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1966 VW Beetle with low mileage could go for R340 0000

A 50-year old Volksie (Volkswagen Beetle) with only 28 254km on the clock is about to be sold […]

1966 VW Beetle with low mileage could go for R340 0000
1966 VW Beetle with low mileage could go for R340 0000 — photographed for Leisure Wheels

A 50-year old Volksie (Volkswagen Beetle) with only 28 254km on the clock is about to be sold on auction in the UK.

The Bug has been listed by SilverstoneAuctions for their Race Retro Classic Car Sale, which starts on 24 February at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry in the UK and is expected to fetch between £15,000 and £20,000 (R255 000 – R340 000).

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The auction house hasn’t given any details on whether this bug has been restored or if it has just been very well maintained, but the paint, chrome trim, wheels and the interior look as good as new.

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It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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