Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 106
1967 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Coachwork by Karmann Chassis no. 157657748 Engine no. 113 129701
Sold for US$20,160 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 106
1967 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
1967 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Coachwork by Karmann
Chassis no. 157657748
Engine no. 113 129701
Coachwork by Karmann
Chassis no. 157657748
Engine no. 113 129701
1,200cc OHV Air-cooled Opposed 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Solex carburetor
53bhp at 4,200rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Disc, Rear Drum Brakes
*An honest and well-preserved Beetle
*Swingin' '60s droptop motoring fun
*Classic Poppy Red with black interior
*Chrome wheels, spare wheel tool holder, period pushbutton radio
THE CAR OFFERED
One of the most popular automobiles ever produced, Volkswagen's iconic Type 1 Beetle sold in the millions, and one of the best-loved variants was the Cabriolet, built by Karmann of Osnabruck. The Karmann cabriolet first appeared in 1949, and this popular model remained in production until 1980, with almost 332,000 units manufactured. With its fully padded "baby-buggy" folding fabric top, Karmann Cabriolets allowed four occupants reasonably comfortable seating while soaking up the sun's rays. Karmann heavily reinforced and strengthened the sills and lower cowling and fitted a transverse brace to the floor pan. Cabriolets were generally better-finished than their coupe brethren, including such niceties as twin back-seat ashtrays, a vanity mirror on the passenger-side sun visor, alloy stone guards on the rear fenders, and wheel trim rings.
This Poppy Red over black vinyl Karmann Cabriolet is a wonderfully preserved example presented in highly original condition. Honest and charming, it is very nicely presented with authentic fittings including bumper overrider bars, chrome wheel trim rings, polished fender stone guards, dual swan-neck outside mirrors, and textured vinyl upholstery. Under the front trunk lid, the spare wheel features a vinyl cover with built-in tool holder, a great example of the countless clever accessories that could be fitted to your Beetle. Additionally, a newer high quality canvas top replaces the original vinyl material. Previously out of Kentucky, and now offered from the care of a California owner, this Beetle is reported to have run well on its last outing, and will no doubt provide loads of smiles to the next lucky owner.
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