Basic information and history

Volkswagen 1500 Limousine, internal code 113, represents the top specification of the Type 1 in the late 1960s. The 1500 version gave the well‑known “Beetle” more power and secure long‑distance manners while retaining the robust and simple engineering of the air‑cooled boxer engine. For many enthusiasts, model year 1967 is a particularly interesting turning point in the series, with several detail changes compared with earlier years.

This example is a Volkswagen 1500 Lim 113, model year 1967, with a stated odometer reading of approx. 75,000 kilometres that can be guaranteed. The car was bought new by the seller’s maternal 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 had the nickname “Tjotta” in the family. A comprehensive documentation binder with receipts, service notes, mileages, warranty from the purchase, first insurance certificate, refuelling notes and more accompanies the car. The latest approved inspection was carried out on 2021‑07‑07. Since then the car has mostly been stored 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
• Single‑family ownership from new
• Retro‑fitted 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 certificate, 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 at the 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 occurrences without major spread. Specifically, rust is mentioned around the spot where the S country badge was mounted at the rear. The car has been repainted once. The front mud flaps have been repainted due to rust. Some door dings or smaller marks may be present according to the seller. Chrome, trim, 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. The rims 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 small tear. Steering wheel, controls and switches are said to be in very good condition, and the car has been used with a steering wheel cover. Door panels 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 rims have some surface rust.

Mechanicals and functions: The engine is described as good, and the gearbox and driveline as good. However, the car is not drivable as it sits. The battery is discharged and the brakes have seized after standing still for two years. At the last inspection on 2021‑07‑07 the brakes were approved, but after the long standstill they require attention. Recommended measures prior to road use are new battery supply, a full brake overhaul, replacement of all fluids, a fuel‑system check and a general start‑up recommissioning of the air‑cooled four‑stroke.

Service history

The seller states that the service book is present and filled in 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 a number of occasions. The latest documented inspection is 2021‑07‑07 with an approved result.

Documentation: The purchase receipt from 1968 as well as ongoing receipts, service information, warranty document, first insurance certificate and driving and refuelling logs are collected in a binder included in the sale. This documentation supports the car’s low stated mileage of 75,000 kilometres according to the seller.

Summary

A Volkswagen 1500 Lim 113, model year 1967, with family ownership from new and extensive documentation. The car is said to have a guaranteed odometer reading of 75,000 kilometres and a largely untouched impression with an older repaint. It has stood still for the past two years and is not drivable at present due to a discharged battery and seized brakes, but constitutes an appealing basis for a gentle recommission or conservation‑minded review. With the documentation binder, the well‑known Type 1 engineering 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.