Volkswagen Käfer 1200
(1960 - 1978)
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In 1962, five million VW Beetles had already been sold, and nobody could have guessed that this figure would one day reach 20 million. But even then, people wondered about the long-lasting success of the model and wanted to know how the latest examples from 1962 differed from the original model from 1939 or the post-war version from 1952. The magazine 'hobby' brought the three together for comparison. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report from back then and shows the three generations of Beetle in many historical pictures and the original model even in its original sales brochure.
Although it remained virtually unchanged on the outside, VW continued to develop the Beetle under its high-quality, thick bodywork. For the 1961 model year, the successful model was given a new engine with more displacement and more power with lower fuel consumption. The tester of the "Automobil Illustrierte" magazine was completely enthusiastic about the new 1200cc boxer. This article reproduces the wording of a test report from 1961 and shows the revised VW in historical photos.
Sports cars and mass-produced vehicles are at the top of the classic car hit parade in Switzerland. What they have in common is driving pleasure and individual looks. Led by the Volkswagen Beetle, this article briefly describes and shows pictures of the ten most popular classic classic cars in Switzerland.
In the summer of 1960, the magazine 'hobby' was given the opportunity to test the 1961 Beetle. Although many improvements were found, there was great disappointment at the lack of a new look. Today we know that this strategy was probably a wise one and are delighted with the original Beetle. This report presents the original wording of the test at the time, but in particular shows an extensive photo gallery that illustrates the constant improvements made to the successful Wolfsburg model between 1938 and 1980, supplemented by an extremely rare sales brochure from the 1950s.
Everyone knows it, almost everyone has driven it or has a friend who did. The VW Beetle was the most common car on our roads in the sixties and seventies. Today, the Beetle is a classic car and is rarely seen in everyday life. As a classic, it is a pleasant companion and, if its weaknesses are forgiven, it is a lot of fun to drive without incurring major costs. This report goes briefly into the history, but in particular shows an example from 1961 in detail and describes the emotions that arise when driving such a classic. An extremely rich selection of pictures from yesterday and today, many original brochures and even the running noise provide a comprehensive overall impression.
The VW 1200 was thoroughly revised in 1961. Many details had been improved without calling the basic concept into question. Many of the improvements were commented on favorably by the testers. At the same time, however, shortcomings were also pointed out. The conclusion of the test: If you want maximum reliability and operational safety and need a car that is agile and adequately powerful in traffic, but are prepared to accept the inherent disadvantages of the VW, then even today (1961) you can't make a better choice.
Despite increasingly strong competition, the Beetle was still the most successful car in the small mid-size class at the beginning of the sixties, yet unpretentious and frugal. Thanks to a series of barely visible improvements in driving characteristics, it also met higher demands from 1962 onwards. With its smooth 34 hp engine, the VW 1200 was an economical and sufficiently fast means of transportation. This article reproduces the test report from the 1962 Motor-Rundschau.
The VW 1200 Standard was, so to speak, the epitome of the everyday car. Although it lagged behind its competitors and even its brothers in terms of comfort and performance, it scored points with its simple but robust technology and very easy maintenance. This article reproduces the original wording of a test from 1963 and shows the Beetle from back then (mostly as a De Luxe, however) in many historical pictures.
The predominant car on the roads of Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the early 1960s was the Volkswagen Beetle. Over the years, the Wolfsburg-based company had perfected it and made it better and more reliable step by step. However, a circle of competitors formed around Wolfsburg that were superior to the Beetle in terms of comfort, space, driving performance and economy ... and still lost out in the local market. This report characterizes the generation of thousands using the examples of the Austin Mini Cooper, DKW F12, Fiat 850, Ford Anglia, Morris 1100, Opel Kadett, Panhard PL17, Renault R8 and Simca 1000. The article is illustrated with over 120 archive photos and over a dozen original sales brochures.
DKW vs. Fiat vs. VW - this is the title of the third hobby super test. The third edition of this popular test series chases the aforementioned vehicles with the maximum permissible load weight over a total of 25 mountain passes. Of course, crazy experiments, as they can only come from the hobby testers, are not missing here either... A subsequent dissection of the vehicles and a comprehensive evaluation are of course also included.
Volkswagen built the VW Beetle (also known as the Type 11 or 1200) for many decades. Accordingly, the marketing people at Volkswagen had to come up with some ideas to present the Beetle as attractively as possible. This picture story shows excerpts from a sales brochure from 1964, which explains why the VW Beetle is so popular.
