Some say that an original Beetle is the most recognizable car in the world. Even young children know one when they see one! This beige 1967 “De Luxe”example is up for sale right now, here on craigslist, from sunny California. Big thanks to reader Pat L. let’s look closer at this well-kept original machine!
Skipping over the complicated history of Volkswagen, we can tell you that over 21 million Type 1 were made, worldwide. The last U.S. units rolled out in July of 1977, and the last ones from German factories came the following year. After that, production shifted to Brazilian and Mexican plants, and the very last of the originals came out of a factory in Puebla, Mexico, in 2003. We bet you didn’t know that they became known in Germany as the Käfer (German for “beetle”) and in France as Coccinelle (French for ladybug)…or that there was one Diesel beetle made in 1951 as a prototype, but it obviously didn’t take off.
Looking at the car presented, it looks really great on the outside, given its originality. Peeking through the windows, we can see that the interior has seen better days, but is in great shape compared to some that we’ve presented to you in the past. The seller gives us quite a bit of information, and shows us a cornucopia of paperwork and maintenance records, which will come along with the sale. We’re pleased to see pictures of the undercarriage, and notice little more than surface patina.
If I had the cash, it would probably already be on its way to me. My wife really wants one, and I want to get her one, on a budget, that doesn’t really need much to enjoy as-is.
That’s my two cents, what do you think? Let us know in the comments!
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