1959 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1200

KEY FACTS

• A superbly maintained and unmodified example of an early VW Beetle; one of the most recognisable cult classics.
• Under the bonnet sits a 1.2-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
• The car has been off road and dry stored for 40 years, during which time it received an extensive restoration.
• It has been in the current ownership for a remarkable 53 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This example is finished in Mango Green with a matching green and cream interior.
• It is offered as per the original mechanical specifications, with no modifications.
• The car is accompanied by the original handbook and service book with main dealer stamps up to 85,000 miles, as well as the factory-supplied jack, spare wheel and wheel brace.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The car was fully shot-blasted with the body removed and resprayed approximately 20 years ago.
• The Mango Green paintwork presents superbly, with a high shine and no significant marks or blemishes. Only some natural pitting on the chrome door handles is present, commensurate with the age of the vehicle.
• Moving inside, the re-trimmed green and cream cabin is in excellent condition with no wear or discolouration.
• The owner states that the left-hand indicator can be slow to operate due to a lack of use, but otherwise there are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• Due to the age of the vehicle, it is exempt from mandatory MOT testing.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last documented service was in February 1979 at 85,017 miles by Pooles Fareham Ltd, who inspected and lubricated the vehicle; though of course, the car has been extensively restored over the last 40 years.
• Since the refurbishment, it has been kept in dry storage as a cherished collector’s item.

SUMMARY

Beautifully original; this exceptionally well-cared-for VW Beetle benefits from a thorough prior restoration, presenting today in superb condition. Finished in a charming, period-correct colour scheme, this iconic car is ready to delight its new owner as a characterful weekend driver or as a wonderful addition to a collection.

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