For an absolute no thrills stripped down car. The interior albeit basic is nicer than many of the later variations & spec levels. For starters the upholstery fabric looks so much nicer than the black vinyl seats of 70's era Beetles. Interesting that the final Beetles made in Mexico reverted back to being almost free of chrome trim just like these early models.
There are two additional changes during the 1953 VW Beetle model year. They are: 1). Locking buttons are added to glass vent windows, and 2). One piece oval piece rear window replaced two piece split windows.
It is beautiful, I’m working slowly towards getting a bug, however having such and old like worth money beetle would be nice I actually just want a reliable one in really good shape, I’m looking to maintain not rebuild, restore or what have you, but just I fan pretty reliable vw beetle classic
I love it. It's kind of a Doo Dooey color tho. You didn't say anything about the engine. I'm guessing it has the all mighty 25hp. Grandpa's would go about maybe 60mph. His bug was a 53. The dash was different. Seeing this brings back fun memories.
Withn the exception of the license plates. Wet Germany had difference license plates in the year the car was built. Those on the car were introduced in 1956 and show a car registered to the city of Bonn for official use only. Private cars had one or two letters following the BN (for Bonn).
There are 13 changes for 1953 VW Bug. they are: 1).Glass vent windows added; formerly vent flaps on front quarter panels, 2).Two brake and taillights; formerly one stoplight on rear (engine) deck lid, 3).Heating control by rotary knob; formerly pull knob, 4). 5.00 x 15 inch tires replaced 5.00 x 16 inch tires, 5).Dashboard, and speedometer redesigned, needle is pointed at lower left of dial; formerly at upper right, 6).Steering wheel has two horizontal spokes; formerly three spokes,
7). Glove compartment gets door; formerly open bin, 8). 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears are synchronized; formerly crash box, 9).Horn grilles are oval in shape; formerly round shaped, 10).Smoother bumpers; formerly fluted bumpers, 11).Brake fluid reservoir relocated behind spare tire; formerly at master cylinder, 12).Window crank make 3 and a half turns; formerly 10 and a half turns, and 13).Turn signal lever moved to steering column from dashboard.
That's right! And the "BN - 5090" plate is not an ordinary one, it shows that the car is run by a public authority, like for instance the administration of the city Bonn. Regular plates carry one or two letters in front of the numerics like "BN - JK 5090".
Sorry, but the license pllates are Not time Period correct. They we're presented in March 1956. The City ( Here BN för Bonn) plus four Numbers were only given Out for official Cars owned by the City or Others official institutions and never for civilians!
This Bug is such a nice piece of german automotive history. Thank's for the film🙏👍
11 year restoration paid off. What a gem! Split windows are my favorite
Tube radio no doubt sounds gorgeous.
For an absolute no thrills stripped down car. The interior albeit basic is nicer than many of the later variations & spec levels. For starters the upholstery fabric looks so much nicer than the black vinyl seats of 70's era Beetles. Interesting that the final Beetles made in Mexico reverted back to being almost free of chrome trim just like these early models.
Gratulation zum schönen Standard ! Sind auch bei uns in Europa sehr sehr selten .
There are two additional changes during the 1953 VW Beetle model year. They are: 1). Locking buttons are added to glass vent windows, and 2). One piece oval piece rear window replaced two piece split windows.
Excelente video!
Schön!👍
It is beautiful, I’m working slowly towards getting a bug, however having such and old like worth money beetle would be nice I actually just want a reliable one in really good shape, I’m looking to maintain not rebuild, restore or what have you, but just I fan pretty reliable vw beetle classic
I love it. It's kind of a Doo Dooey color tho. You didn't say anything about the engine. I'm guessing it has the all mighty 25hp. Grandpa's would go about maybe 60mph. His bug was a 53. The dash was different. Seeing this brings back fun memories.
Perfection.
Withn the exception of the license plates. Wet Germany had difference license plates in the year the car was built. Those on the car were introduced in 1956 and show a car registered to the city of Bonn for official use only. Private cars had one or two letters following the BN (for Bonn).
I think in 1949 and 50, the Standard is all that was available. Not sure about 51.
There are 13 changes for 1953 VW Bug. they are: 1).Glass vent windows added; formerly vent flaps on front quarter panels, 2).Two brake and taillights; formerly one stoplight on rear (engine) deck lid, 3).Heating control by rotary knob; formerly pull knob, 4). 5.00 x 15 inch tires replaced 5.00 x 16 inch tires, 5).Dashboard, and speedometer redesigned, needle is pointed at lower left of dial; formerly at upper right, 6).Steering wheel has two horizontal spokes; formerly three spokes,
7). Glove compartment gets door; formerly open bin, 8). 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears are synchronized; formerly crash box, 9).Horn grilles are oval in shape; formerly round shaped, 10).Smoother bumpers; formerly fluted bumpers, 11).Brake fluid reservoir relocated behind spare tire; formerly at master cylinder, 12).Window crank make 3 and a half turns; formerly 10 and a half turns, and 13).Turn signal lever moved to steering column from dashboard.
14)."T" type handle on rear deck lid introduced; formerly open loop type.
You know your Beetle history well. Thank you for sharing, well done! 👍✌
Why don't you show the engine? Is it an original? I'm sure people would be very interested.
NO engine display?
No, the Bonn license plates are not period correct. In 1952 Germany still had occupation plates which had white letters on black plates.
That's right! And the "BN - 5090" plate is not an ordinary one, it shows that the car is run by a public authority, like for instance the administration of the city Bonn. Regular plates carry one or two letters in front of the numerics like "BN - JK 5090".
Actuleebe! Derfreben VW isur very dac coolae
Der Benzinhahn zeigt nach rechts, das ist die Stellung Reserve. Es ist Zeit zu tanken.
1966 battle witn sunroof sll original
Beautiful Bug but the color is terrible. The letters "Ka" are missing on the flower vase. It is called "Kaiserslautern".
I would pay 100k dolars for this car
The flowers are distracting.
Sorry, but the license pllates are Not time Period correct. They we're presented in March 1956. The City ( Here BN för Bonn) plus four Numbers were only given Out for official Cars owned by the City or Others official institutions and never for civilians!
The paint of the wheels bumpers and the red stripes may be quit originality to the car.🤦♂️🤷♂️
Standard heißt, unsynchronisiertes Getriebe, Seilzugbremsen und kein Original Radio. Wer beraucht das?