£10,978 (Est: £12,512 - £20,854)
1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Export
Artcurial • France • 25 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£10,978 (Est: £12,512 - £20,854)
1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Export
France • 25 Oct 2026 • Lot 30
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Export, with Swedish origins and a German title, boasts exceptional original condition with an unpainted body and original interior, enhanced by extensive specialist restoration work. It presents with a superb patina, a rebuilt engine and gearbox, and comes with a recent inspection, making it a highly desirable classic for enthusiasts.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in 'exceptional original condition' with an unpainted body and original upholstery, only needing redone carpets. Extensive work by specialist Memminger includes engine, gearbox, and running gear rebuild, with the substructure treated. It has a superb patina and a rebuilt engine, indicating near-perfect condition with minor signs of use that are not immediately noticeable.
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89,904 miles
3145748
1960
Auction
Manual
LHD
France
£10,978 (Est: £12,512 - £20,854)
1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Export
Artcurial • France • 25 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Export
No reserveCollection Guido Hommel - A lifetime dedicated to automobileGerman titleChassis No.
3145748
Engine No.
3859159
- Sold new in Sweden - Exceptional original condition - Extensive work carried out by specialist Memminger - No reserve
At the dawn of the 1960s, the Scania lorry manufacturer was responsible for distributing Volkswagen vehicles in Sweden.
As evidenced by copies of historical documents, it was the Scania dealer in Stockholm who sold this car new in June 1960.
Finished in ‘Gris Gallet L440’ colour, it remained in Sweden until 2011, when it was purchased by a German collector.
It was from this collector that Guido Hommel acquired the car, impressed by the exceptional condition of this interesting version.
Indeed, the bodywork has never been repainted, the upholstery is original and carpets have been redone.
Prior to its purchase, the car had extensive work carried out at the specialist workshop Memminger: engine and gearbox...
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£760
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£6,735
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£16,379
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