About this Collectable
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Karmann 1958
The Volkswagen Beetle is an icon that evokes instant recognition from everyone. Indeed, there are few cars with such a long history as the Beetle. Consequently, it is one of the most successful, longest-produced and most influential models in automotive history. As many as 21.5 million were produced. In Germany, over 15 million came off the assembly line, of which over 330,000 were produced as Cabriolet, still a lot, but only 2% of total production. The idea of the Beetle convertible began as a prototype before the war in 1936 as a four-seater Karmann Cabriolet. The later (from 1949) convertibles were derived from this and delivered as Karmann Cabriolet Type 15. All changes were copied directly from the closed versions in the following years.
Still, a Beetle convertible is really something special. Model year 1958, so with a left wing mirror and no less than 20% (!) more power (30hp), delivered to the Netherlands in August 1958, neatly restored and the original folding indicators (the so-called arrow indicators) just work. Most Beetles did not survive. Often (s)r(t)eden to the end and ended up at the scrapyard. Convertibles soon had enthusiast status and were hardly used in winter so there are more survivors. Few are in such good condition, as this Beetle offered by us. Paint, interior, hood, everything is very neat and tidy. Despite the little use in recent years, it is start and run. The two-tone paint gives the Beetle a great look and, thanks to the Waxoil treatment, the rust devil has stayed away.
Our opinion
This Beetle Karmann Cabriolet is a picture. Everything has been addressed and it has started running. Of course, you could buy a project that you then go all out on, because even if you are handy the material and paint costs tick up quite a bit. This one is just ready to use, to enjoy and, despite its only 30hp, is fine to drive thanks to a weight of less than 800kg! Autoblog also drove this Beetle Karmann, click here for the video
About the seller
The previous owner added the car to his extensive collection and barely drove it. To make room for 2 other cars, he traded in a number of cars that are now being auctioned through The Collectables.
Equipment
This Beetle Karmann convertible features include:
- Grey skai upholstery
- Black convertible top
- Vredestein Sprint tyres
- Waxoil treatment
Modifications
As far as known, the car is completely original
Notes
This Beetle Karmann Cabriolet has been fully restored. A report is not present, but the car may be submitted to any inspection.
Recent maintenance history
No maintenance history is present. The car starts, steers, drives and brakes. We do recommend a service before commissioning
Included in the sale
Included in the sale of this Beetle are:
● 2 keys
Summary
Seller - Porsche
Seller type - Business
Location - Gelderland
Registration number - Zk-65-20
Chassis number - 2020250
Year of construction/date - 27 August 1958
Mileage - 14,355 kilometres
Proven - Restored
Warranty - No
Margin/VAT - Margin
Bodywork - Convertible
Engine - 1200cc, 30 hp
Drive system - Rear wheel drive
Transmission - Manual
Exterior - Bicolour red and white
Interior - Grey
Upholstery - Skai
Smoking car - Unknown
Owners - 3 according to Finnik
Tyres - Vredestein Sprint 155 SR15, DOT unknown, sufficient profile
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