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£5,491

1963 Volkswagen Volksrod Mk. VI Beach Buggy Offered without reserve

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 297

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AI Listing Summary

This 1963 Volkswagen Volksrod Mk. VI Beach Buggy is a previous show winner and drag racer, featuring a 1600cc engine, Cobra leather seats, and a six-point roll cage. While running well with recent reconditioning, it needs a new windscreen and is being sold to find a new home for the summer of 2026.

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Condition 

6

The car has been used sparingly and reconditioned, with rebuilt carburetors. However, it also has a cracked windscreen that needs replacing and some wear consistent with a used vehicle.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

558648L

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

XSK 784

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1963 Make: Volkswagen Model: Volksrod Mk.

VI Beach Buggy Registration: XSK 784 Chassis No: 558648L Odometer: tba Volksrods are typically inspired by American hot rods and rat rods, with one of the main characteristics separating them from other modified Beetles being the removal of the stock fenders in order achieve an open wheel look.

Some Volksrods, however, don't do this and either retain the stock fenders or opt for aftermarket fenders.

As with all types of car customization, various modifications are practiced in different combinations.

One popular method of conversion involves removing all body moulding, bumpers and fenders, then installing a classic Ford front axle to move the wheels forward and give the car a low, stretched look.

Another popular customisation is to move the stock Volkswagen axle beam forward or reverse the trailing/torsion arms and re-work the steering linkages.

While most Volksrods retain the rear mounted Volkswagen engine, some builders opt to swa...

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£1,040

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,800

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£47,040

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