Classic VW BuGs RM Sothebys Auctions off Original 1952 Split

FROM RM SOTHEBYS:  Sold for 62K USD

Cultural icon, political statement, mass transport exercise, and even film star—there can be few cars which have crossed as many boundaries as the Volkswagen Beetle, nor engendered quite such affection along the way. With over 21.5 million manufactured between 1938 and 2003, it truly was the people’s car.

One of the last ‘split rear screen’ cars produced, factory records confirm that this example was completed on 4 March 1952 and was dispatched to the Swedish Volkswagen agent Scania Vabis – forerunner of the present day automotive and industrial giant. The first owner was Mr Anton Jannson of Soderby-Karl, near Stockholm, who retained it until 2014, when it was acquired by the vendor.

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Last Updated: February 9th, 2017