1955 Euro Volkswagen Beetle
1955 Euro Volkswagen Beetle
VIN - 10815174
Kilometers - 92,989
Transmission - 4-Speed
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Up for sale is this beautiful January 1955 European Beetle Sedan. This Beetle was delivered new in Sweden and has all the proper European features such as fluted headlights, semaphore turn signals, and a KPH Speedometer. This 55’, although wearing an older re-spray, features a nearly 100% original interior! When we received this car, the door panels were red and when we went to remove them we discovered the original door panel material perfectly preserved under the red vinyl! Needless to say, we were very excited about this discovery. The seatbelts appear to have been added early in the cars life, possibly even in the 1950’s. They are stamped “Made in Sweden”. One other unique detail is a small plaque that is mounted to the drivers side inner front fender era (pictured) and it states the original owners name as “Karl Fagerström” from Norrköping Sweden.
This 1955 Beetle features a numbers matching body and pan that have never been separated. The current engine in the car is a 36hp with a Big Bore kit and Abarth style muffler that was built by Joe Ruiz, Mr. Okrasa, and it is absolutely dialed in! (original engine INCLUDED in the sale, but needs rebuilt) Everything on the motor has been rebuilt or restored. No expense was spared! Starts easy, revs smooth and pulls VERY hard….for a 36hp. The original split case transmission is still in the car are shifts exceptionally well. I have driven many 36hp/split case trans cars over the years and this one drives the best, hands down! No grinds. No crunches…even on the down shifts! Aside from the motor and transmission, the brakes have been completely gone through with all new master cylinder, german wheel cylinders, soft lines, shoes, hardware, etc. The tires are new Coker radials. The shocks are new. The king and link pins have all been rebuilt. All new tie rods. New steering box. New gas tank. Fresh alignment. Every things work as it should from the dome light, to the horn, semaphores, lights, wipers, etc! The only item not working is the very cool early washer system with SWF plastic tank.
I have personally put over 200 miles on this Beetle this week and it is an absolute delight to drive! It is ready for it’s new home and comes with a clean and clear TN title. Please call or message with any questions.
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