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1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Deluxe

Lot Number: 376

1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Deluxe

Pleasingly original Type 1 with its own Porsche Inspection Report...

 

 

 

 

  • Sold for: £8,800

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 27th June, 2020 at 12.00pm BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Turquoise

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    LHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    535XVG

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    71800 Miles

SUMMARY

Pleasingly original Type 1 with its own Porsche Inspection Report...

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

Offered for sale is a 1.2L 1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Deluxe manual that has been with the current owner for over 10 years. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 85/135. Pleasingly original Type 1 with its own Porsche Inspection Report...

 

This Type 1 was built on the 13/12/1960 and sold originally by Guerins of Portugal

It's a left-hand drive Deluxe saloon, fitted with the 1200 (1192cc, 40bhp) engine and a 4-speed box

All identity numbers (engine, gearbox and front axle) are correct for the 1961 model year

Repainted some time ago in its original colour of Turquoise (L380). Some fading and blending

Leatherette interior in Ice Blue/Green. Original factory protective covers remain over door panels

Ulra-rare period factory option of steering wheel, handbrake, gear lever finished in Hydrate Green

Imported in 2019 and now fully UK-registered. Recently recommissioned at a cost of £2,500

Heritage letter from Volkswagen period-correct owner's manual in English and the most comprehensive (and encouraging) 'Porsche inspections.com'condition report that you have ever seen on an old Beetle!

 

 

You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 17thand 26thJune. Please contact Nick Bicknell 07957 279000 to secure your appointment.

The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.

 

 

 

Exterior: 3/5, Interior: 3/5, Engine: 4/5, Transmission: 4/5, Running gear: 4/5, Electrics: 5/5, Vehicle history: 3/5 For a full condition report, view this car on www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
376
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
BEETLE 1200 DELUXE
Registration Number
535XVG
Chassis Number
3508968
Engine Number
5372754
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Turquoise

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.

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SCORE:

82 / 130

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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