Vehicle Description
This is a Highly Original one family owned Bug. Numerous changes
marked the 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, most obvious being larger
windows all around. The windshield was now slightly curved to
reduce glare and the sun visors could be swiveled to the side. The
windshield was 11 percent bigger, and the pillars slimmer. The rear
window was 20 percent bigger, the rear side widows increased 18
percent and the front side windows six percent. Wipers were longer
and the motor more powerful. Worldwide VW production totaled
1,174,687 units of all models while 296,431 Beetles were sold in
the U.S. and 7,848 Cabriolets. Counting trucks, VW sold 383,978
unit sales in the U.S., which was 67.4 percent of imported cars.
However the dealer network dropped from 968 to 908. The 34 bhp,
1192cc engine was improved to 40 bhp, but performance was still
leisurely. Prices were cut slightly with the 1965 Beetle Deluxe
Sedan costing $1563, the Sunroof Sedan $1653 and the Cabriolet
$2053. Improvements included heater controls changed to twin levers
instead of rotary knobs. Two jacking points were provided on each
side. Brake and clutch mechanisms were improve.
