VW Beetle - Beautiful Classic - 23rd October

WIN THIS BEAUTIFUL 1961 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
An absolutely gorgeous 1961 VW Beetle, beautifully restored, packed with character and finished in a stunning period-style pale green. This is classic Volkswagen motoring at its very best!
Here's your chance to own something truly special with this wonderful 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, a genuine early UK right-hand-drive example that has been lovingly restored and maintained to an exceptional standard.
Finished in a beautiful soft pastel green, complemented by colour-matched steel wheels, chrome hubcaps and a gorgeous matching green interior, this Beetle is an absolute head-turner.
There's something magical about an early Beetle. The unmistakable rounded bodywork, charming chrome details, beautifully simple dashboard and that distinctive air-cooled engine note make these cars unlike anything else on the road.
And this particular example isn't just a pretty face!
With a recently rebuilt 1300cc engine, extensive restoration work and thousands of pounds spent bringing it up to its current standard, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on a very special classic Volkswagen.
SPECIFICATION & FEATURES
Vehicle Details
1961 Volkswagen Beetle
Genuine Early UK Right-Hand-Drive Example
1300cc Air-Cooled Flat-Four Petrol Engine
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
Rear-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive Layout
Beautiful Period-Style Pastel Green Paintwork
Colour-Matched Steel Wheels
Chrome Hubcaps
Classic Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers
Traditional Chrome Body Trim
Early-Style Front Wings
Desirable Large Square Rear Window
Early-Style Small Red Rear Lights
Classic Parsons Nose Number Plate Light
Lovely Wolfsburg Badging
Aftermarket Indicators Fitted
12-Volt Electrical Conversion
Classic Volkswagen Running Boards
Traditional Beetle Styling Throughout
Engine & Mechanical
1300cc Engine Fully Rebuilt in July 2026
Engine Rebuilt by a Volkswagen Specialist
Approximately £3,500 Spent on Engine Rebuild
Photographic Evidence and Invoice for Engine Work
Complete Engine Rebuild Including Cylinder Head
Approximately 600 Miles Covered Since Rebuild, as stated in the previous advert
New Clutch Fitted
New Accelerator Cable
Various Engine Ancillaries Renewed
New Link Pins Fitted July 2026
Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipes
New Tyres Fitted in 2025
Engine Bay Beautifully Detailed
Engine Bay Fire Extinguisher
Extensive Mechanical Attention and Maintenance
Interior & Restoration
Beautifully Reupholstered Interior
Gorgeous Olive Green Seats with Contrasting Cream Piping
Matching Green Door Cards
Classic Cream Steering Wheel
Period-Style Dashboard
Traditional Manual Window Winders
New Interior Sound Deadening
Beautifully Presented Floor Pans
Lovely Basket-Weave Rear Parcel Shelf
Front Luggage Compartment Carpeted to Match the Interior
Period-Correct Interior Styling
Extensive Restoration Work Carried Out
Previous Enthusiast Owner Reportedly Spent Approximately £20,000 Improving the Car
Additional Restoration Work Undertaken by an Earlier Owner
History File Containing Numerous Invoices
Original Owner's Manual
Photographic Documentation of Recent Engine Rebuild
A BEAUTIFUL BEETLE WITH AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF CHARACTER!
Just look at it!
The beautiful pastel green paintwork, gleaming chrome bumpers, colour-coded wheels and wonderfully period-correct interior make this one of those cars that instantly puts a smile on your face.
And being a genuine 1961 UK right-hand-drive Beetle, it has some of the lovely early features that make these older examples so sought after.
From the small rear lights and early front wings to the charming Wolfsburg details and traditional dashboard, this is a proper piece of Volkswagen history.
Step inside and you're greeted by a beautifully finished interior, with olive green upholstery, contrasting cream piping and that iconic large cream steering wheel.
It's a wonderful reminder of a time when cars were designed with character, simplicity and charm.
IMAGINE YOURSELF BEHIND THE WHEEL!
Picture a warm Sunday morning.
You open the garage door, and there sits your gorgeous pastel green Beetle, its chrome glistening in the morning sunshine.
You turn the key, and the little air-cooled flat-four engine bursts into life with that unmistakable Volkswagen soundtrack.
Wind down the window, select first gear and head out onto the open road.
There's no complicated touchscreen, no endless driver settings and no unnecessary distractions. Just you, the road and one of the most iconic cars ever built.
Imagine cruising through beautiful countryside villages, pulling up outside your favourite country pub or taking a leisurely drive to the coast.
Everywhere you go, people smile, wave and stop to admire it.
And when you arrive at a classic car show or Volkswagen gathering, this stunning early Beetle will certainly attract plenty of attention.
This isn't just a car to drive. It's a car to enjoy, admire and make memories with.
LOVINGLY RESTORED AND READY TO BE ENJOYED
What makes this Beetle particularly appealing is the amount of work and attention that has gone into it.
The previous enthusiast owner reportedly invested around £20,000 in bringing the car up to its current standard, on top of restoration work carried out by an earlier owner.
More recently, the 1300cc engine underwent a comprehensive rebuild in July 2026, costing approximately £3,500, with supporting invoices and photographs.
The interior has been beautifully retrimmed, the engine bay carefully detailed and the mechanical components given extensive attention.
The previous seller described the car as driving extremely well and being surprisingly lively for a 1300cc Beetle.
This is a classic that has clearly benefited from significant time, money and enthusiasm over the years.
YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A GENUINE VOLKSWAGEN ICON!
Early Volkswagen Beetles have an appeal that never seems to fade.
Whether you're a lifelong VW enthusiast, a collector of classic cars or someone who has always dreamed of owning an original Beetle, this beautiful 1961 example would make a fantastic addition to any garage.
It's the sort of car you can take to weekend shows, enjoy on summer evenings or simply admire every time you walk past it.
And unlike so many modern cars, this is something that feels genuinely special every time you get behind the wheel.
Best of all, you don't need to spend thousands buying one outright!
For the price of a competition ticket, you could be the lucky winner taking home this gorgeous 1961 Volkswagen Beetle.
Just imagine receiving that winning phone call and knowing this beautiful classic Volkswagen is about to become yours!
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A TRUE PIECE OF MOTORING HISTORY!
Grab your tickets today and get yourself in the draw.
ONE WINNER. ONE BEAUTIFUL 1961 VW BEETLE. COULD IT BE YOURS?

Make - Volkswagen
Model - Beetle
Year - 1961
Wheelbase - Sedan
Make - Classic
Transmission - Manual
Engine type - 1300cc
Fuel type - Petrol
Drive - RWD
Colour - Pastel Green

Olive Green Upholstery with Cream Piping
Classic Cream Steering Wheel
Beautifully Restored Period Interior

Stunning Pastel Green Paintwork
Chrome Bumpers & Hubcaps
Desirable Early 1961 Styling

Good Luck