EUROPEAN VERSION DOCUMENTED BACK TO 1965

THIS IS TRULY A PIECE OF VOLKSWAGEN HISTORY!

This is a 1965 VW Bug European version with locking steering column. fully documented from Germany.   It is a U. S. version bug thats noted in the original sales receipt. yes from Germany.   The car was purchased at Ernst Hinrichs Volkswagen and the options list includes 1. Pop out windows; 2. white wall tires; 3. US version equipment; and 4. leatherette interior.

The car was originally sold on May 15. 1965.   The motor numbers match the sales receipt.   The car is original Bahama Blue and has 51. 15 original documented miles matching back to Germany.   Check out the video posted.   The car is also equipped with a Blaupunkt auto radio AM/FM/SW (short wave) radio with the original owner's manual. owner's book. and warranty card that was never sent in. along with all mounting information that is provided by the dealer.   RARE 

The car is near dentless and has original paint.   No accidents.   There are a couple of small dents in the fenders.   No pushed in quarter panels.   Original fenders. This car has never been taken apart. it is completely original.   There is no body filler or Bondo on the car.   The fender beading. window rubber and all body rubber. hood seal. deck seal. have never been removed.   Bumpers have never been off the car.  

There are two switches under the dash. one turns the radio on and the other is a push button to start the car.   I do not know why they did this. but it could have been a theft deterent.   Radio does go on. but crackles.   It may just need a speaker.   I did not want to cut any wires or explore further and ruin the car.   The car runs and drives great and shifts great.   For safety reasons. brake lines were replaced and wheel cylinders.   Brakes are great on this car now!   I have the original wheels which are included.

THIS IS A TRUE 1965 EUROPEAN BUG NO IGNITION IN THE DASH HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN

The car left Germany in 1967 and I have all the documentation and freight bills to show for it.   I even have paperwork from shipping company showing the documented 34. 11 miles on it when it was shipped.    

The car is still a 6 Volt and runs great.  

There is rust under the battery tray area and a small amount on the other side. and could be more in other areas. I am not a specialist.   When was the last time you seen a paper trail of a car this age like this?

The original purchaser/owner was in the US Military in Germany and was issued a USA military license plate.   I have the license plate which is also documented on all the paperwork.   I also have the original envelope the license plate came in.  

There are too many documents to list. majority of them being in German which I could not translate.  It comes with a 3 ring binder full of documents all original to the car dating back to 1965 original order for the car.

This is a very rare museum quality car in regards to the original manufacture. purchase and history of the car.   This was during the cold war which were VW's were in high demand and hard to come by.  

This car is for a true collector.   Possible once in a lifetime.   Please feel free to email any questions.   You are also welcome to come inspect the car in person.   It is located in Whittier. California 90603.

If you need to see photos of a part of the car that are not on here. please email me as I can take any picture you may require.   

Any VW enthusiast that sees anything different then what I have listed. please let me know so that I can correct the information since I am not an expert on this car.

It will be listed for sale on other sites and locally.   I will consider all reasonable offers.  

Check my feedback for my honesty and integrity.  PLEASE EMAIL ME ANY QUESTIONS!

SHIPPING:  Buyer is responsible for shipping and/or pick up of the vehicle and all costs related to it.

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