1960 Volkswagen Beetle 1200
*Please note that the Vendor has offered to assist with organising export and shipping of the vehicle from Malta, should the prospective Purchase so wish
Highlights
- Full respray completed two years ago
- Previous bodywork restoration and interior reupholstery
- Wells-sorted mechanically
- A neat blend of originality and subtle customisation
- Dry-stored throughout present ownership
The Appeal
Few marques have such a strong, loyal following as Volkswagen, most notably the air-cooled community, with millions of Type 1 ‘Beetle’ and Type 2 van fans all around the globe. There’s also a thriving customisation scene, with owners lowering their cars, upgrading the mechanicals and fitting popular aftermarket parts that first came out in ‘60s Southern California.
This 1960 Type 1 Beetle rocks the ‘SoCal’ look with conviction, having been lowered and fitted with period upgraded parts like Porsche-style ‘Fuchs’ wheels and an Empi short-shifter kit. The Beetle has undergone restoration work in the past and benefits from a fairly recent full respray in L41 Black.
The vendor tells us:
“I’ve been chasing this beetle for the past 10 years, and after many failed attempts, I ended up buying it. Its always been a pleasure seeing this beetle being taken care of by previous owners. It's now, unfortunately, time to part away as I've put my mind to something else.”
The History and Paperwork
- Apt registration ‘LOW061’ included in the sale
- 107,800 miles indicated
- In current ownership for around three years
- Road-registered in Malta
- Exempt from technical inspection
- Right-hand drive
The Condition
- Bodywork restoration was performed at some point between 1998 and 2001, with heater channels and floor pans replaced
- Full respray in L41 Black completed around two years ago, along with some localised bodywork repair
- The decklid has some minor imperfections and small bubbles are also appearing on rear quarter panel
- The vendor informs us that the underside of the vehicle has no corrosion
- The entire interior has been reupholstered between 1998-2001, with everything being replaced to look new and keep it looking original; now showing some light signs of age
- All original Sekurit glass
- All rubbers replaced
- NOS BNIB chrome and running boards
- Slight pitting to the chrome visible
The Mechanics
- 1.2-litre air-cooled flat-four
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Engine serviced and reportedly starts easily
- Upgraded exhaust
- Refurbished brakes
- Empi short-shifter
- Monroe shock absorbers
- Drop spindles
- 4” Inch narrowed beam with adjuster
To drive, the vendor says “it’s been lowered perfectly and cruises fantastically”
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1960
- Make Volkswagen
- Model Beetle
- Colour Black
- Odometer 7,527 Miles
- Engine size 1200
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Ħ'Attard
- Location International
- Country Malta
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