1962 Volkswagen Beetle
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| Total: | 9 reviews |
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| Excellent | 6 reviews | |
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It seems commonplace today, but Volkswagen was selling the fuel efficiency of its popular Beetle way back in 1962. A sales brochure of the era touted the fact that the Beetle got 32 miles per gallon, and other literature from Volkswagen noted that under professional driving conditions the car could get up to 50 miles per gallon. The reason for that mileage was the Beetle's efficient, air-cooled 1200cc four-cylinder engine, which generated 40 horsepower. The engine was mounted in the rear, Volkswagen said, so that its weight could provide traction to the rear wheels.
Interestingly enough, Volkswagen also promoted the roominess of the diminutive Bug, noting that the Beetle could not only comfortably carry a family of four, but also had room for luggage under the front hood and in a three-foot carpeted compartment behind the rear seat.
Other features of the 1962 Beetle included sun visors for the driver and passenger, coat hooks, assist straps, an automatic windshield washer, and an overhead light. A four-speed transmission, independent suspension, and telescopic shock absorbers were also part of the Beetle package.
One thing was insufficient, though: the heat. Rather than actually having a heater, the car channeled engine-heated air into the driver's compartment. This wasn't always enough.
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“The 40 H,p. 4 Cylinder Horizontally Opposed Gasoline Engine Is One Of The Finest Engines Ever Made.”
As I drove into the yard of the seller of my 1962 Volkswagen Bettle I noticed that the car had only one wheel on the rear axle, otherwise it was on blocks. I had flown three thousand miles to take po... More
“It's A Pretty Stock Car Performance Wise, But It Looks Real Cool And The Chicks Dig It.”
Pearl white with chrome trim, lowered onto 5 spoke California style wheels, fabric sunroof, and with Red, White and Blue racing stripes. More
“Good Practice Car”
1600cc, 4 spd, did a lot of metal work and painting... fun little car More
“Charming Little Icebraker, Rugged Little Bugger As Well.”
Loved it, despite it's handling More
“My Beetle Egg”
Its just like my first car only this one is white and in better shape!!! Its Fully Original, still 6volts...34hp engine, original red interiors. Will get a full paintjob this spring! I LOVE IT More
“The Rustslut”
One hot Bia! More
“Glad She Perferred The Van”
bought my 2nd bug every from a kid who was on his way to Aust.for summer.ad in paper said,"early 60's bug,dependable w/ softtop"so i head out lookin for conv. and see DELUX RAG w/1yr old paint headl... More
“My Car, Von Fubar.. Too Much Work And Too Much Money But It's Mine.”
Most cars in the Philippines are crap. My '62 Bao (turtle as they are called here) is no exception. Brought over here in 1968 from God only knows where, it's had almost 40 years of neglect abuse and... More
“My First Car”
Fantastic memories. Freedom, independence and a love affair that is still strong after 35 years. More
1962 Volkswagen Beetle Articles from Around the Web
- www.vw-resource.com — The VW Beetle - Changes Through the Years. More
- www.thesamba.com — The 1962 Volkswagen Beetle brochure. More
- www.conceptcarz.com — http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9747/default.aspx More
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