Lot 5054

Auburn Fall 2013

1963 Volkswagen

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$11,000 USD | Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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  • 1,192-cc, 40-hp, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with a four-speed manual gearbox
  • This 1963 Beetle is a very fine example of the last production year for the pleasing covered headlight treatment
  • Handsomely finished with a white exterior and continues to display its very fine restoration
  • Well-finished seats trimmed in light blue vinyl upholstery with smart white piping, as well as light blue and white two-tone door panels
  • Finished chrome and brightwork, front and rear bumper guards, covered headlights, rear fender skirts, black painted steel wheels, chrome “VW” hubcaps and whitewall tires
  • Period-style roof-mounted luggage rack and rear mudguards

1,192-cc, 40-hp, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with Solex carburetor, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms and transverse torsion bars, rear suspension by swing axles with trailing arms and torsion bar and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 94.5-inches

This attractive 1963 Volkswagen Beetle is a lovely example that is handsomely finished with a white exterior and continues to display its very fine restoration. The Beetle’s iconic exterior styling is complemented by an abundance of nicely finished chrome and brightwork, front and rear bumper guards, covered headlights, rear fender skirts, black painted steel wheels, chrome “VW” hubcaps and whitewall tires, along with a period-style roof-mounted luggage rack and rear mudguards.

The characteristically spartan interior is very attractive and well-finished, featuring seats trimmed in light blue vinyl upholstery with smart white piping, as well as light blue and white two-tone door panels, well-fitted gray wool carpet and black floor mats.

This 1963 Beetle is a very fine example of the last production year for the pleasing covered headlight treatment, and it remains in wonderful condition throughout. With its iconic design, complemented by the distinctive sound of its dual exhaust pipes, this “Bug” is a lovely example of one of the 20th century’s most historically significant automobiles.