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Volkswagen Käfer (1958)

Volkswagen Beetle (1958), partially restored, repainted, engine overhauled, with TÜV certification and H license plate

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Overview

Manufacturer
Model
Käfer
Year
1958
Transmission
Manual
Horsepower
28
Milage
3.748 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country Version
DE
Location
DE-25832 Tönning
Color
Black
Type of auction
With reserve
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Volkswagen Käfer (1958)

Louis Kalendruschat

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by Louis Kalendruschat

This is a highly sought-after early Beetle in excellent condition. The car has undergone extensive restoration, including a new paint job and an engine overhaul. With its beautifully preserved interior and classic black exterior, this Beetle exudes timeless charm. A timeless classic!

Price Estimation23.000 € - 25.999 €
Vehicle description

Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
    • 174 photos
    • Paint thickness measurement
    • Video including engine run and test drive
  • Partial restoration in 2015; the following were replaced during the restoration:
    • New gaskets
    • Completely repainted
    • Engine overhauled
    • Folding roof replaced
    • Headliner replaced

Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1958
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine with 28 hp
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Black
  • Interior: Gray fabric
  • TÜV valid until 09/2027, H-license plate

Condition

Exterior

  • Exterior color in classic black
  • Paintwork renewed during restoration (completely repainted). Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 253 and 840 micrometers. (Images 157 to 170)
  • The paint and body are accordingly in very good condition with only minimal signs of wear
  • No rust is known
  • Classic steel wheels with hubcaps and whitewall tires installed (good tread, tires from 2015)
  • The black folding roof is in near-new condition; it was replaced in 2015

Interior

  • Interior features a classic two-tone combination of gray and blue
  • Classic white two-spoke steering wheel with VW emblem
  • Light-colored headliner, replaced during restoration and neatly finished
  • Interior is very well-maintained with only slight signs of wear typical for its age

Mechanics

  • The Beetle is ready to drive immediately
  • The engine was overhauled in 2015 as part of the restoration and runs very smoothly
  • The transmission also shifts flawlessly
  • No known mechanical issues
  • Last service in September 2025

History

Ownership History

  • 2014 to present: Current owner
  • Total number of owners unknown

Service history

  • An engine overhaul was performed in 2015 as part of the restoration
  • Last service performed in September 2025

Documents

  • Invoices (Images 148, 150–156)
  • TÜV report (Image 149)

Summary

This 1958 VW Beetle with a folding top features a classic black paint job and was partially restored in 2015. During the restoration, the vehicle was completely disassembled and repainted; additionally, the seals, folding top, headliner, and engine were refurbished. The vehicle has been in its current owner’s possession since 2014, is registered, and has an H-license plate.

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Questions and Comments

  • bardobardo
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    about 2 hours ago

    Können Sie zu der Angabe Motor mit 28 PS etwas sagen? Es gab 24,5, dann 30 und später 34 PS. Soweit man sehen kann, ist der Lichtmaschinenfuss mit dem Motorgehäuse vergossen, was auf 30 PS hindeutet. Danke Ihnen und viel Erfolg

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