1957 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe Oval Window! Restored! Mint Condition! on 2040-cars
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Body Type:U/K
Engine:4 cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
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. Many N.O.S. parts Original Owners manuals from Germany and U.S. 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 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. |
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