1949 Volkswagen Beetle

VIN: 1383890

$15,490

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Apeldoorn, NL

  • Event date

    Aug 31, 2003

  • Lot

    35

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    1383890

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  • Body style

    Split-Window Sedan

  • Interior Color

    Grey cloth

  • Exterior Color

    Grey

  • Generation

    1949-1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Painted bumpers, Red wheels and pinstripe. Very early postwar VW with 1,130cc engine, restored to good operating and cosmetic condition.

Market commentary

Its unlikely Bill Mitchell got the idea for the split window Corvette from these early VWs. This is a fun driver for which a very healthy price was paid.

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