1968 Volkswagen Beetle

Description

Volkswagen called its Type 1 Beetle the “small wonder.” Originally known as the “people’s car” — the English translation of Volkswagen —the Type 1 is a global icon, recognized by various other nicknames around the world, such as Käfer, Vocho, Coccinelle, Fusca, Maggiolino, and of course, the Beetle. Following its entry into serial production after World War II, it achieved the status of the best-selling car based on a single platform, with 21.5 million units sold.  

This compact and practical vehicle exemplified innovation and design, characterized by its distinctive rounded shape, which was both aerodynamic and visually striking. With its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine mated directly to the transaxle, a 94.5-inch wheelbase, and independent front suspension and swing axle rear suspension, the Beetle sold in hundreds of thousands in the United States throughout the 1960s and are still cherished for the fun-loving lifestyle that has developed around them. 

This 1968 Beetle has been restored in the “Cali” Style with bamboo door liners and parcel shelf, roof rack, even a surfboard—the definition of California dreaming. 

Highlights 

• Represented by the consignor as a rust-free Texas VW Beetle 

• 1.6-liter air-cooled flat-four engine 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Refinished in Maroon paint 

• New bamboo door panels and parcel shelf and dark gray carpet 

Features 

• Aftermarket roof rack 

• Floor mounted gear selector  

• Front bucket seats   

• Chrome bumpers   

• Bakelite steering wheel 

• Pivoting vent windows 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle is presented as a restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections. It has been garage kept and driven at least every weekend. 

Included 

• Surfboard for display  

• Several VW-themed man-cave decorations 

Ownership History 

The consignor of this 1968 Volkswagen Beetle has owned it since 2015 and states that it is in “great shape, driven every weekend, and always garage-kept. The person I bought it from in 2015 was also local in the Houston area, and he had it for over 10 years so it has been in Texas for at least two decades and it's know