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Original Interior/Great Lacquer Paint/1192cc Flat 4/4-Speed Manual/Solid Car
Stock #:
6664
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Oxblood
Body Type:
Coupe
Transmission:
4 Speed Manual
Drivetrain:
RWD
Engine:
1192cc Flat 4
Mileage:
92,891
1957 Volkswagen Beetle 

For consignment, a car ordered by Hitler for the masses, and designed by Ferdinand Porsche, wrapped in deep black, dog dish caps, and bumpers in chrome with vertical pushers, and some fender plated chromed protectors aft for the front and fore for the rear.  It does not get any better folks, right out of 1957, and the capability to perform a bit of "schnell".

Exterior
Ich bin ein Berliner, but in reality, it was Wolfsburg where this little droplet of automotive history was born.  All bathed in black it has the classic Dub look with the oval rear glass, W embossed steel engine compartment lid and small tail lights.  A simple design that changed little over time, this version sports a front fender that is exactly like the rear fender, chromed rockers and small running boards.  Also not seen in today's bugs is the beltline chrome trim spear adding a little bit of class, not that it needs it.  A nice retro look.

Interior
A swing of the simple door, and we see oxblood original factory door panels and a nifty scrunched pouch with exterior matching metal around the edge.  The knobs are like new.  The seats are low back buckets showing off in oxblood vinyl and some nifty white piping on their edges.  A back bench is in and looks like new.  An original slightly aged and yellowed steering wheel with no cracks, and it matches the long shift lever and knob.  The dash is exterior matching black and is peppered with simple chrome and 1 instrument!  A chromed Motorola radio is in the center and just in front of the speaker panel is a bud vase.  The floors are ribbed rubber and toe kicks are gray corduroy.  A KISS look for this original interior.

Drivetrain
The condition of the cars and attention to detail that come into this place never cease to amaze me, and this one is no exception!!  Take a gander at this totally rebuilt 1192cc horizontally opposed 4 popper topped with a 1-barrel downdraft carb.  This is backed by a 4-speed manual tranny.  A 4.38 rear axle is in and all is looking just great for this engine and bay.  Right down to the dimpled insulated engine liner all around.

Undercarriage
Giving this classic a lift we are greeted by German fastidiousness in the form of nearly all rust free steel with a black straight unibody and nearly showroom floor pans and underside.  Transverse torsion bars upfront provide the ride, and swing arms with transverse torsion bars are on the rear.  Drum brakes are all around.  We note a small area of invasive rust just in front of the rear swing arm pivot point.

Drive-Ability
These older V-dubs are just a bomb and one in this condition turns my screws.  So I hopped in and turned the key and was off like a prom dress.  A quick starter and smooth shifter, this car for the people runs excellently.  It is very comfortable and turns on a dime.  A nifty ride and the music from that flat 4 is just iconic and cannot be replicated.  Call it tinny, call it on the borderline of knocking, I just cannot get enough of it!  An all working example save for the radio.  While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. 

These classic bugs are just getting better and better.  Reminiscent of a bygone simple era where the German invasion came in the form of a VW, and not a Panzer.  The Americans gladly scooped up this German engineering by Mr. Porsche, and some have thankfully survived.  This is a wonderful preserved example, rust free, and just a beautiful engine bay, and interior.

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!

Vehicle Description

1957 Volkswagen Beetle 

For consignment, a car ordered by Hitler for the masses, and designed by Ferdinand Porsche, wrapped in deep black, dog dish caps, and bumpers in chrome with vertical pushers, and some fender plated chromed protectors aft for the front and fore for the rear.  It does not get any better folks, right out of 1957, and the capability to perform a bit of "schnell".

Exterior
Ich bin ein Berliner, but in reality, it was Wolfsburg where this little droplet of automotive history was born.  All bathed in black it has the classic Dub look with the oval rear glass, W embossed steel engine compartment lid and small tail lights.  A simple design that changed little over time, this version sports a front fender that is exactly like the rear fender, chromed rockers and small running boards.  Also not seen in today's bugs is the beltline chrome trim spear adding a little bit of class, not that it needs it.  A nice retro look.

Interior
A swing of the simple door, and we see oxblood original factory door panels and a nifty scrunched pouch with exterior matching metal around the edge.  The knobs are like new.  The seats are low back buckets showing off in oxblood vinyl and some nifty white piping on their edges.  A back bench is in and looks like new.  An original slightly aged and yellowed steering wheel with no cracks, and it matches the long shift lever and knob.  The dash is exterior matching black and is peppered with simple chrome and 1 instrument!  A chromed Motorola radio is in the center and just in front of the speaker panel is a bud vase.  The floors are ribbed rubber and toe kicks are gray corduroy.  A KISS look for this original interior.

Drivetrain
The condition of the cars and attention to detail that come into this place never cease to amaze me, and this one is no exception!!  Take a gander at this totally rebuilt 1192cc horizontally opposed 4 popper topped with a 1-barrel downdraft carb.  This is backed by a 4-speed manual tranny.  A 4.38 rear axle is in and all is looking just great for this engine and bay.  Right down to the dimpled insulated engine liner all around.

Undercarriage
Giving this classic a lift we are greeted by German fastidiousness in the form of nearly all rust free steel with a black straight unibody and nearly showroom floor pans and underside.  Transverse torsion bars upfront provide the ride, and swing arms with transverse torsion bars are on the rear.  Drum brakes are all around.  We note a small area of invasive rust just in front of the rear swing arm pivot point.

Drive-Ability
These older V-dubs are just a bomb and one in this condition turns my screws.  So I hopped in and turned the key and was off like a prom dress.  A quick starter and smooth shifter, this car for the people runs excellently.  It is very comfortable and turns on a dime.  A nifty ride and the music from that flat 4 is just iconic and cannot be replicated.  Call it tinny, call it on the borderline of knocking, I just cannot get enough of it!  An all working example save for the radio.  While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. 

These classic bugs are just getting better and better.  Reminiscent of a bygone simple era where the German invasion came in the form of a VW, and not a Panzer.  The Americans gladly scooped up this German engineering by Mr. Porsche, and some have thankfully survived.  This is a wonderful preserved example, rust free, and just a beautiful engine bay, and interior.

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!

Vehicle Warranty

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About Classic Auto Mall

Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.

Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:

  • 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
  • Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
  • 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
  • 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space


Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania         48 miles                New York City                           132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania             35 miles                Washington, DC                       123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania                 78 miles                Maple Grove Raceway             9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania                65 miles                King of Prussia Mall                 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania              39 miles

This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.

With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.

Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.

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