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
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