1963 Volkswagen Beetle “Faltdach” (Lot 24)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens — a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.

On-site lot viewings are available by appointment at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah, 1446 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31405.

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The 1963 model year was pivotal for the iconic Volkswagen Beetle’s evolution. Known for its distinctive rounded shape and rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Beetle had already become a symbol of practicality and reliability. And in 1963, VW introduced several important updates. The rear window was enlarged for better visibility, the heating system was improved, and the seats became deeply contoured and highly adjustable.

And thanks to refinements in the steering system and torsion-bar suspension — including the addition of a sway bar — new Beetles rode smoother and handled better, with less vibration and more passenger comfort. Mounted in the rear, the car’s 1.2L (1192cc) engine only weighed around 250 pounds but produced 40 horsepower, and was connected to a four-speed manual transmission, offering a good combination of modest performance and dependable operation. The “Bug” was attractive, affordable, and easy to maintain then, and remains a beloved classic now.

This example is finished in gray with red upholstery, rides on 15” wheels wearing whitewall tires, and features a roof-mounted luggage rack. Its air-cooled flat-four engine is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Uniquely, the car the fitted with a folding fabric roof known as “Faltdach” in German.

This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is now offered at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a clean Pennsylvania title in the current owner's name.

Highlights  

• Offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection 

• Finished in gray with red upholstery  

• Faltdach folding fabric sunroof 

• 15” wheels 

• Roof luggage rack 

• 1.2L air-cooled flat four cylinder  

• 4-speed manual transmission 

Factory Equipment  

• Steel body 

• Larger rear window 

• Faltdach folding fabric sunroof 

• Redesigned bucket seats 

• Rear-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive 

• Worm-gear steering  

Known Imperfections  

• Imperfections in paint 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.  

Ownership History

This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is offered from The Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

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