1952 VW Beetle Standard Model For Sale
This 1952 Standard Beetle comes to us from England where
it has been in the current owners hands since the late 1980's.
Thw restoration was completed in 2009 so it's not without flaw
but it still shows very well as you will see in the nearly 200 photos that were
sent to us to market the car.
The long UK history has come with a fair bit of press and awards
being seen in Volksworld Magazine as well as a couple of beloved VW books
written by Richard Copping.
Correct 16" wheels
Lots of nice details and rare parts on this Beetle
Registration history shows three previous owners.
The first from August 23rd 1952 to February 26th 1958.
Second to February 14th 1969
Third to July 7th 1984
and then off registration for a few years and to the current and fourth owner in 1989
Standard model with external horn and painted bumpers
So simple these Standard models
Very smooth down the sides
Solid under the battery
The standard model only has headliner material in the center of the roof.
Locking shifter
This is an August 52 production, towards the tail end of the split dash design
which changed to the Oval window style dash in October of the same year.
Correct standard model three spoke steering wheel
Seats done in the herringbone wool
Correct clamp attached frames
Semaphore switch.
All electrics function properly.
Starter button
Hood release
Blumenvasen
6 volt battery
Correct small opening fuel tank...a progressive refinement that was short lived.
Solid and clean
Wiring in good shape and all electrics function
Windshield washer bottle
Nothing quite like a split window!
Doors and sills are solid
One year only bumper guards
Correct early hood
Popes Nose!
Engine was replaced in 1958 according to the records.
This is a 36hp unit versus the original 25hp.
The transmission is the original crash box unit and it remains on cable brakes.
Engine runs well and the car is an excellent driver according to the seller.
Brakes are surprisingly good, its a vehicle you can hop in and run!
While the seller has not brought it out to any events in the past 10 years he has kept it operational
and in service,
Early style oil breather/filler
Functional semaphores with flashing bulbs.
Rear lights have LED conversion as well which helps greatly with visibility.
Always garaged and definitely enthusiast owned and cared for.
Its been driven less than 1000KM over the past 20 years.
In closing this is a very nice car.
The standard model Beetles hold a special place in my heart as they really show the Beetle
in its purist origin form. Simplicity and as humble as possible. This is where it all began.
Asking
$50,000 US
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