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

Year:1957 Mileage:905
Location:

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Bradenton, Florida, United States

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Hello, I am selling my completely restored 1957 Volkswagen Beetle.

I have been a Volkswagen enthusiast my entire life, owning a red '62 as my first car. I've always had a desire to find another one. After about a year of searching I found this stunning car in Arizona. Just over 900 miles since a full restoration.  My local Volkswagen specialist says its the nicest he has ever seen. Just take a look at how meticulously the wires are routed under the hood(see picture). The body lines are laser straight as if it just left the factory. The interior smells new.

The car was restored by a gentleman named, Mike Mathison. Everything was disassembled and reconditioned or replaced with a factory correct part. The body was stripped down to bare metal then painted with correct enamel paint: as per factory spec. The horizon blue paint job alone totaled $6500. Jack Bruck and Chip Knight are credited for the paint and bodywork. The restoration took 7 years and was finished in 1993. Since then, the car has been rarely driven and stored indoors. It has no rust. Absolutely no other reason for selling except to finance another restoration project.

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

36hp with 4 speed manual 

All gauges, horn, wipers, dome light, choke, turn signals, and lights work perfectly

Correct "SEKURIT" glass in all windows

Correct carpet, door panels, seat covers, headliner, and piping. 

Original VW crest on hood and steering wheel

Pan has correct factory finish

Radio delete with correct block-out panel

Original Owners manuals from Germany and U.S.

15 x 5:60 Firestone black wall tires with correct rims and hubcaps

Hazet Tool kit with correct factory spare tire.

Recent alignment check and service.

Brand new sachs clutch

Fully detailed

Brand new Cocoa mats

Engine runs strong, will cruise at 65-70mph all day

I have receipts for all the work done to the car. I also have certificate of authenticity/options from Volkswagen. 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.

*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 here

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5457557-Few-pictures-from-the-BPA-Oktoberfest-%28bags-23-windows-spit-bugs-inside!%29&p=74009180#post74009180




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 24 hours of auction close.

Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up and delivery.





On Jan-24-14 at 05:15:17 PST, seller added the following information:

 Here is the link to the additional pictures.

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Volkswagen has just announced a new Passat Wolfsburg Edition, which slots between the base S and mid-grade SE trims in terms of content and price. The automaker has not released any official photos of the car as of this writing (aside from the badge shot you see here, of course), but the Wolfsburg Passat will be visually set apart from the rest by a unique set of 16-inch alloy wheels.
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