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1950 Max Hoffman split window beetle
$67,500
Engine Size:
25.0L
Engine Size:
25.0L
Engine Size:
25.0L
Description
1950 Max Hoffman 11C Export Limousine Split Beetle.
Beautiful split window beetle with a wonderful history. Manufactured on August 17th. 1950. The ownership can be traced back to the mid 1950's and all owners are known by name. Tons of correct details throughout. Engine and transmission restored and rebuilt. First sold
by Max Hoffman and kept on the east coast for the majority of it's life. This is one of 157
beetles imported by Max Hoffman…
1950 Max Hoffman 11C Export Limousine Split Beetle.
Beautiful split window beetle with a wonderful history. Manufactured on August 17th. 1950. The ownership can be traced back to the mid 1950’s and all owners are known by name. Tons of correct details throughout. Engine and transmission restored and rebuilt. First sold
by Max Hoffman and kept on the east coast for the majority of it’s life. This is one of 157
beetles imported by Max Hoffman in 1950 and the 5th. oldest known to exist today. In
fact it is one of the first 10 Volkswagens ever sold in the United states. The VW birth
certificate show New York as the destination proving the Hoffman heritage. Please ask any questions you may have. There is far too much to list.
Details:
Correct 25hp engine (non-numbers matching)
May 1950 ‘D’ Voltage Regulator
May 1950 ‘RED’ Generator
Bosch ‘Star Coil’
Bosch 383 Distributor w/ Flat Top Cap
Solex 26 VFIS Carburetor
Correct ‘crash box’ Transmission (Non-numbered matching)
Correct 1950 Color (L51 – Bordeaux Rot)
Matching body/chassis
Restored VDO gauges
All original glass (except windshield)
Correct windshield wipers
Correct Tail lights
Correct Headlight lenses
Correct ribbed trim
Correct 16″ rims wearing Firestone bias ply tires
Rebuilt Ribbed Semaphores
The beetle is mechanically solid and ready for a new owner. Is is not perfect, nor is is 100% correct, but it is very nice overall. The floor pans have been replaced and the work was done to a very high standard. The rear fenders and apron are original, although the front hood and fenders have been replaced. The single-stage paint is three years old and presents itself nicely although it does have some flaws. Like there is a whining sound in first & second gears. Silent for third & fourth. I did changed the trany oil with MOTUL SAE 75W90 hoping it’d silence 1st & 2nd, without susses. Brakes are wanting to stick and the left rear wheel seal is showing some leakage. Illness has kept me from repairing these and I don’t trust anyone to do it. Someone with the skills, it wouldn’t be a big problem. The body is straight and free from dings or dents. In general the car is dry and rust free. The interior is clean with lots of correct details, although the fabric chosen for the upholstery differs from original. Overall a solid car with a lovely history. I would consider this a step above a ‘driver’ but not quite a concourse car and the price reflects that.
My car is located in Slidell, LA. Viewing and questions a welcome and encouraged.
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Make:
Volkswagen
Model:
Beetle
Engine Size:
25.0L
Year:
1950
Mileage:
10,000 miles
Engine Size:
25.0L
Offer ID #21115
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