Vehicle Description
The Beetle is so iconic that it's recognized the moment it comes
into view. But despite a car that was advertised for being the
same, there's a hierarchy among these love bugs, and this 1957
Volkswagen Beetle is right on top. With desirable early features,
great colors, and a well maintained/restored quality inside & out,
this is a showstopper at a very obtainable price.
Beetle aficionados cherish these earlier years because of the
craftsmanship, including the Wolfsburg crest on the front, "W"
decklid, and the overall fit & finish. Plus, '57 was the last year
of the desirable oval rear window. But more than just getting its
history correct, you know you love this one just by the care that
has gone into the presentation. The slick black paint takes
advantage of a modern clearcoat and professional hand applying it,
so the glossy finish highlights all the curves of the VW's
wind-cheating design. When was the last time you saw a classic
beetle in black with those bumpers and sweeping side trim rivaling
the mirror-like black paint for shine? But the detail we love the
most are the wheels. The iconic VW hubcaps are at the center of a
nicely coordinated black and white package that ends with full
whitewalls.
The VW signature spartan interior provides a perfect backdrop for a
very thoughtful package. The exterior gloss black returns on all
the metal pieces to remind you these cars were paint dipped as a
full package. It's joined by bold red seats and side panels with
distinctive white piping and stitching. This was all part of the
car's restoration, and it still remains quite fresh today. The
whole setup looks strikingly original from the driver's seat,
including the two-spoke steering wheel with Wolfsburg crest, skinny
curved gearstick, and central VDO speedometer. This is truly VW's
simple chic at its finest.
The engine bay is a clean marvel of simplicity - just what these
Beetles should be. The tidy 1200cc horizontally-opposed
four-cylinder engine is topped by the correct one-barrel
carburetor. It 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 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.
Complete with owner's manual and a ton of maintenance receipts
(including a recent full brake service,) a classic VW is an easy
car to drive, maintain, and above all, cherish. It only gets better
when an early one with such desirable features is turnkey ready and
easily affordable. A car this distinctive never stays long, so
don't miss out. Call now!!