1964 Volkswagen

⭕ THE SALE

This 1964 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

Enthusiast-owned, beautifully restored 1964 Beetle 1200 with tasteful, fully reversible upgrades.

The Volkswagen Beetle holds the title as one of the world's most influential cars of the 20th century. Born out of a need to provide affordable transport for the masses, it soon became one of the most recognisable pieces of design in history. Its immense success was due to its affordability, extreme reliability, and simple, durable engineering. Hitting the US market during a period that valued its exceptional fuel efficiency and easy maintenance, the car was adopted by the 1960s counterculture as a symbol against consumerism. Ultimately, it holds the record as the most popular car produced on a single platform in history.

The VW 1200 holds a foundational and enduring position in the Beetle’s history, serving as both the quintessential mid-era model and, later, the entry-level economy option that sustained production for decades. Continuously improved since its 1954 debut, the 1964 model year benefited from key updates, including modifications to the front trailing arms and steering damper. It also featured a fully synchronised four-speed manual transmission, an automatic choke, and a revised heating system. Throughout its lifetime, the 1200 remained the mainstay of the lineup, ultimately earning the distinction of being the final Beetle model produced in Germany.

Coming to market from almost 19 years with our vendor, this tastefully modified 1964 Beetle 1200 features entirely reversible modifications and benefits from a body-off restoration and interior refurbishment completed in 2012. Owned by a dedicated VW enthusiast, it is striking in black with a contrasting white interior. It features a handful of sympathetic upgrades, including integrated headlamp indicators, 70s era Beetle seats, a 12V electrical conversion, an upgraded carburettor, and a modern Bluetooth radio.

After spending seven years in dry storage, the car has recently been recommissioned with a new battery, fresh wheels, and select new interior trim pieces. It comes with a photographic document of its restoration, current V5 and a box of spares and a low reserve set.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

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⭕ ABOUT US

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