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Carl-Erik Sun May 27, 2007 2:02 pm

Hi all.

I tried the search but found no topics on this..

What is the earliest known oval still in existance? I just found 10456394 which is the 1443:rd ever built, if I calculate it right.

Am I correct that it should still have the 25HP engine and grooved/ribbed semaphores? I just got a pic from the owner, I'm picking it up on saturday.

RareAir Sun May 27, 2007 3:16 pm

Carl-Erik wrote: I just found 10456394 which is the 1443:rd ever built, if I calculate it right.

Am I correct that it should still have the 25HP engine and grooved/ribbed semaphores? I just got a pic from the owner, I'm picking it up on saturday.

Yes, if it's an early '53 Beetle is should still have the ribbed semaphores & 25hp engine

Carl-Erik Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:58 pm

I picked up the car yesterday. It came with smooth semaphores but good news is that the original interior is lurking under those horrible seat-covers!







It's even got it's original 25HP engine. All parts intact except:

What type of aircleaner should this car have?

IN2VWS Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:28 pm

Here is a thread that discussed the 1953 air cleaners.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=223886&highlight=

sparks08 Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:10 am

My car is 1-0455687 which was made on the second day of production...
Has anyone read the book Volkswagenwerk 1953 a great book with some amazing photographs...... :D

my03yellowv Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:27 am

WOW sweet find! not everyday you find something like that. was it reasonably priced?

sparks08 Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:46 am

I paid £4750 but it is in superb condition. Just a few scratches here and there which I am hoping to get done later this year.



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