Description
Volkswagen Käfer Faltdach | 1962
Highlights:
– 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Faltdach folding fabric sunroof
– Original factory colour, turquoise green
– Interior reupholstered using original material from the German manufacturer
– Original licence plate and registration document present
The seller offers for sale this 1962 Volkswagen Käfer Faltdach, powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in its original factory colour, a turquoise green that was offered until 1964, this Beetle is fitted with the desirable Faltdach folding fabric sunroof that rolls back to open the cabin to the sky while retaining the closed bodywork of the standard saloon. According to the seller, the car has been restored and has been kept in the same ownership for more than thirty years, latterly garage-kept. The interior upholstery has been redone using original material ordered directly from the German manufacturer, and the original licence plate and registration certificate accompany the car.
The Volkswagen Beetle is among the most recognisable and historically significant cars ever built. Conceived as an affordable car for everyone, it went on to become one of the longest-running and highest-volume designs in automotive history, with production spanning decades and continents. Early cars such as this 1962 example are particularly prized for their period detailing and characterful air-cooled engineering. The Faltdach version, with its full-length folding cloth roof, was a popular factory option that offered much of the open-air appeal of a cabriolet while preserving the structure and practicality of the saloon, and surviving examples in their original colour are increasingly sought after.
Behind the wheel, the early Beetle offers a charmingly simple and engaging experience, with its rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four, light controls and unmistakable character. The turquoise green paintwork, the period interior and the folding roof combine to make this a particularly appealing example of an iconic classic. With its long single ownership, original colour and documented history, this Käfer Faltdach would make a rewarding addition to any collection of air-cooled Volkswagens or post-war classics.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
