1957 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe Oval Window! Restored! Mint Condition! on 2040-cars

US $21,500.00

Year:1957 Mileage:905 Color: Blue /
Blue

Location:

Bradenton, Florida, United States

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Transmission:Manual
Body Type:U/K
Engine:4 cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1585995
Year: 1957
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Beetle - Classic
Trim: Beetle Classic
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 905
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

I am selling my beautiful 1957 Volkswagen Bug. This car is absolutely pristine, it has undergone an extensive restoration by a well known Volkswagen Guru, Mike Mathison. He located this car in 1985 and spent 7 years restoring this bug from top to bottom. He used many N.O.S. and hard to find German parts. He finished the car in 1993. This is one of the finest examples of a 57 oval window and as near perfect as you will find anywhere. Everything was disassembled and stripped down to bare metal then painted with the correct factory enamel paint: as per factory spec. The paint job alone cost over $6500. Jack Bruck and Chip Knight are credited for the paint and bodywork. The color is horizon blue. The overall restoration is credited to Mike Mathison.

One of last 1957 oval sedans to leave the factory in Germany before rear window change. See Vin# and body# 573386

Many N.O.S. parts

Original Owners manuals from Germany and U.S.

15 x 5:60 Firestone black wall tires

Full factory tool kit and spare

Perfect condition inside and out!

**Another one of Mike Mathison's Volkswagen's, a 1952 green sedan sold on eBay (#140869568421) Nov. 2012 for about 40k. Both my 57 and his 52 are pictured on vwvortex.com with pictures and more of the history. If you goggle Mike Mathison Volkswagon you will find a link to vwvortex.com, Oct, 2012 with the pictures of the 52 green one that sold for 40k and the my 57 listed here.

I have owned the car for 6 months. I bought it in Feb. '13 from the person that purchased it from the Mathison family, The car has only been driven 910 total miles since the complete restoration. Since I have owned the car I have done the required maintenence.

This included;

Replacing the carburetor with a factory correct example to get it to idle correctly

Steering alignment

Fully detailed

Cocoa mats

Changed all fluids

I have receipts for all the work I have had done to the car and also the receipts from previous restoration. I also have certificate of authenticity/options from Volkswagen. The car drives and shifts nicely. The car is solid and well put together. You will be very happy to own this rare piece of Volkswagen history! It will be a great investment just like the early 356, 356-A Porsche's have become. If you have any questions call Tom @ 941-737-3618. I am selling due to moving on to another car and it needs work unlike this one.

Do not bid unless you are going to pay. No new bidders or zero feedback.

I am selling the car as is, with no warranty or responsibility once the car has been paid for.

Seller reserves the right to end auction early for any reason.

A $1,000 deposit is due within 3 days of auction close.

Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up and delivery.

Volkswagen Beetle - Classic for Sale

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