In November 1964, the previous standard Beetle became the VW 1200 A. Since then, even the economy model could do without the double clutch and intermediate throttle, as the fully synchronized gearbox of the export model was now also installed here as standard. The reduced equipment remained unchanged, as did the 30 hp engine. The weaker engine in particular, in combination with the new transmission, became a point of criticism, as this historical test report explains.
A low-cost entry into racing was the order of the day in the sixties in favor of promoting young talent. When the first single-seaters with VW technology arrived in Europe from the USA, not only did the young drivers recognize their opportunity, but resourceful racing car manufacturers also seized the opportunity to sell large numbers of simple Formula Vee vehicles, two of whom were Heinz Fuchs and Jürg Dubler. What do these 375 kg racing cars offer and how big is the difference to the VW Beetle, which provided the technology? These questions are answered in this extensively illustrated driving report.
Year after year, the Wolfsburg-based company perfected its Beetle. But in 1965, the performance of the Volkswagen was increased by 18 percent. And this was just one of 22 improvements made to the tried-and-tested everyday car. No wonder the updated Beetle attracted a lot of interest at the time. And to this day, it has blossomed into a popular and sociable classic car. This driving report is dedicated to the VW 1300, which was built between 1965 and 1967. It describes the history of the model, the reviews at the time and today's driving impressions. The report is illustrated with current and historical photographs. The sound samples are of course also included.
For most people, the VW Beetle is the Volkswagen par excellence, in every sense of the word. A car for the people, a people's car. And the Beetle was indeed an above-average success. But before it, Ford's Model T had already passed the 15 million mark, and in modern times the Toyota Corolla, VW Golf and Ford's F-series even managed to reach over 30 million, although they were not the only people's cars to do so. This report looks back at some selected production successes in car history and shows them in 200 pictures. A feast for the eyes!
Not so many years ago, the VW Beetle was the most-produced vehicle in automotive history, but it has since been overtaken by more modern successors. However, the popularity of the round rear-engined car remains unbroken, and even as a classic car it is high up in the registration rankings. A Beetle makes drivers, passengers and passers-by smile, and that is precisely the aim of this story illustrated with particularly emotional pictures for the 2016 Beetle Year.
Current market prices for Volkswagen Käfer 1200
2-Door Sedan, 29 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 43 PS, 1285 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1584 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 1192 cm3
Convertible, 34 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 1192 cm3
Convertible, 29 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 29 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 29 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 34 PS, 1192 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1285 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1285 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 1285 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 43 PS, 1285 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 50 PS, 1584 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Volkswagen Käfer 1200
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1977 Sold SWVA Dorset Sale (October 28, 2016) |
Käfer 1200 | 1977 | Sold | SWVA Dorset Sale (October 28, 2016) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1962 Sold Coys Spring Classics 2015 (March 10, 2015) |
Käfer 1200 | 1962 | Sold | Coys Spring Classics 2015 (March 10, 2015) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1976 Not Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 13, 2015) |
Käfer 1200 | 1976 | Not Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 13, 2015) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1970 Sold ACA Kings Lynn (January 23, 2016) |
Käfer 1200 | 1970 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn (January 23, 2016) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1968 Sold H&H Classics Buxton Auction (July 29, 2015) |
Käfer 1200 | 1968 | Sold | H&H Classics Buxton Auction (July 29, 2015) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1961 Sold Auktionshaus Lippe Oldtimerauktion in Borken (November 5, 2016) |
Käfer 1200 | 1961 | Sold | Auktionshaus Lippe Oldtimerauktion in Borken (November 5, 2016) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1961 Sold Charterhouse Shepton Mallet (February 14, 2016) |
Käfer 1200 | 1961 | Sold | Charterhouse Shepton Mallet (February 14, 2016) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1961 Not Sold Coys Classic Days at Schloss Dyck (August 5, 2017) |
Käfer 1200 | 1961 | Not Sold | Coys Classic Days at Schloss Dyck (August 5, 2017) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1977 Sold Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars and Motorcycle (November 12, 2014) |
Käfer 1200 | 1977 | Sold | Bonhams Collectors Motor Cars and Motorcycle (November 12, 2014) | |
| Volkswagen Käfer 1200 1977 Sold H&H Classics The Chateau Impney Motor Car Auction (December 3, 2014) |
Käfer 1200 | 1977 | Sold | H&H Classics The Chateau Impney Motor Car Auction (December 3, 2014) |
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