1974 VW Bug With Just 60 Miles On The Clock Is As New As It Gets

A virtually unused 1974 VW Beetle was discovered in mint condition and is now going under the hammer in Denmark.

This one-owner example was originally sold in Genoa, Italy to an elderly gentleman who had never owner a car before.

This Beetle was only used for short Sunday trips from his house to the local church but as the owner grew older, it was used less and less as his church-going became more infrequent. The car was last used in 1978, where it was stored in a barn for almost four decades.

Silverstone Auctions say that after its discovery, the Beetle was lightly recommissioned before it heads to their Classic Race Aarhus Auction on 28th of May. Finished in blue with a black leather interior, the car still has the original oil in its engine and its original set of tires. Even the tool kit is unwrapped and offered with it, along with the original books and invoice.

“The VW Beetle is one of the most successful and loved cars worldwide, and we’re no strangers to them at Silverstone Auctions,” said Nick Whale, managing director. “This one is a very special example and something we rarely see. With such an incredibly low mileage it is in virtually new condition, 42 years after it was first bought.”

Seeing a classic Beetle in this condition is a rare sight but whether it will reach the estimated 35,000 to 40,000 euros (around $40,000 to $45,000) remains to be seen.