1958 Volkswagen Karmann Kabriolett Convertible Cabriolet RHD

Price: - Item location: Bradenton, Florida, United States
Description:

1958 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Deluxe Export

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful 1958 convertible. In 1958 there were 432,619 Beetles madein Germany and only 3,261 of these were convertibles, which were exported to the USA. The vehicle had a full body off restoration in England, back in 2000, which included the bespoke interior by Bernard Newbury and paint by The Paintbox. It has been featured twice in Volks World magazine. When it was imported into the UK it was converted to a RHD. Since coming to the USA it has won many awards at car shows.
Bodywork: Metalwork is very solid, with no accident damage and requiring no welding. The important chassischannel re-enforcers, convertible door braces are all present and solid.The door gaps are good as they should be. Paintwork is a 1973 special edition Porsche Flieder.There-spray was a bare metal project. Thecar wassprayed inside and out andmatches throughout.The vehicle has always been kept garaged, and while the paint does show some signs of aging it still shows well and draws attention wherever it goes. The small defects in the paint, as shown in the photos, have been like that since I bought it and have not got worse. The car comes with a 3 piece front bra, which has protected the paint work from stone chips. The chrome work is shiny, locks work, and the windows roll up and down freely. Swan neck mirrors have been added to the front quarter panels for better rear visibility. The bumpers are the original heavy duty German bumpers and were re-chromed during the restoration.
Electrical: The electrics are very neat. As shown in the photos the front fusebox area is protected by a removable cover.The horn, turn signals, wipers, headlights, stop lights all work as they should.The car was re-wired by a professional ex-Rolls Royce factory employee to 12v specification. The front fog light is for show only, but the rear red accessory stop light isa great safety feature, giving much more warning light than the standard lights. The Dehne fuel gauge is not connected to the fuel tank. The tank itself was relined and is rust free.
Wheels and brakes: California Cruz wheels which are about a year old and in great shape.A new brake master cylinder was recently fitted, together withnew front wheel cylinders, brake shoes and flexible lines. The hard brake lines are in good condition. The hand/emergency brake works.
Engine: The original 1200cc engine was replacedwith a1600cc dual port motor, with 009 distributor and 34PICT carburetor. The gearbox is a GT Beetle trans with 002 gearset 1-3, 0.89 4th and the 3.88 R&P same as late Karmann Ghias but with a swing axle diff. It shifts very smoothly and cruises nicely on the freeway, keeping up with modern traffic.The exhaust is the standard part,complete with working heat exchangers.
Interior: Front and rear seatbelts have been added for safety. It has a locking shifter, locking front hood and locking glovebox. All the interior hardware is the original, including therear view convertible mirror that can be turned to look over the roof when it is down, or adjusted to look through the rear window when the roof is up. The leather seats are a contrasting lemon color stitched by the respected Bernard Newbury. The carpet is a light grey color.
Roof: A very importantarea of a convertible is the top.The whole mechanism, latchesand wood componentson this car are in great shape. There are no rips of tears in theouter fabric. It comes with a boot/cover for when the roof is down.The interior headliner does have a tear in it above the rear window, which is rarely seen as I nearly always drive topless.
Interested parties give me a call. I have owned the vehicle for over 10 years and have a clear title in my name. FYI if you are looking at shipping abroad, the nearest ports that I have used before are Ft. Lauderdale, FL and New Brunswick, GA. To ship to your country it is best to contact a shipping agent and they handle all the transport logistics and customs clearing. If you need it transported within the USA there are numerous companies that give online quotes. Your funds will have to clear before the vehicle is collected.
Vehicle Details:
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Beetle - Classic
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Deluxe Export
  • Year: 1958
  • Mileage: 100600
  • VIN: 2136545
  • Color: Porsche Flieder
  • Engine size: 4-cyl 1600cc
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Lemon seats and grey carpet
  • Drive side: Right-hand drive
  • Safety options: Front and rear seat belts
  • Options: Shifter Lock, Leather Seats
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Want to buy? Contact seller!