Spectacular, body-off
frame restoration
Correct rebuilt 1500 H-Case VW engine
Restored with numerous N.O.S. components and accessories
Meticulous attention to detail
Several one year only features
Many rare options and accessories
Incredible documentation including owner's manual, Wolfsburg Museum
Birth Certificate, restoration photos, over $10,000 in receipts,
period brochures, advertisements and much more!
Performs wonderfully
Ready for show or drive
Options include:
Air conditioning (not connected; all components included)
Hinged side windows
Bumper guards and rubber bumper inserts
Formula Vee hood scoop
Roof rack
Rear window blinds
Sapphire X AM/FM radio with rear speaker
Dashboard flower vase
VW logo mud flaps
Polished gravel guards
Hood & door handle guards
Exhaust grater
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, be
capable of reaching 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 World War II the now British-controlled VW Factory was
rebuilt and the model 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 Volkswagen 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 Volkswagens caught the eye of American Auto
Makers and resulted in the “Big Three” producing their own compact
cars. This would do little to change the fact that the American
Public had become smitten by the “Bug.”
1968 was the first model year that the Beetle received what many
Volkswagen historians refer to as a facelift. New features were
evident everywhere from new steel bumper design, to modern
headlights and a more refined interior. Being more of a
transitional model year, the 1968 Beetle boasts several
one-year-only features such as a uniquely styled speedometer and
specifically styled seats. This was the first time Beetle seats
featured a headrest. The longevity of the Beetle and the uniqueness
of the 1968 model ensured the desirability of this marque for years
to come.
Finished in stunning Royal Red with a beautiful black interior, the
1968 Volkswagen Beetle sedan featured here was recently the subject
of a meticulous frame-off restoration that sourced numerous new old
stock pieces. The restoration was incredibly thorough and featured
a full drivetrain rebuild. Being a desirable 1968 model, this
Beetle boasts several one-year-only features and is incredibly well
furnished with an assortment of rare options and accessories. It is
incredibly well documented with its owner's manual, tool roll, VW
Wolfsburg Museum Birth Certificate, period advertisements,
brochures, over $10,000 worth of restoration receipts and much,
much more. We are proud to offer what is very easily one of the
nicest 1968 Volkswagen Beetles on the market today to the most
particular collector, investor or enthusiast who understands and
appreciates the beauty of this great German classic. 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 that you may
have. Buy with confidence.
Trades welcome! Financing available! Please visit www.schmitt.com
to view our full inventory.
