Volkswagen Beetle | 1962

Volkswagen Beetle | 1962

Highlights:

– 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission, 6V electrical system

– Original ragtop sunroof, pop-out windows and wool headliner

– Finished in a rare silver shade, sourced from Mercedes-Benz’s 1962 colour palette

– Recently passed its German TÜV inspection without complaints

– Included extras: rubber mats, drink holder, soft garage cover and original books and guides

The seller offers for sale this 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200, powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in an unusual silver shade, borrowed from Mercedes-Benz’s colour range of the period since Volkswagen did not offer silver at the time, this early Beetle has been in the current owner’s care for the past fourteen years. The car retains its original ragtop sunroof, pop-out windows and wool headliner, and still runs on its original 6-volt electrical system, all of which point to a genuinely characterful and largely original early example.

Introduced in the years following the Second World War, the Volkswagen Beetle went on to become one of the most successful and recognisable cars ever built, with production in 1962 alone reaching well over 900,000 examples worldwide. Early 1960s cars such as this one occupy an interesting position in the Beetle’s long history, retaining charming details like the sliding fabric sunroof and pop-out rear windows that would gradually disappear as the model evolved through the decade. The simple, air-cooled rear-engined layout and instantly recognisable silhouette have ensured the Beetle’s enduring popularity among collectors, who prize early cars such as this for their honest, characterful presentation.

The seller notes that the body shows only slight cracks in the filler and minor rust around the door corners, both mentioned openly as areas for a new owner’s attention, while the car has recently passed its German TÜV inspection without complaints. The battery was replaced in 2022, and the car is offered with a useful set of accessories, including rubber mats, a period drink holder, a soft garage cover and the original books and guides. Please note the car is sold without licence plates and will be deregistered once sold. For a Beetle enthusiast seeking an honest, characterful early example with plenty of original detail intact, this silver 1200 offers a great deal to explore.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.

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This car is currently located in: Baden-Württemberg state, Germany.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a German registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

The description of this car is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the car from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy.

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