Vehicle Description
This 1957 Volkswagen Beetle has been given big investments so that
you can really show off that unmistakably iconic look. And we bet
you'll just love how this one seems to have all the accessories
while also being a shining example of an early Bug.
Beetle aficionados cherish these years because of the craftsmanship
that goes into the earlier cars. You see it in details like the
covered headlights, mini grilles in the front, "W" decklid, and the
overall fit and finish. Plus, '57 was the last year of the oval
rear window. There has been a nice restoration investment in this
car where the cream paint has the kind of soft glow that seems
ideal for a vintage car held in esteem. And the clean style means
you can easily see the shining brightwork elements like the
beautiful full side trim, polished two-piece wheel trim, and
mirror-like bumpers with overriders. But what we may just like best
of all is how this VW reminds us that the original Bugs were true
cruisers long before the counterculture started enjoying them. And
so this has all the best vintage wanderer accessories, like a
red-tinted windshield sunshade, matching side window breezies, logo
mud flaps, and whitewall tires. There are even wood-slat racks over
the roof and rear to make this look like you're road-tripping all
the way to Germany (after all, the Beetle is so well built that it
floats!)
Inside, the classic VW interior looks nice from a quality
presentation. The vivid red on the seats, doors, and carpeting has
the attractive style of a proper investment. We love all the little
vintage details, like the parcel shelf under the dash, AM radio
(for display,) working dome light, and central VDO gauge. And while
they made sure this one feels fresh, we like that the steering
wheel appears to be a survivor/original piece as a nice reminder
that this car has been loved for generations.
The engine bay is a very clean marvel of simplicity - just what
these Beetles should be. The very tidy 1200cc horizontally-opposed
four-cylinder engine fires up easily with a magical buzz that only
an air-cooled motor can. These are far from the most powerful
motors out there, but it's the engineering that makes the VW
legendary. The rear-mounted motor gives the car good traction, and
it doesn't have the power loss associated with a large driveshaft.
The four-cylinder is built to be stout and run all day without
overheating thanks to air cooling. Also, you get to make the most
out of this motor with the control of the four-speed manual
transmission. The result is a nippy little car. But let's face it,
when it looks this good, you want to be going slow enough so
everyone gets a good stare at this bug.
This is the right blend of custom, vintage, and overall investment.
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