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

Year:1957 Mileage:905 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Bradenton, Florida, United States
Transmission:Manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.2L 1192CC 73Cu. In. H4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:U/K
Fuel Type:GAS
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1585995
Year: 1957
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Deluxe
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 905
Number of Cylinders: 4
Exterior Color: Blue

Hello, I am selling my 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. I recently purchase a 1969 Porsche 912 that needs work and I can't keep both cars.
I have been a Volkswagen enthusiast my entire life, owning a red '67 as my first car. I've always had a desire to find another one. After about a year of searching I found this rare car in California.
Just over 900 miles since a full restoration. My local Volkswagen specialist says its the nicest he has ever seen. Waves, thumps up, and people asking about the car are common when you take it for a ride. This car is very special and you almost never see one finished to this level of perfection. The body lines are laser straight as if it just left the factory. The interior smells new, the wool headliner is perfect. It is so nice I almost feel bad driving it.

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. This is one of the finest examples of a 57 oval window and as near perfect as  you will find anywhere.

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

Recent alignment check and service.

Fully detailed

Brand new Cocoa mats

Engine runs strong, will cruise at 65mph+

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.




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.


**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 there.

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Tue, 23 Sep 2014

The current Volkswagen Beetle already tries to be a fairly retro-looking ride by cribbing styling elements from the iconic original. However, for the new, limited-edition Classic model, VW is hopping into the time machine to grab even more vintage cues. The company is even cutting the price, perhaps in hopes of turning around flagging sales this year. You don't need to wait long for any of these upgrades either because the automaker says that the Classic goes on sale this week for $20,195, *excluding the $820 destination charge. That's $100 less than a bone-stock Beetle.
Starting as a standard Beetle with VW's 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque, the Classic edition comes with a six-speed automatic and then adds some retro flair. It includes new vintage-look 17-inch wheels with simulated dog dish polished hubcaps over black spokes. It also comes with a rear spoiler, and the automaker is offering the model in Pure White, Black Uni, and Reflex Silver.
The interior mixes in a few more classic touches but includes modern amenities like a standard navigation system, satellite radio and multifunction steering wheel. However, the seats are finished in a two-tone design combining light brown leatherette on the sides and checked cloth centers, plus lumbar support for the driver's side. The shift knob and handbrake also get wrapped in leather.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible gets the R-Line treatment

Thu, 07 Feb 2013

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The R-Line starts with a standard Beetle Turbo Convertible but adds unique 19-inch aluminum wheels on lower-profile tires, LED daytime running lamps and Xenon headlamps. Naturally, there are R-Line badges aplenty both on the interior and exterior, and we must say, the whole package looks pretty darn snazzy.
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Fully Charged rolls into season 3 with VW XL1 and electric Land Rover

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