1956 Volkswagen Beetle

KEY FACTS A highly desirable right-hand-drive Oval Window Volkswagen Beetle De Luxe Sedan, representing one of the marque's most iconic post-war designs. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre air-cooled flat-four engine driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. This example was delivered new as a right-hand-drive De Luxe Sedan, built in CKD (Completely Knocked Down) form to M400 specification. Volkswagen Classic documentation confirms chassis number 1-0958113 and original delivery via Kemsley Volkswagen, London, for Great Britain / Australia. The car has reportedly remained with the same family from new, having been purchased on 7 December 1955 before later passing through inheritance and multiple generations to the current owner, who has owned it for the past 10 years. The seller states that it underwent a comprehensive 18-month restoration during 1994-95, including complete rebuilds of the original matching engine and gearbox, bodywork refurbishment, a full repaint, renewed interior trim, braking system overhaul and replacement wiring loom, and has since covered approximately 1,00 miles. The seller states that the car has earned numerous concours and club awards between 1995 and the early 2000s, including multiple 'Car of the Show', 'Best Original Beetle', 'Best Interior', 'Best Mechanicals', 'Best Restored Beetle' and 'Best Beetle' titles, and has reportedly subsequently been invited for display at the Brisbane Motor Museum and featured in the ;Cream of the Crop’ section in the Australian VW Scene magazine following the restoration. The odometer indicates 89,635 miles, though this is not warranted. The seller notes the car will be sold without registration. Build year: 1955 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Beetle De Luxe Sedan is finished in an appealing period shade of cream, over a beige vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring complementary brown piping and carpets, a gold-painted steering wheel, a body-coloured dashboard, and chrome tri