1959 Volkswagen Beetle

1959 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe For consignment, a 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe with a title verified 98,680 actual miles. Per our consignor, a full restoration was completed in 1991 and the car has been driven less than 10,000 miles since then. Based on the list of show awards, the box of trophies, and the overall condition, its clear the restoration has held up very well over the years. The car was also a VW Trends October 1995 feature car. Exterior As one of the original colors available in 1959, Mignonette Green provides a stunning hue on this classic Beetle, and since mignonette is French slang for delicate, this green is a soft, almost pastel shade with grayish tones. The coordination of color with the 15-inch wheels is spectacular and augmented by an ivory painted ring, a polished hub cap, and wide white walls. The black of the tires picks up on the running board which in turn matches the vinyl retractable sunroof under the wood slatted luggage rack. Polished metal abounds, and its in great shape including the headlight rings, door handles, body trim, marker light housing, and front and rear bumpers. The enamel Wolfsburg emblem on the front adds a touch of color while small tail lights hang low on the fenders in back. The only exterior flaws are a chip on a fender and we note some bubbling on the painted part of the interior door. Interior A beige vinyl panel is sandwiched by dark green pieces on the door cards, each presenting well and the drivers including a pleated storage pocket. The colors repeat on the seats with green borders on light beige inserts of the bucket seats, mirrored on the back bench and in excellent condition. The black steering wheel fronts the simple dash with a single gauge, and ivory buttons and knobs on the radio and mignonette background, clean and uncomplicated. Camel Berber style cloth lines the footwells above a black rubber mat on the floor that surrounds the shifter and its ivory knob. The spotless frunk holds a spare tire and fuel tank. In short, the entire interior is show quality. Drivetrain Under the rear hatch is a clean 1192cc flat four cylinder, air cooled engine putting out 36 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. A 4-speed manual keeps power at the rear and routes through 4.40 gears while drum brakes occupy all four corners. Undercarriage Generally clean and dry underneath with clear knuckles and minimal surface rust. The transaxle is coated with a heavy layer of grease and varies from the overall condition. The dual exhaust runs through a stock style muffler where we note some blow back, and it releases via two straight tailpipes that end with polished chrome tips. Both ends have independent suspension with a transverse torsion bar up front and a swing axle with trailing arms and a torsion bar out back. Drive-Ability We propel this clean Beetle onto the test loop and shift through the gears with ease. If you want speed, get a VW R32, but if you want to roll slow with class, this warm colored bug is the answer. And roll we did and the car ran well and tracked straight with no complaints. We do note the following not working; the horn, the radio, and the wipers. Also, the heater cables will need adjusting. Beyond those things, all functions, limited as they might be, operated as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. Were not sure how many 1959 Beetles are still roadworthy in the U.S., but its likely a small number. How many of them present as they did in 1959? Even fewer! This is a fantastic piece of automotive history, and it comes to you with binders full of restoration details and documented award provenance. This is a collectors grade Volkswagen for the discerning buyer, so if its vintage Fahrvergngen you seek, uncork this delicate, aged beauty. Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. 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