Rare Original German Built 1965 1200 Beetle
As far as I know I am the third owner. It is completely original and in outstanding condition. The compliance plate shows made in Germany. The Beetle gets compliments everywhere it goes. There is minimal surface rust on the original paintwork and the pan and ‘A’ pillars have no rust at all with the original wax coating still being evident. The odometer shows 95,636 miles travelled.
I have a book of receipts going back 20 years for servicing, parts etc along with the original delivery and service book. The mechanic that services it reckons it’s the best Beetle in Bendigo. The mechanicals are very good which is backed up with the extensive service history. The car cruises on the freeway comfortably at 100kph. There are zero issues with this car.
The large rear window is uncommon for this year, the Australian equivalent didn’t have the large window until 1968. There are some unusual accessories also that didn’t come with Australian delivered cars. The rear cloth seat is virtually flawless, the driver’s side front seatback has been reupholstered but the passenger seat is original. The two seats themselves are original but have tears in them. The interior and exterior paint is also uncommon. The exterior paint is Perlweiss L37, which I believe means pearl white, not an Australian colour. The windscreen washer is uncommon also.
The interior is beautiful condition. The steering wheel is outstanding and I believe the horn bar is different too. All electrics are still 6 volt and everything still works. The radio is original and still works intermittently. I still have the plastic inlay card for radio frequencies in different states. The roof liner is in average condition, the floor mats etc are in good condition. All the glass, including the windscreen appears to be original and embossed in German. The heater controls are different also.
The Beetle really drives beautifully and will make a great daily or as a collector’s car. It really deserves to remain in original condition. A very similar (almost like its sister) Beetle was sold in Hobart earlier this year and was subject to discussion on the forum.
Looking for ($6,000), now $5,800 ono. Has rego until 16 October though willing to renew for 12 months at the same price. Will be sold with new RWC. Located in Bendigo.
Pat 0424 575 937
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