1952 VW Beetle Deluxe Sedan For Sale




Rolling off the Wolfsburg line January 8th, 1952 this beauty shipped out to Helsinki, Finland on January 14th, 1952
where it remained for the next 63 years.  For unknown reasons the car was titled as a 1951 when it arrived
stateside while Finnish sales documentation appears to correctly date it to 1952…which matches the production data tag of the car.


Now conveniently garaged close to Washington DC, the car’s a great opportunity for mid-Atlantic coast residents
to easily view a first-rate split window in person while saving thousands for on-site inspection travel costs,
plus cross-country vehicle transportation from the typical west coast markets.


A brief history shows that the car was sold to a local priest in the mid 50’s and then became a family car until 1968
when it went out of service.  Rediscovered in 1980, it underwent a cosmetic and partial mechanical restoration
in 2010 before it’s leaving Finland for Southern California in 2015.  Upon arrival, it quickly passed through two “resellers”
before it ultimately arrived with its current owner a year later.  Once there, it finally received its well-deserved and thorough mechanical overhaul
that happily returned the car to a safe to operate, really reliable, and truly roadworthy condition.


Finished in its correct original L 11 Pastel Green paint, the car still rides on 16” rims with Firestone 5.50x16 bias ply tires.
  The contemporary upholstery presents well as period appropriate (with original material lining both glove boxes).


Following its 2016 arrival in the Washington DC suburbs, much was accomplished returning this gem to a practical and usable condition.
 NOS Swedish Klippan brand seat belts were added on the front seats.  Period correct “Talbot” brand dual outside hinge mirrors
 also give the driver much improved split window rear visibility in traffic.  A period rear fog light is connected
with the front parking lights for yet another added visibility measure. 
Replacing the badly scratched and pitted (non-original) windshield once again assured a clear view where it counts most.
 Complimenting these safety features is a dual tone set of horns ensuring you are both seen and heard when it matters most. 
The M codes cited for the car are indecipherable by Wolfsburg, however the period correct Huf steering lock/ignition switch,
 a “Cyclone” air filter, and crotch coolers may define the mystery codes.  
It’s also equipped with pop out rear windows which appear to be aftermarket.

Available for separate sale is a period correct spare tire gas can, and reproduction Hazet spare tire tool kit.


The brake system was rebuilt in Finland.   Recently equipped with a new Rancho synchronized transaxle,
a professionally rebuilt front end, new generator, new starter, plus a new 6-volt single port 1600 engine which was added within the past year.
All of this critically underpins a very period correct appearance while giving you the safety and performance
you require to safely operate with, and survive today’s rough and tumble traffic. 
Having driven a crash box with an under powered engine for a couple years before, I can tell you that the experience fails to qualify as “fun to drive”. 
However, this car’s arrangement definitely does.


Clean under the lids.


The 1600cc single port still retains a reasonably stock appearance with the rounded fan shroud
and original cyclone air cleaner in place.  The purists will know the difference
but the increased power and reliability is a very welcome upgrade.
Running a crash box trans and 25hp in todays world is taking your life in your hands.


Rear apron is of a later design


The car drives even better than it looks with vastly improved handling, shifting, acceleration, and stopping. 
As should be expected, this is a very competent, right lane vehicle which will hold all day at 60 mph.


Coming with the car will also be a set of woven seagrass mats (look like the old cocoa fiber mats, but stronger),
plus a pair of painted 16” riveted rims (Firestone 5.50x16 bias ply tires mounted on both) which,
while they’ll fit on the car, likely aren’t VW rims (hubcaps don’t snap in place…probably for an Opel). 
You’ll also receive a nicely executed and bound photo copy of the circa ’51/’52 original parts manual for the car.
Lastly, a couple of cans of the touch up L11 paint will be yours too.


Cloth bound wiring harness is cleanly installed.


VW logo headlight lenses are in very nice shape


Nice and straight down the sides.


The car presents very well.


It is not flawless but it sure looks sweet.
The addition of the badges and other accessories add some very nice icing to the cake.




Fantastic mirrors!


And of course that lovely split rear window.


Awesome antenna for the Blaupunkt picnic radio combo.


Small ding just visible forward of the passenger front wheel in this image.


Registered in Virginia with 1951 plates.


Super cool


Talbot brand mirrors are a rare find in this design.


Early solid hood emblem.


Yellow bulbs in the headlights.




Body tag up front.
Obviously a 52 model, but for some reason the title lists it as a 1951 model due to a clerical error


Sweet.


Fun prop plate


Semaphores function well.


Headlights are nice and bright.


Added rear fog light is hooked to the parking lights.
















Pop out windows!










Crotch coolers are a very desirable attribute.






Very clean dash switches and instruments


Beautiful


















Luggage area has the correct rails




Love it


Entertainment features an early Blaupunkt “Derby” picnic radio, Becker external speaker, and Roka window clamp-on antenna ensemble. 
A combination probably ten years newer than the car that finally afforded the driver a reasonably-priced,
highly reliable and truly usable solid-state AM-FM-LW-SW radio which can easily be removed from the car to restore
a ‘51/’52 appearance at shows.   Or leave it in.  After all, do you think any driver in ‘62 wouldn’t have jumped
at the chance to replace their ten-year-old bulky, slow to warm up, drifting frequency, high maintenance,
vacuum tube driven AM only radio with something like this instant-on “Derby” at the first chance? 




























Super cool speaker








Steering lock is a very nice period item








The owner has a pair of slip covers to protect the front seats when driving and these great natural fiber
mats protect the floors.






A scuff on the bottom of the front apron down low.
New dual tone horns installed




Crack at the seam on the lower drivers door hinge and signs of previous repair.


Small mark on seat upholstery on back edge


Birth Certificate from VW included!


Great car.
The classic Beetle all the way through with tasteful period accessories and an upgrade
in performance and safety that allows it to keep up with the modern day traffic
and provide an enjoyable ride. 

Asking
$45,000


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951 767 1600
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