1956 Volkswagen Type 1 Oval Window Beetle
Beautifully restored Oval Window Beetle
Desirable color combination
First production year for twin exhaust pipes
Original California car with black plate
Correct 36 hp engine
Well furnished & optioned
Includes owner’s manual, period suitcase & picnic basket
Recently serviced
Options include:
Deluxe trim
Roof rack
Chrome gravel guards
Chrome handle guards
Motorola Volumatic AM Radio
Drives and performs like new - a pleasure to drive!
The Beetle, officially known as the Volkswagen Type 1, was
originally constructed to be the German transportation for the
masses vehicle, the same way Ford’s Model T was for America in the
early 20th century. Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the
“Volks-wagen” or “People’s Car” had to meet four requirements laid
out by the German Government; to be fuel efficient, carry two
adults and two children comfortably, capable of 60mph and feature
an air-cooled rear engine. Porsche and his staff tried various
combinations with the aerodynamic “beetle” shape and ultimately it
was the designated Type 38, with split rear windows that became the
Type 60 or “KdF-Wagen” translated as the “Strength through Joy
Car.”
After WWII the now British controlled VW Factory was rebuilt and
the car slowly entered mass production. The Type 1’s unconventional
appeal in the traditional large car market of the United States
eventually brought in strong sales figures and resulted in VW
producing more Beetle derivatives, such as the Type 2 Microbus,
Karmann Ghia, the Thing and the Type 3 platform of air-cooled
flat-4 engine vehicles. Eventually the sales trend of the imported
VW’s caught the eye of American Auto Makers and resulted in the
“Big Three” producing their own compact cars. This would do little
to change that the American Public had been smitten by the
“Bug.”
The 1956 Volkswagen Type 1 Oval Window Beetle featured here is
finished in gorgeous Prairie Beige with a beautiful brown interior.
This original California car still retains its black plate. A
recent restoration has been performed and this Beetle is now ready
to be shown or driven. It is fitted with many options including
deluxe trim, roof rack, chrome gravel guards, Motorola Volumatic AM
radio and more. We are proud to offer this exceptional example to
the most particular collector, investor or enthusiast who demands
the best. Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient
and rewarding investments in recent years with the Historic
Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013 and posting gains
of 395-percent over the last 10-years. Ready to make an investment
you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales
consultants at (314)291-7000 or [email protected] for more
information. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around,
supply you with a more detailed description, and answer any
questions you may have. Buy with confidence; this just might be one
the best finds on the market.
Trades welcome! Financing available!