#35822
Original specifications
Body number
35822
Chassis number
1467643
Original colour
L241 - Bambus / Bamboo
Original Engine Number
1763819
Original Engine Type
VW 30hp 1192cc
Model year
1957
The Cabriolet today
Current engine number
1763819
Current engine type
VW 30hp 1192cc
Current colour
L241 - Bambus / Bamboo
Drivers side
LHD - Left Hand Drive
Indicators
Bullets
The story of this cabriolet
Auctioned at:
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/vw/beetle/1957/386371
Text from the auction:
This Car’s Past
The present owner collects bug by the swarm. He states that he was intrigued by this car when he first heard about it more than 15 years ago. It had stayed in the possession of one Chicago family until its travel to California for restoration and resale. Its “Bamboo” finishes were attractive and desirable. Since purchase it has been used sparingly and has been continuously housed in a protected and dry facility. The car is believed to have its original engine and a VW Birth Certificate is pending.
Restoration History
In preparation for its next owner this Cabriolet has been thoroughly reconditioned by G & S Motors of Fletcher, North Carolina. The seats and door panels were removed, cleaned and reinstalled. The fenders were detached, gaskets inspected, and minor paint imperfections on the undersurface addressed. Door gaskets were replaced. Hub caps were properly painted and replaced. New NOS intake and exhaust manifolds were obtained and installed. New Bosch spark plugs and plug wires were secured and installed as were points and a new distributor cap.
The braking system was refurbished using seals, lines and shoes from OEM supplier ATE. This car is equipped with a Becker Hi Fidelity radio with an appropriate separate factory amplifier. Its Wolfsburg crest and steering wheel present beautifully and are thought to restore items original to the car. All four-side windows, the vent glass, and even the glass of the convertible’s rear window is Sekurit.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/vw/beetle/1957/386371
Text from the auction:
This Car’s Past
The present owner collects bug by the swarm. He states that he was intrigued by this car when he first heard about it more than 15 years ago. It had stayed in the possession of one Chicago family until its travel to California for restoration and resale. Its “Bamboo” finishes were attractive and desirable. Since purchase it has been used sparingly and has been continuously housed in a protected and dry facility. The car is believed to have its original engine and a VW Birth Certificate is pending.
Restoration History
In preparation for its next owner this Cabriolet has been thoroughly reconditioned by G & S Motors of Fletcher, North Carolina. The seats and door panels were removed, cleaned and reinstalled. The fenders were detached, gaskets inspected, and minor paint imperfections on the undersurface addressed. Door gaskets were replaced. Hub caps were properly painted and replaced. New NOS intake and exhaust manifolds were obtained and installed. New Bosch spark plugs and plug wires were secured and installed as were points and a new distributor cap.
The braking system was refurbished using seals, lines and shoes from OEM supplier ATE. This car is equipped with a Becker Hi Fidelity radio with an appropriate separate factory amplifier. Its Wolfsburg crest and steering wheel present beautifully and are thought to restore items original to the car. All four-side windows, the vent glass, and even the glass of the convertible’s rear window is Sekurit.
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