1956 Volkswagen Beetle

The 1956 Volkswagen Beetle (1200 Deluxe) was powered by a horizontally opposed, overhead-valve, air-cooled four-cylinder engine that offered 36 (SAE) horsepower. They had a four-speed manual gearbox and hydraulic drum brakes. Pricing began at $1,500 for the base model and rose to $2,000 for the convertible. Very little changed this year; the Beetle received dual chromed tailpipes and bumper guards (call overriders). Volkswagen re-positioned the tail lamps two inches higher on the rear fenders and the gas tank received a redesign to accommodate more luggage space under the hood. Inside, there was a new steering wheel with a lower horizontal spoke. Also, the front seatbacks were now adjustable, adding to the driver and passenger's comfort. Volkswagen re-positioned the heater knob and vehicles equipped with the sunroof had that feature made from nylon rather than cloth.


by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2013

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1956 Beetle
$2,390-$16,795
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Price Range: $1,490 - $2,390

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Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 69.02 CID., 25.00hp
$1,280 - $1,995
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 69.02 CID., 30.00hp
$1,500 - $1,995
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 69.02 CID., 25.00hp
$1,295 - $2,300
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 69.02 CID., 30.00hp
$1,400 - $2,300
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 69.02 CID., 30.00hp
$1,600 - $2,400
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 36.00hp
$1,600 - $2,400
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 36.00hp
$1,495 - $1,995
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 36.00hp
$1,490 - $2,390
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 36.00hp
$1,500 - $2,000
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.70 CID., 36.00hp
$1,555 - $2,050
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 1192.00 CID., 36.00hp
$1,550 - $2,730
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 36.00hp
$1,565 - $2,050
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.70 CID., 40.00hp
$1,600 - $2,090
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 40.00hp
$1,600 - $2,100
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.74 CID., 40.00hp
$1,600 - $2,095
94.50 in.
4 cyl., 72.70 CID., 40.00hp
$1,560 - $2,050

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