealer-installed options (at
Aufmuth Volkswagen)
Original historic photos of the car (including the original owners'
garage)
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world
Volkswagen's storied Beetle has always been popular and, looking
over this vaunted Bug, it's easy to see why. A brilliantly simple,
all-original collectible with a story that's second to none, this
car will make anyone nostalgic. Call, click or visit
https://www.RKMotors.com to experience your classic car bliss!
