This Volkswagen Beetle (1958-1979) got away, but there are more like it here.
This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is said to have been registered to a single owner in California before being acquired by the seller in February 2012. The car is finished in blue over a white and blue interior, and power is provided by a numbers-matching 1,192cc air-cooled flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes 15” steel wheels, whitewall tires, chrome bumpers, and bright window trim. This Beetle is now offered at no reserve with a Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen Zertifikat, a factory tool kit, manufacturer’s literature, historical documentation, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.
The car was factory finished in Capri Blue and was repainted during prior ownership. Equipment includes chrome-finished bumpers, bright rocker moldings and window trim, a driver-side mirror, a rectangular rear window, and dual exhaust outlets. Paint meter readings can be seen in the gallery below.
Steel 15″ wheels wear polished hubcaps and trim rings and are mounted with Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by manual drum brakes at all four corners.
The cabin features seats upholstered in white and blue vinyl along with a blue dashboard and white and gray door panels. The seller reports the horn functions but not loudly, the side window weatherstripping needs replacement, and a stain can be seen on the rear carpeting.
A two-spoke steering wheel frames a VDO 80-mph speedometer. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 57k miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The 1,192cc air-cooled flat-four is equipped with a single downdraft carburetor. A letter from the Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen indicates that the engine number 2718571 shown in the photos below corresponds with the factory engine. The 6-volt battery is said to have been replaced in 2019 and an oil change was performed in preparation for sale. The seller reports the engine needs to warm up in order to idle without the choke engaged.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The seller reports the chassis was blasted with dry ice and additional underside photos can be seen in the gallery below.
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| Winning Bid | USD $15,500 by past2present |
| Auction Ended | November 5, 2021 at 2:20PM PT |
| Bids | 22 |
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Seller: haig_haleblian
Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014Listing Details
- Chassis: 2225471
- 57k Miles Shown, TMU
- Numbers-Matching 1,192cc Flat-Four
- Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
- Refinished in Capri Blue
- White & Blue Upholstery
- 15" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps
- Chrome Bumpers
- Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen Zertifikat
- Historical Documentation
- Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #58946
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