1953 VW Beetle Sedan For Sale
This little blue Beetle is a car with a lot of soul.
Its a pretty desirable one being produced in 1953, the first year for the Oval window.
The story of the car is that it is in the hands of the second owners since new.
It was purchased in 2001 from the original owner in the San Francisco Bay area.
The original owner was named Lois and she called the car "Baby".
The second owners were (and remain to be) true VW nuts.
The husband had some fun with some vintage rally upgrades such as
a Judson Supercharged 36hp engine, Porsche 356 brakes and wheels
as well as the fun rally stripe and some cool accessories.
After his passing the car remained with his wife and son and has remained garaged
and well kept in there current Arkansas home.
The Supercharged 36 horse engine was rebuilt and installed in the early 2000's and
has been driven a bit, but never abused.
Its an excellent runner and driver with a new battery in 2021 and new tires just this year.
The interior is reportedly original and is in impressive shape with all the right little details in place.
Luggage rails and seat back runners intact
Original carpet and headliner with some expected aging, but overall super good shape
German cloth interior
Correct early rear seat springs
Very very solid in the corners under the seat
Porsche 356 aluminum brakes and steel wheels.
New tires installed just this year
Seats have remained covered and protected...really beautiful condition.
The interior is so sweet..it must have been redone, but that is definitely early German
cloth...just beautiful
Nice look to it, certainly with its flaws and exterior age it is no show car
but it is a very honest original, no accident early Oval...and those are not easy to find.
All the proper tags are in place, chassis is original to the body.
The car comes with the birth certificate from VW that shows its production details
and numbers. November 1953 build in L35 Metallic Blue
Very solid in the door jams
Pop out windows are small logo original VW parts
Steering wheel shows some minor cracking
Cool red cruiser pedal accessory
Pull tab for the glove box
This awesome rubber blade fan was reportedly in the car from the original owner!
Glove box still has its fuzz
Correct early ignition switch
The 100,000 Kilometer badge was also on the car when purchased from the original owner
Vacuum gauge for the Judson Supercharger
Odometer detail
Porsche 356 A brakes all the way around!!
Currently has the "egg" taillights from US spec 1955 models, but a pair of the original
heart taillights can be negotiated for if desired.
Body is nice and straight overall.
Looks like one exterior repaint in the original color.
Stripe is done in vinyl, so it could be removed
Nice fit to the hood
Semaphore turn signals
Very solid and original car
Original factory inspection mark visible here
Some scratches here and there
Lots of small chips in the paint
Small ding on the hood
Doors line up nicely
Solid original chassis and pans
Minor age to the chrome
Rear apron is mis-matched in color
Locking engine lid handle
Love that Judson supercharger!!
Correct filter and oiler...its all here and it works great
Paint flaw details shows well by the seller.
Wolfsburg crest
Rear apron does have exhaust cut outs and I believe in 53 it should be straight across with a single tip
exhaust. Currently with the 36hp performance engine and an Abarth four tip exhaust, this all makes sense.
Love that power plant!! Heck yeah!
In closing this really looks like a nice honest original car
with tasteful period upgrades and a nice mild patina.
Great runner and driver as it is, or a dreamy basis to restore.
Two owners since new...pretty darn cool.
Asking
$28,750
For More Info...CALL
951 795-1175
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