The beetle, officially known as the volkswagen type 1, was originally constructed to be the german transportation for the masses vehicle just as ford’s model t was for america in the early 20th century. Porsche and his staff tried various combinations with the aerodynamic “beetle” shape and ultimately it was the designated type 38, with split rear windows that became the type 60 or “kdf-wagen” translated as the “strength through joy car.” after wwii, the now british controlled vw factory was rebuilt and the car slowly entered mass production. The type 1’s unconventional appeal in the traditional large car market of the united states eventually brought in strong sales figures and resulted in vw producing more beetle derivatives, such as the type 2 microbus, karmann ghia, the thing and the type 3 platform of air-cooled flat-4 engine vehicles. Eventually the sales trend of the imported vw’s caught the eye of american auto makers and resulted in the “big three” producing their own compact cars. This exceptional example (manufactured during the last production year for the oval window) is equipped with many options including roof rack, bamboo parril tray, driver & passenger’s green tinted sunvisors, motorola volumatic am radio, and much more. Accompanying this investment-grade beetle is its owner’s manual, workshop manual, restoration and maintenance manuals, as well as restoration receipts.
Finished in deep red with an impeccably-kept black interior and matching convertible top, this incredible motorcar is believed to have been driven just 33,500 miles from new and still looks incredible. Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with the historic automobile group index (hagi) jumping 39% in 2013 and posting gains of 395-percent over the last 10-years.
Accompanying this investment-grade Beetle is its owner''''s manual, service records, warranty booklet, original tools, Jack and much more. Buy with confidence.
Porsche and his staff tried various combinations with the aerodynamic “beetle” shape and ultimately it was the designated type 38, with split rear windows that became the type 60 or “kdf-wagen” translated as the “strength through joy car.” after wwii, the now british controlled vw factory was rebuilt and the car slowly entered mass production. The type 1’s unconventional appeal in the traditional large car market of the united states eventually brought in strong sales figures and resulted in vw producing more beetle derivatives, such as the type 2 microbus, karmann ghia, the thing and the type 3 platform of air-cooled flat-4 engine vehicles. Eventually the sales trend of the imported vw’s caught the eye of american auto makers and resulted in the “big three” producing their own compact cars. This would do little to change america's fascination with the “bug.” the 1957 volkswagen oval window beetle featured here is finished in gorgeous agave green with an impeccably kept original red interior. Accompanying this investment-grade beetle is its owner’s manual, service records, warranty booklet, original tools, jack and much more. Buy with confidence.
The 1965 volkswagen karmann ghia featured here is finished in stunning pearl white over sea sand beige with an impeccable white and gray interior. This magnificent ghia was just released from the famed kemp auto museum in st. Louis where it was on display for many years. It is one of the finest examples we have ever had the pleasure of offering and we're proud to offer this investment-grade, fully documented, ghia coupe to the most sophisticated collector, investor, or enthusiast who understands and appreciates this up and coming classic. Buy with confidence.