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1961 Volkswagen Beetle

United States • 5 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, finished in red with gray interior, features a 1.2-liter flat-four engine and a four-speed manual transaxle. It comes with extensive records dating back to 1977, indicating a long history with its previous owner's family.

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Condition 

6

The car has some cosmetic wear visible in the paint and wheels, and the interior has been replaced. The speedometer was repaired and total mileage is unknown, suggesting some reconditioning is required.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

3538392

Odometer:

1,800 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 1.2-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Red Paint Gray Leatherette Upholstery 15″ Painted Steel Wheels Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders Front Bucket Seats Lap Belts Cabin Heater
This 1961 Volkswagen Beetle is said to have remained registered in California to the family of its original owner until the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2025.

Finished in red over gray leatherette upholstery, the car is powered by a 1.2-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.

Equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, chrome bumpers, a cabin heater, front bucket seats, and lap belts.

Reported work in preparation for the sale consisted of replacing the carpeting and fuel lines.

This Beetle is offered in Arizona with parts, service records, handwritten records dating back to 1977, and a California Certificate of Ownership from 1966.

The car is finished in red and features chrome bumpers with overriders along with running boards, a left-side mirror, and added rear lights above the deckl...

Points of note

£590

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£12,611

Median Price (Since 2020)

£253,595

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