Chassis No.

1-0743719 (See Text)


Engine No.

AH483164


Body No.

663764



Early versions of Volkswagen's Type 1 Sedan, affectionately known as the Beetle, were well known for many things, yet its practical engineering and a plucky attitude won the hearts of many the world over.

The 1950s were good to VW, a company that rose from the ashes of post-war Germany to global acclaim, earning a reputation for offering the world's best-selling car.

Designed and engineered by Ferdinand Porsche, it was powered by an economic air-cooled flat-four engine and featured sensible engineering, torsion-bar suspension, and a sturdy yet elegant design.

At the same time, the Beetle gained a loveable reputation leading to many to treat the Beetle as an extension of the family with performance parts and accessories to rival any domestic luxury offering.



The included Volkswagen Zertifikat indicates that this U.S.-market example was manufactured on 2 November 1954 and delivered new via renowned Vol...