1964 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet, a nice driver out of single-family ownership for nearly four decades. Finished in Pearl White with a black top and red interior, this is a remarkably honest and original example with fewer than 40,000 believed original miles.

The present owner's late father acquired this car in 1986 from Little Motors in Albany, New York. An odometer disclosure statement from the selling dealer in 1986 claimed 33,544 actual miles (the car was previously owned by an elderly couple who lived in downtown Albany who drove it sparingly). The present indicated mileage, 39,765, is believed to be the actual original mileage (the low mileage accumulated under present ownership is well documented in the records).

A new black vinyl convertible top was installed in 1996 at 36,819 miles and still looks brand new. Records indicate the car got new carpet at the same time. The car was repainted to a nice standard in the original color prior to 1986. Floors are in good condition but there is some minor rust in the channels, as seen in the underside photos. Bumpers, hubcaps and trim are in good original condition, with light patina. Seats and door panels are original. Dash remains in original paint and is pristine original condition; original speedometer is clear and working.

The 1200 cc flat four starts easily and runs great; despite the low mileage, this car has been started and driven at least once a month and has never sat for an extended period. Recent service within the last 1,000 miles includes a battery, oil change and tune-up with Pertronix electronic ignition and new distributor (original distributor with points and condenser are included with the sale), valve adjustment, rear brake cylinders and hoses, front end rebuild with new king pins, upper and lower steering knuckle cross pins and tie rods. The front brakes were rebuilt in 1990 at 35,352 miles. Horn, lights, turn signals, wipers, etc. are all working as they should.

Spare, jack, tools, original owner's manual, complete service records since 1986 and a photo of it sitting on the dealer's lot in 1986 are included with the sale. We've driven it nearly 50 miles in the course of picking it up from our client's house south of Savannah -- it's a charming car that runs and drives nicely. Out of nearly 1 million Beetles produced in 1964, only around 10,000 were convertibles (and far fewer have survived). For more information about this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle convertible for sale at Motorcar Studio in Savannah, please call 404-692-5250.