1950 Volkswagen Beetle Split Window

The international market for blue-chip investment vehicles, the appearance of an authentic 1950 'Split Window' (Brzel) Saloon is a major event.

To discover an example boasting the absolute purity, provenance, and unbroken history of this particular motor car is, quite simply, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

First registered in the historic city of Porto, Portugal, in 1950, this vehicle has spent its life in a climate exceptionally kind to historic steel.

Remaining in virtually unheard-of hands with just two owners from new, this Beetle represents the Holy Grail for the purist collector who demands an impeccable, transparent pedigree.

-Mechanical Purity & Factory Specification:

The true value of this motor car lies in its strict adherence to the exact specifications with which it left the assembly line over seven decades ago:

• The Heart: It retains its original 1, 130 cc 24 bhp factory-specification engine, delivering that unmistakable and melodic air-cooled purr.

• Early-Production Nuance: Crucially, the engine features the highly coveted and rare early-production oil filler neck design—a model-specific variant that is immensely sought after by marque experts and concours judges alike.

• Running Gear: Power is driven through its original factory gearbox (period-correct specification). The vehicle remains faithful to its original 6-volt electrical system and features the factory-fitted hydraulic braking system, which was a cutting-edge specification for this model year.

-Masterful Craftsmanship in L11 Pastel Green

The aesthetic restoration has been executed with an uncompromising commitment to historical accuracy:

• Coachwork: The exterior has been beautifully finished in the majestic hue of L11 Pastel Green (Pastellgrün) by Glasurit, meticulously matched to the car's original factory Data Card. Panel gaps, fit, and paint depth are exemplary.

• The Cabin: The interior is a lesson in post-war understatement, having been tastefully restored utilising authentic, period-correct original cloth sections to preserve the exact textures, scent, and atmosphere of 1950.

-Technical Summary:

• Body Style: Saloon (Sedan) – Split Window

• Engine: Original 1, 130 cc / 24 bhp unit

• Transmission: Original factory gearbox (Period-correct)

• Electrical / Braking Systems: 6-Volt / Factory hydraulic brakes

• Exterior Colour: L11 Pastellgrün by Glasurit

• Interior Upholstery: Period-correct original cloth sections

A blue-chip collector's asset, fully prepared for entry into the world's most prestigious Concours d'Elegance or to anchor the finest private collections. Price and dossier available upon request.