Lot details

Year: 1953
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Registration: LUS 802
Chassis No: 10514837
Engine No: TBC
Mileage: 32,339
•: Early 'oval window' example
•: Impressive customisation

The 1953 oval window VW Beetle is a classic car that marked a significant design evolution from the earlier split-window models. Featuring an oval-shaped rear window, it enhanced rear visibility and added a distinctive style. The Beetle's simple yet iconic design, including its rounded fenders and minimalist interior, made it a symbol of post-war automotive ingenuity. Renowned for its reliability and affordability, the 1953 oval window Beetle remains a beloved collector's item, representing an era of innovative yet practical automotive engineering.

This stunning example has benefitted from an impressive customisation that includes Porsche Recaro type seats, sculpted headlining, doors and rear seat area, zinc plated pedals, lowered suspension, black wheels, red brake calipers, Bugpack oil shocks and a Banjo steering wheel. This striking Beetle benefits from cross drilled and grooved dual circuit disc brakes all round and a heavy-duty uprated brake master cylinder. The interior metalwork, including the heater channels have been colour matched to the stunning orange bodywork. There is also an integrated, polished 10lb nitrous bottle fitted. Surely the realistic estimate for this car is a fraction of the cost of all the custom work carried out to this Volkswagen. Consigned by Dominic Lake