Summary

Powered by a retrofitted 1,915cc flat-4 engine mated to a Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transaxle. Equipped with a 1962 Porsche 356 SC 4-wheel disc brake system and rear axle with red calipers, as well as a dual-exhaust system.

Details

This Volkswagen is a 1956 Oval-Window VW Beetle with a sliding sunroof. This Beetle was professionally restored by a previous owner and features several performance and aesthetic upgrades, while still holding a classic look and feel. Powered by a retrofitted 1,915cc flat-4 engine mated to a Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transaxle. It is equipped with a 1962 Porsche 356 SC 4-wheel disc brake system and rear axle with red calipers, as well as a dual-exhaust system. The exterior features chrome-finished bumpers and mirrors, rubberized running boards and rolls on polished 15-inch Fuchs-style alloy wheels. The interior features a sliding dark brown canvas sunroof, wool upholstery, bamboo parcel tray and a Blaupunkt radio. An ivory-colored two-spoke batwing steering wheel frames an 80-mph speedometer with a centered tachometer on the dashboard. The VW's seats were upholstered in multi-striped tan cloth with a matching headliner, door panels, and carpeting along with dark brown piping, with material sourced from 1953-dated wool installed by a known marque restoration specialist. In addition, the Beetle also features a body-color dashboard, lap belts, crank windows, rubber floor mats and passenger grab handles.