The Volkswagen Beetle was introduced to the United States in 1950. The car was designed by Ferdinand Porsche who was directed to build a “peoples car” for Germany. With each year came minor improvements on the previous model. For 1962 the Volkswagen Beetle received a mechanical fuel level gauge which replaced a dated fuel tap system. Also new for sixty-two was a compressed air windscreen washer system that could be filled via Schrader valve at any filling station this replaced the prior hand-pump system. The Beetle was sold in the United States until 1979.

This 1962 Volkswagen Beetle is reported to have been originally purchased by an American living abroad who took delivery in France and shipped the car back to California on their return. The car is presented in Beryll Green with accenting brightwork, riding on whitewall tires with Volkswagen factory wheel covers. The exterior is highlighted by a rare metal-framed wood luggage roof rack. It is powered by an 1,192-cc, 34-hp four-cylinder engine which is paired to a four-speed manual transmission. The interior is completed in off-white with front bucket seats with seatbelts and a rear bench seat. The simple interior features a white steering wheel, an AM/FM radio, sunvisors, door storage pockets and a glovebox. Included in the sale is a rare Volkswagen Beetle toolkit, which is stored with the spare tire.