This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is a gray-over-red convertible that was refurbished with work including refinishing the exterior, replacement of the upholstery and soft top, and overhauls of the braking and suspension systems.
A replacement flat-four was rebuilt and balanced with a 1,400cc ‘big-bore’ piston and steel stroker crankshaft kit fitted at that time.
Additional features include a 12-volt conversion and dual-reservoir master cylinder.
Servicing completed in preparation for the sale included cleaning of the fuel tank and filter, and an oil change.
Power is sent through a synchronized four-speed manual transaxle.
Features include chrome bumpers with overriders.
Additional details include halogen headlights, LED tail light bulbs, ‘pea shooter’ exhaust tips, a replacement light grey soft top and a black top boot.
Cream-painted 15″ steel wheels wear VW-logo hubcaps and are wrapped in Vredestein tires.
The braking and suspension systems were rebuilt at the time of the refurbishment, with additions including a front sway bar, a camber compensator kit, and a Koni steering damper.
A brake fluid flush was performed in preparation for the sale, and the brake shoes were adjusted.
Red vinyl upholstery and white piping covers the seats, and additional interior trimmings include a body-color dashboard and two-tone door panel trim.
Equipment includes gray carpeting, door pockets, and manually operated windows.
Lap belts are fitted for the front and rear occupants.
An ivory-colored two-spoke steering wheel features a Wolfsburg-crest center cap and frames a VDO 80-mph speedometer.
The five-digit odometer shows 52k miles, true mileage is unknown.
