Volkswagen - Beetle "Oval" 1600 - 1955
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 24,000 - € 27,000
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Volkswagen Beetle Oval 1600 from 1955, with manual transmission and petrol, finished in white, located in Nord, France with French registration, 90,000 km, 1600 cm³ engine and matching colour.
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Description from the seller
Strengths:
• Original 1955 Oval Beetle body shell
• Custom upholstery integrating Porsche seats
• 1600 cm³ engine revised by a professional
• Electrical circuit completely rebuilt in 2023
HISTORY/PRESENTATION:
The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic symbol in automotive history.
The model presented combines a sought-after 1955 Oval body with a newer chassis dating from 1975. This configuration allows benefiting from the classic aesthetics of the 1950s while relying on a later technical base. The vehicle is registered in France and shows 90,000 km on the odometer.
EXTERIOR:
The bodywork is finished in a light cream/beige color.
It retains its distinctive oval rear window as well as its period taillights.
The chrome bumpers equipped with bumper guards are in good overall presentation condition.
The overall paint offers a pleasing aesthetic with a clean finish.
INTERIOR:
The cabin underwent a bespoke customization completed in 2023, featuring two-tone upholstery in brown faux leather and beige quilted fabric with diamond patterns.
The front seats are from Porsche.
The dashboard features a three-spoke chrome wooden steering wheel, a central instrument cluster, and a discreetly integrated Bluetooth radio.
All door trims match the upholstery.
The electrical installation was completely redone by a professional in 2023.
MECHANICS:
This Beetle is equipped with a 1.6 L (1600 cm³) VW flat-four engine.
The mechanicals have been serviced by a professional in preparation for sale.
DOCUMENTS:
French registration.
It is advised to come view the vehicle before placing a bid to avoid disappointment. To arrange a viewing, please contact Catawiki. The vehicle can be seen and picked up in France (Nord). The buyer is encouraged to verify the alignment of parts and technical specifications according to local regulations. Transportation, shipping costs, transfer of ownership, or export/COC arrangements remain the buyer’s responsibility.
Strengths:
• Original 1955 Oval Beetle body shell
• Custom upholstery integrating Porsche seats
• 1600 cm³ engine revised by a professional
• Electrical circuit completely rebuilt in 2023
HISTORY/PRESENTATION:
The Volkswagen Beetle is an iconic symbol in automotive history.
The model presented combines a sought-after 1955 Oval body with a newer chassis dating from 1975. This configuration allows benefiting from the classic aesthetics of the 1950s while relying on a later technical base. The vehicle is registered in France and shows 90,000 km on the odometer.
EXTERIOR:
The bodywork is finished in a light cream/beige color.
It retains its distinctive oval rear window as well as its period taillights.
The chrome bumpers equipped with bumper guards are in good overall presentation condition.
The overall paint offers a pleasing aesthetic with a clean finish.
INTERIOR:
The cabin underwent a bespoke customization completed in 2023, featuring two-tone upholstery in brown faux leather and beige quilted fabric with diamond patterns.
The front seats are from Porsche.
The dashboard features a three-spoke chrome wooden steering wheel, a central instrument cluster, and a discreetly integrated Bluetooth radio.
All door trims match the upholstery.
The electrical installation was completely redone by a professional in 2023.
MECHANICS:
This Beetle is equipped with a 1.6 L (1600 cm³) VW flat-four engine.
The mechanicals have been serviced by a professional in preparation for sale.
DOCUMENTS:
French registration.
It is advised to come view the vehicle before placing a bid to avoid disappointment. To arrange a viewing, please contact Catawiki. The vehicle can be seen and picked up in France (Nord). The buyer is encouraged to verify the alignment of parts and technical specifications according to local regulations. Transportation, shipping costs, transfer of ownership, or export/COC arrangements remain the buyer’s responsibility.
Details
Brand
Volkswagen
Model type
Beetle "Oval" 1600
Year
1955
Located in
France (North)
Mileage reading
90000 km
Registration papers
with French registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
White
Horse power
50
Cubic capacity
1600
Matching numbers
No
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Condition (Exterior)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame and Underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
Vehicle registration
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
