Basic information and history

Volkswagen 1500 Limousine, internal code 113, represents the top specification of Type 1 in the late 1960s. The 1500 version gave the well‑known “Beetle” more power and a more confident long‑distance character while retaining the robustness and simplicity of the air‑cooled flat‑four. For many enthusiasts, model year 1967 is a particularly interesting inflection point in the series, with several detail changes compared with earlier years. 

This example is a Volkswagen 1500 Lim 113, model year 1967, showing an indicated odometer reading of approx. 75,000 kilometers which can be guaranteed. The car was bought new by the seller’s grandfather in 1968 and has since remained within the family via the mother to the current owner. Care is said to have been meticulous and the car carried the family nickname “Tjotta”. Included is a comprehensive documentation binder with receipts, service notes, mileages, warranty from purchase, first insurance policy, refuelling notes and more. The most recent approved inspection was carried out on 2021‑07‑07. The car has mostly been in storage since and has not been driven in the past two years, which means it cannot be driven at present according to the seller. 

Equipment and options 

• 1500 version of Type 1 Limousine 113
• One owner family from new 
• Retrofitted front seat belts, installed in 1968 
• 12‑volt battery 
• Front mud flaps 
• Original steering wheel with period steering wheel cover 
• Documentation binder: receipts, service book, warranty, first insurance policy, driving and refuelling logs 

Modifications and improvements: The car has been repainted once, according to the seller. The front mud flaps have been repainted due to rust. Seat belts were retrofitted in front in 1968. A 12‑volt battery is fitted. Otherwise the car is said to be largely correct to its specification. 

Condition 

Body and exterior: The paint is described as OK with minor rust present without major spread. Specifically, rust is noted around the place where the rear S country badge used to sit. The car has been repainted once. The front mud flaps have been repainted due to rust. Some door dings or small marks may be present according to the seller. Chrome, trim, light lenses and emblems are assessed as good, with the exception of the area around the S badge. The glass is said to be in very good condition. Wheels show light surface rust. 

Interior: The interior is described as good considering its age. The seats are in OK condition and have historically been protected by covers. The interior was cleaned about 15 years ago and the car has been sparingly driven since. The headliner is OK but may have a split. Steering wheel, controls and buttons are said to be in very good condition, and the car has been used with a steering wheel cover. Door cards and sill trims show typical signs of use. 

Tyres and wheels: All tyres were replaced around 2010 and the car has barely been driven since. The tread is said to be good, but age should be considered before use. The wheels have some surface rust. Mechanics and functions: The engine is described as good, and the gearbox and driveline as good. However, the car is not drivable as it stands. The battery is discharged and the brakes have seized after two years of inactivity. At the last inspection on 2021‑07‑07 the brakes were approved, but after a long standstill a thorough check is required. Recommended measures before road use are a new battery, a full brake overhaul, replacement of all fluids, a fuel system check and a general recommissioning/start‑up check of the air‑cooled four‑stroke. 

Service history 

According to the seller, the service book exists and was filled out according to the manufacturer’s intervals during the grandfather’s ownership. After the current owner took over, the car has not been serviced regularly, but has been attended to on several occasions. The latest documented inspection is 2021‑07‑07 with an approved result. 

Documentation: The purchase receipt from 1968 together with ongoing receipts, service entries, warranty document, first insurance policy, and driving and refuelling journals are gathered in a binder included in the sale. This documentation supports the car’s low stated mileage of 75,000 kilometers according to the seller. 

Summary 

A Volkswagen 1500 Lim 113, model year 1967, with family ownership history from new and extensive documentation. The car is said to have a guaranteed odometer reading of 75,000 kilometers and a largely unmolested impression with an older respray. It has stood still for the past two years and is not currently drivable due to a discharged battery and seized brakes, but represents an appealing basis for a careful recommission or preservation‑minded going‑through. With the documentation binder, the well‑known Type 1 technology and the qualities of the 1500 specification, this is an interesting proposition for anyone seeking a well‑kept, period‑correct “Beetle” with traceable history. The car was called “Tjotta” in the family and comes with that story preserved in paper form.