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£15,908
2056cc-Powered 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
United States • 3 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle features a custom 2,056cc Type 4 engine and a multi-year refurbishment, including a repaint and interior re-trim. It's equipped with modern upgrades like front disc brakes, EMPI-style wheels, and a sound system, making it a significantly enhanced classic.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a multi-year refurbishment with a repaint, interior re-trim, and significant mechanical upgrades including a larger engine and front disc brakes. While the records indicate a high level of work, the odometer shows 9k miles and true mileage is unknown, and it's a dealer sale which can sometimes imply less personal oversight than a private party sale. The description does not mention any specific flaws or issues, suggesting it is in very good condition overall.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
10930731
Odometer:
9,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Air-Cooled 2,056cc Type 4 Flat-Four Rancho Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Red & White Paint White & Gray Upholstery 15" EMPI-Style Wheels Narrowed Front Beam Front Disc Brakes Gene Berg Shifter Pioneer Receiver w/JL Audio Speakers Dual Weber 44 IDF Carburetors Web Cam Inc.
Camshaft Porsche 914–Spec Exhaust Header Binder of Build Records
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle underwent a multi-year refurbishment commissioned by a prior owner in Alaska in the early 2000s that involved a repaint, an interior re-trim, and installation of a 2,056cc Type 4 flat-four paired with a Rancho four-speed manual transaxle.
Finished in red and white, the car rides on a lowered suspension and is fitted with a narrowed front beam, front disc brakes, and 15″ EMPI-style wheels.
Inside, seats trimmed in white vinyl and gray cloth are accompanied by a Gene Berg shifter and a Panasonic receiver connected to JL Audio speakers.
The engine breathes through dual Weber 44 IDF carburetors and is noted to be further equ...
Points of note
£590
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,596
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,595
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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