Vehicle Description
There is no car in history quite like the Volkswagen Beetle. Over 21 million were built across 65 years of continuous production, making it the best-selling single-platform car ever made. While American automakers in 1962 were competing to build longer, lower, and wider, Volkswagen took out full-page ads that simply said "Think Small." The strategy worked. By 1962 Volkswagen controlled nearly 57 percent of the entire American import car market, and the Beetle was the most popular foreign-made car in the country by a wide margin. This one is finished in Seafoam Green with chrome bumpers and trim, whitewall tires, and a look that is as clean and charming today as it was the day it was built.
Under the rear lid is the 1.2 liter air-cooled flat four backed by a four speed manual. There is no radiator, no coolant system, and no water pump. The engine is simple, light, and almost entirely self-sufficient, which is a large part of why these cars are still running and driving over 60 years later. Volkswagen was advertising 32 miles per gallon in their 1962 brochures at a time when that number was essentially unheard of for any production car. It does not accelerate quickly and it does not need to. It does what it does with a quiet confidence that makes it genuinely enjoyable to drive.
Inside, the white leather interior is clean and well done against a green dash and white headliner, carrying the color theme throughout the cabin in a way that feels cohesive and intentional. Crank windows are correct and expected, and the whole interior is simple, honest, and exactly what a car like this should be.
The 1962 model year brought a notable update that sounds small but made a real difference in daily life. For the first time in Beetle history, the car came with a fuel gauge. Before 1962, drivers had to manually flip a reserve tap under the dash when the engine started sputtering, then hope they made it to a station. That is the kind of detail that tells you just how far back the Beetle's origins go, and how much of that original simplicity is still present in a car like this one. Chrome bumpers, whitewalls, and Seafoam Green make this one of the most visually complete and appealing Beetles you will find.
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Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Sea Foam Green
- Interior Color:
- White
Vehicle Warranty
New Vehicles come with a full-factory warranty. Used vehicles may have a remaining-factory warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
Terms and Conditions
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: All of the vehicles we list on eBay are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment.
Payment Types: Cash in person, Certified Funds, Institutional Financing
All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close. There is a $280 dealer documentation fee added to all sales.
Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees, if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
Sales tax, title, license fee, registration fee, dealer documentary fee ($260), finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price. Vehicle is listed locally, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time.
