Highlights

Only two registered owners from the same family from the outset
Well-documented history
Maintenance up to date, MOT valid until 21/01/2025
Completely original, unmodified and unrestored

The Plus

Volkswagen has pulled out all the stops to celebrate 50 years of the legendary Beetle Type 1. Produced in Mexico exclusively for the German market, the Jubilee Beetle, or 50 Jahre Käfer, features Zinkgrau (Pewter) metallic paintwork, green tinted windows, chrome bumpers and mouldings, and 4.5Jx15 'GT' wheels.

Inside, Volkswagen has fitted this special edition with a Blaupunkt Brunswick radio, an upholstered dashboard, grey cloth seats with red stripes, a four-spoke sports steering wheel (taken from the Golf), a grey roof lining and carpet, and a heated rear window.

Only 3,150 examples were produced, and these models are now highly sought-after by collectors.

This 1985 example was imported into the UK on its release and has only had two registered owners, both from the same family. With its well-documented history and up-to-date maintenance, this Beetle is sure to attract attention, especially as it is entirely original, unmodified and unrestored.

The seller states:

"The Beetle has been used sparingly but regularly, and its mechanicals still perform as well as if it had just left the factory. It has been carefully maintained.

"We think the last Beetle deserves special equipment," wrote Volkswagen in a 1985 advertisement. VW produced 3,150 examples of the "50th Anniversary Beetle", 2,400 of which were reserved for the German market. It was a real break in the motoring lives of the Germans, who had learned to travel with and in the Beetle and, rumour had it, to love it too. After 50 years, Volkswagen has officially ceased production.

History and Documents

Imported into the UK and first registered in 1985
Only two registered owners from the same family
Father: January 1985 to 2013
Daughter: 2013 to present
Serviced, French MOT carried out on 21/01/2025
Maintenance up to date, with a well-documented history
Matching serial numbers
Still bears its British number plates

General Condition

Fully original, with patina consistent with its age
Original paintwork with some signs of wear: still bright and presentable, with only a few chips and areas of chipping
A few rust spots and a slight dent on the passenger door
Dried windscreen and window seals
Original interior:
Driver's side carpet torn
Slightly sagging driver's seat
Roof lining slightly discoloured by glue
Original equipment well preserved :
50th anniversary plaque
Four-spoke sports steering wheel
Blaupunkt radio
GT' wheels
Rear heated window
Fresh air ventilation system
Front and rear seat belts
Electric windscreen washer system

Mechanical

1.2L four-cylinder flat engine, air-cooled
Four-speed manual gearbox
The seller informs us that the car drives very well and that the maintenance is up to date
Fully original engine compartment

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