{"id":499083,"date":"2020-12-02T23:25:46","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T04:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=299707"},"modified":"2024-12-06T03:50:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T03:50:27","slug":"volkswagen-karmann-beetle-cabriolet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/volkswagen-karmann-beetle-cabriolet\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Restored Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Cabriolet to be Auctioned"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>This week a brilliantly restored Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Cabriolet is being auctioned online at Stratas Auctions.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>As early as 1935-36, <a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/porsche-356\/\">Ferdinand Porsche<\/a> was in discussions with Karmann about the possibility of developing a prototype Volkswagen convertible. However, it was not until post-WWII in 1949 that the official order came in from Volkswagen for Karmann to go ahead and produce the first 1,000 four-seater, four-wing convertible Type 15 cars.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":299709,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Exterior_StratasAuctions-4_1602271648-1-750x600-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-597220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Exterior_StratasAuctions-4_1602271648-1-750x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Exterior_StratasAuctions-4_1602271648-1-750x600-1.jpg 750w, 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the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/gitis-angels-powering-into-24-hours-nurburgring\/\">VW Golf<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>The immaculate anthracite grey 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Cabriolet was acquired by the consignee as a barn find in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin<\/a>, where it was left uninterrupted for 3 decades.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":299710,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab-front-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab-front-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" 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pains were taken during the restoration process to ensure that the original metal was preserved, including the doors, fenders, front and rear aprons, as well as the hood.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":299711,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_front-wheel-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_front-wheel-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_front-wheel-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_front-wheel-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_front-wheel-1-1024x768.jpg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-803505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_interior-1-1-770x513.jpg 770w, 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Interior_back-seat-1-750x500-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-597224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Interior_back-seat-1-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Interior_back-seat-1-750x500-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Interior_back-seat-1-750x500-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Interior_back-seat-1-750x500-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61BeetleKarmannCab_Interior_back-seat-1-750x500-1-360x240.jpg 360w, 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From the completion of the restoration, the car has only traveled 118 kilometers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>During the restoration process, the engine, transmission, and chassis components were all fully rebuilt. All seems to be in excellent condition and shows great attention to detail with the correct stickers and finishes in place. Any hardware that was replaced was finished to ensure that future rust and corrosion issues will be avoided.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":299714,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61-BeetleKarmannCab_EngineBay-1-750x563-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-597225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61-BeetleKarmannCab_EngineBay-1-750x563-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61-BeetleKarmannCab_EngineBay-1-750x563-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61-BeetleKarmannCab_EngineBay-1-750x563-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61-BeetleKarmannCab_EngineBay-1-750x563-1-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/61-BeetleKarmannCab_EngineBay-1-750x563-1-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":20} \/-->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>For more information regarding this Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Cabriolet, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/stratas.auction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stratas Auctions<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>[Stratas Auctions]<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week a brilliantly restored Volkswagen Karmann Beetle Cabriolet is being auctioned online at Stratas Auctions. 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