1961 VW Beetle Sunroof Sedan For Sale
This Washington State based Beetle is a pretty special car.
Restored about 20 years ago, but extremely well kept and cared for,
it remains show ready and is a fun driver and collectors item that anyone should be proud of.
The restoration was done with authenticity and originality in mind.
No modifications were done and it features all the proper trim and details.
Some nice period accessories have been added such as the VW logo mudflaps
and rear bumper badging.
Very striking in its "whiteness" with the wide whitewalls
on two tone rims and the matching white sunroof.
The color appears to be L87 Pearlweiss (Pearl White)
which is a correct color available in 1961, and is the original color for this car
based on the birth certificate letter from VW that is posted in the pics below and comes with the car.
1961 was the final year for the glass lens tail lights before switching to the larger plastic lens units.
There is some chrome wear to the taillight ring on this side
A little pitting on the push button portion of the drivers side door handle as well.
Stainless vent visors on the doors are another nice period accessory.
The "peanut" style turn signals were in use from 1958 through 1963
T handle deck lid with lock.
US spec bumpers with the over riders.
(European delivery cars had short bumper guards)
Glass is all good as are the rubber seals.
Also nice to see the correct window trim in place in the rubber
Hleadlights look great and I spy the correct Hella logo on the glass
Cast metal Vintage VW Club of America badge is another very cool add on.
Great door gaps and very nice finish to th body and paint.
Color matched fender beading also looks great
Another super cool accessory detail, a 100,000 KM award badge
Nice and clean under the apron
Sunroof cover is off white vinyl and is in very good condition.
When restored this was a body off, bare metal restoration
so even the fender wells were painted and detailed.
Pop out rear quarter windows are very nice originals with the proper Sekurit glass
Even the turn signal lenses have the correct Hella logo.
Simgs like this are always confidence inspiring to me as they show
that the restorer was focused on using the right parts, not just going with the cheapest.
Front bumper is fitted with yellow fog lights as well as an accessory guard in the center.
Volkswagen scrip emblem and the Wolfsburg crest.
Also a nice handle guard trim to add a bit of protection and a little "bling"
What a beauty eh?
Blumenvasen on the dash with a lovely flower, accessory parcel tray and drink caddy basket.
Sunroof appears original to the car and has all the correct details.
Headliner is done in the proper mohair cloth.
Sunroof handle is the correct original Golde logo part.
Seats are done in a nice light grey with ivory piping.
Seat frames were cleanly restored and new seat belts from Wolfsburg West were installed
at the time of the restoration as well.
Some light staining and age at the back of the headliner below the window
but other than that it all looks quite fresh and pretty in here.
Radio is a more modern unit fitted into a factory bezel
Speakers for the audio simply rest on the parcel tray.
The owner didnt have the heart to cut any holes or modify the car just to have music.
Really clean and pretty in here and I love the added accessories and the flower vase.
Carpet is a yarn bound edge nylon
with the correct grey rubber mat across the floors and tunnel.
(Its folded up on the drivers side in this shot to expose the pedals a bit better
The bird's eye view of the interior through the sunroof.
Headliner looks great and is well fit
New sun visors installed as well
I like seeing details like the plastic caps over the screws in the door jam.
All the stuff that a true VW fanatic makes sure to put back in place during a restoration.
Door panels look great as well.
An overall view of the headliner with the sunroof closed
I also see an accessorry fuel tap extension fitted.
1961 I believe was the final year without a gas gauge , so the fuel tap
below the dash operates a lever that opens up a small fuel reserve
then the tank runs low.
Accessory door corner trims on the door and door jam.
These "scuff plates" help take the impact of entry with shoes rubbing across them
The door sill trims as well do the same...and these Wolfsburg crest logo units are awesome.
Glove box looks to be an original fiber board unit.
Most of the replacements are a black plastic, so seeing an original one is very cool.
Speedometer shot.
Looks like 74,394?
Actual mileage undocumented
The matching bolster pillows are another super cool addition.
These were something you would see in the early 50's Deluxe Beetles.
I believe they were long discontinued by 1961 but they sure look cool
and just fit in there loosely. Easily removed if desired, but I'd absolutely leave them in there.
Under the rear seat the battery area is clean and solid.
It has been converted to 12 volts by the way.
Under the front hood looks clean and well painted too.
With the carpet liner out and the metal exposed you can see that it was painted
completely during the restoration and even the fuel tank was refinished.
Original jack is in its holder and the car has a washer bottle installed as well
Clean and solid in here
Washer bottle has the VW logo on it, but seems a bit different than later models
that had the air pressure fitting at the top.
Ive gotta do my research on this detail...its probably correct for 61?
Body tag
Wiring cover is the correct stuff
The hard board trunk liner is here too
Matching spare wheel and tire
Even clean on the back side
1200cc engine has been converted to 12 volt electrics.
Oil filter canister is an added period detail.
The car is said to run and drive well.
This is the original number matching engine case by the way and
it was fully rebuilt using many NOS original German parts
Rear apron is clean and the rubber seals and little bumper thingies are where they should be.
Underneath the engine and transmission looks clean and dry.
Nice and dry
Chassis was all cleaned and treated.
Looks like one section replaced on the battery side of things
but sealed well and treated with a layer of Por 15 to keep it solid.
Some surface rust in spots underneath but it all looks very solid to me in these pics.
Front end detail shot
While not a "mirrors underneath it" show car, it does look fairly respectable underneath.
Original manual and sales brochures
Letter from VW documenting the production information
original colors and info on engine and chassis numbers
Nice car, well done and well kept.
A happy little ragtop for sure that is undoubtedly going to bring positive comments
wherever you go. A lot of car for the money, they are not often this nice.
Asking
$27,500
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