1959 VW Beetle for Sale

Buy This Classic 1959 VW Bug Convertible - $8500

Always wanted a VW Convertible from the '50's? Here you go. #s Matching 36hpr motor and everything...

If you've always wanted to own a VW Beetle Convertible from the '50s, here you go. This car could hardly be more original. It was manufactured in Western Germany in late October, 1958. By the time it arrived to the shores of the USA it was already 1959 so it is titled as a '59. It has the original, matching 36 hpr engine also date coded for late Oct. 1959! The interior and top look to be original too, and with that '50s style (probably dealer installed) radio, we have one, very authentic convertible.

This beautiful Karmann Beetle Cabriolet sports the following:

• Original Engine
• Brand New Brakes!
• Original top and frame, stiff but in decent shape
• Original Seats and Door Panels
• Correct 4 tab hood
• Correct "H" Pattern Rear Apron
• Hella Lenses and more...

This is the oldest Beetle Convertible I've ever owned. I replaced all the fuel line two weeks ago and I also put in a new fuel tap in the bottom of the gas tank. I got the engine running and you can hear and see it run in the video below!

And now this car has all new brakes! We have done a complete brake job including: Master Cylinder, mettle brake lines, Brake hoses, wheel cylinders, and shoes. The engine starts right up and runs/idles fine, and the car has a good 6 volt battery and brand new brakes. But I haven't road tested the car much so there may still be some quirks to work out. My goal was to get it running with brand new brakes so that the new owner could buy it as a running and driving vehicle. I would recommend some drives around the neighborhood to work out any remaining quirks before setting out on a cross-Country adventure. For example the front window cranks need some attention. They work but they could use some tweaking. It's a great, early convertible and you can probably drive it to local shows and around town but I want to mention that it may still need some tinkering to get it to run and drive like a new car. But it is something you can jump in and hit the key and have it fire right up! It's anxious to drive and be enjoyed.

This is our oldest VW Convertible we've ever offered up for sale so it may be a long time before we get another. And this one doesn't need 100 hours of welding if you want to restore it. To be like new it would need a patch under the battery but the rest of the floors are original and look good. It would need the support rails replaced if you want it like new. Or you could just tune the electrical end of things (as you can imagine the electrical system is not too complicated) and enjoy it as. (My mechanic also can make the remaining electrical work.) The paint does look a bit better in these photos than it does in person but I haven't buffed it and red does take to buffing well. To be nice it would need new paint since much of the paint could be original from the 50's. I like this car as it is.

My friend from the VW Club measured the front apron and confirmed that it has never been hit. The front spare tire well is failry solid and the front and trunk is nice and straight. This same friend spent well over $7000 getting his early '60s convertible as straight and solid as this car. He said he went through several front clips before he was satisfied. Not only does this car not need any of that tweaking, but this VW still has all of its original metal! And there is no replacement for original, thick gauged German sheet metal. Check out how nice and straight the car is...

Thanks for checking out this exciting classic VW Convertible Beetle! Feel free to call or email with any questions, and good luck getting this Classic Volkswagen into your collection. -John Snell 612-805-2428

See this Classic 1959 Beetle Convertible in action below:
Videos show this Beetle starting, running, driving and a full walkaround!