The Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle changed the world. Like the stupendously successful Ford Model T, it was a simple, properly-engineered automobile that was inexpensive enough to bring motoring to the masses. And like the Model T, it was strong and reliable and was built around the world in mind-boggling quantities.

VW’s Beetle soon became ubiquitous all over the world, even in the United States, where horsepower had always ruled. Over the years, details changed and displacement increased, but the basic look remained. When production ceased in Mexico in 2003, 21,529,464 had been built in plants on every continent but Antarctica.

This charming Beetle is a remarkably original and well-preserved car that has been meticulously documented from new. The consignor reports that virtually every aspect of the car is original, including the paint and interior. It has only had two owners from new and was originally purchased in Sacramento. Other than one summer spent in the Hamptons, this Beetle has been in the dry, car friendly climates of California and Arizona since day one. The large sunroof adds greatly to the pleasurable driving experience and is ideal for warm summer days. Extensive documents recording the history of this Beetle are included with the sale.