1953 Volkswagen Limousine [Typ 1]

1953 Volkswagen Limousine [Typ 1] in Les missions de l'hélicoptère, Documentary, 1953

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sixcyl ◊ 2018-06-11 21:52	Split rear window or not?
tore-40 ◊ 2018-06-12 08:21	For sure a 'Splittie' or Brezelkäfer, i.e. fabricated prior to March, 1953 The center post is visible, also the angular mirror was changed to oval for the 'Ovali' (a design feature?). Also looks like a vent window/quarterlight post visible, so probably made between October, 1952 and March, 1953, called a 'Zwitter' among their enthusiasts. Standard trim level, isn't it, for the lack of chrome details?

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sixcyl

◊ 2018-06-11 21:52

Split rear window or not? :think:

tore-40

◊ 2018-06-12 08:21

For sure a 'Splittie' or Brezelkäfer, i.e. fabricated prior to March, 1953

The center post is visible, also the angular mirror was changed to oval for the 'Ovali' (a design feature?). Also looks like a vent window/quarterlight post visible, so probably made between October, 1952 and March, 1953, called a 'Zwitter' among their enthusiasts. Standard trim level, isn't it, for the lack of chrome details?

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1953 Volkswagen Limousine [Typ 1]