RESERVE REMOVED: 1957 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

OVERVIEW

This 1957 Volkswagen Beetle underwent a documented frame-off restoration and is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching air-cooled 1,200cc flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes an AM/FM radio, chrome brightwork, map pockets, and lap belts. Finished in black over a saddle vinyl interior, this Beetle is now offered with restoration photographs, an instruction manual, the original sales contract, and Canadian registration.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The black exterior features chrome brightwork, a driver-side mirror, running boards, a fender-mounted antenna, VW-branded rear mud flaps, and dual exhaust outlets.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Steel 15-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps are wrapped in whitewall tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The interior is fitted with saddle vinyl bucket seats up front and a bench in the rear. Features include lap belts, rubber flooring material, map pockets, aluminum door sill plates, an ashtray, and a push-button AM/FM radio. The original spare tire is mounted in the front trunk.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a VDO-branded 80-mph speedometer and a fuel gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 34,183 miles, although the seller states that the true mileage on the chassis is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The reportedly numbers-matching air-cooled 1,200cc flat-four uses a Bosch ignition system. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a floor-shifted four-speed manual transaxle.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Additional photos showing the underside are available in the carousel to the right.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The sale includes restoration photographs, an instruction manual, and the original 1957 sales contract.