Vehicle Description
Classic VW Bugs never lose their cool. Ten model years into its run
in the United States, VW's "People's Car" really began to gain
popularity and sales as Detroit fielded ever larger models until
domestic compacts arrived in 1960. This VW is just as cute as a
"bug" with tons of personality and originality and tons of
options!
This example was built on September 18, 1957, and it left the
Wolfsburg, West Germany factory on September 20, 1957. It left the
factory with the following options - six-volt electrical system,
whitewall tires, Brown-Grey leatherette upholstery and
US-equipment. Its original destination was San Francisco,
California.
The previous owner bought the car in January 2021. Subsequent work
included, installing a four-inch narrower front beam, 15-inch
copper-plated steel wheels, Hella headlights, a banjo-style
steering wheel, a body-color, window-mounted Thermador car cooler,
fender-mounted swan-neck mirrors, rear window louvers and a Vintage
Speed pine-and-metal roof rack. There're also chrome bumpers with
overriders and a flagpole holder. The engine bay is extremely tidy
while the front trunk or frunk is in good order and comes with a
spare whitewall tire, wheel and factory VW hubcap.
The seller reports the car was repainted in Coral Red (code L351)
after bodywork was done sometime during the 1980s. The paint and
trim are currently in overall very good order but there are some
blemishes on the rear apron and spider cracks. Work performed under
previous ownership reportedly included brake system service, engine
oil change and new spark plugs.
This V-dub rolls on mixed radials, size 16550R15 in front and
195/65HR15 in back. Each tire is mounted on copper-plated wheels.
The wheels are in excellent shape and the tires are in very good
order. Again, this suspension was fitted with a four-inch narrowed
front beam, shock absorbers and flipped spindles while the braking
system has been reportedly serviced with replacement parts all
around. Included with purchase is the original set of steel wheels
with cooker radial white walls, VW hub caps and original VW front
end.
Under the rear hood is a 1.2-liter flat, air-cooled four-cylinder
engine. The motor has received a recent oil change and new spark
plugs under the previous owner. The car retains its original
six-volt electrical system. Backing the motor is a four-speed
manual transmission.
This Bug has low-back, folding front bucket seats and a rear bench
upholstered in gray and brown vinyl (code M135) with matching inner
door panels. Equipment includes a metal, body-colored dashboard,
brown carpeting, and a basket mounted forward of the shift lever. A
replacement banjo-style steering wheel features a St. Christopher
horn button and it frames a VDO speedometer that tops out at 80
mph. A small tool roll is included.
For 1958, the Beetle received a revised instrument panel and a
larger rectangular rear window replaced the previous oval
design.
Documentation includes a certificate from the Stiftung AutoMuseum
showing factory colors, production dates and equipment, assorted
invoices and receipts.
Competition to this Volkswagen in 1958 included Nash's
Metropolitan.
If you dig early VW Beetles, this one might be the next one for
your collection. If you catch our drift, make plans to visit our
pad at MotoeXotica Classic Cars.
VIN: 1659454
EIN: 1711833
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 55,754 miles. It is
sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
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