1953 Volkswagen Beetle

1953 Volkswagen Beetle

This 1953 Volkswagen Beetle is believed to be one of the first 100 Volkswagen Beetles sold in Canada in 1953 which was the first year the Beetle was available there.

This Beetle has undergone a full pan off restoration and at that time had a color change to dark blue metallic with a period correct gray cloth interior.

Although it does not have its original engine it does house a correct replacement for a 1953.

This 1953 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible highlighted features:

• Pan off restoration
• Correct engine for 1953
• Correct transmission for 1953 no first gear synchro
• Period correct wool headliner
• Period correct seat cover and interior panels
• Original cardboard glove box
• Period correct shift pattern shift knob
• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• Original starter key
• Original “Ribbed” semaphores
• 6 volt electrical system
• Original SEKURIT side and rear window glass
• Replacement windshield
• Aluminum 100mm gas cap
• Original glass “Heart” tail lights
• Single tip muffler
• Battery cut-off switch
• Auxiliary third brake light
• Auxiliary directionals