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Volkswagen Bubbla Typ1 Type 11 1947 unique Illesheim factory rebuild Volkswagen, 1947

Allmän beskrivning : 1947 Volkswagen Illesheim Type11. This is without doubt an unique chance to acquire one of the few remaining official Factory supervised Rebuild VW`s. This car has been exceptionally well preserved. No much is known, even by the purists, about the VW rebuild program, that was introduced by Major Ivan Hurst. Following the end of W.W.II production of VW`s was hampered by a number of problems. The Volkswagen Werken had suffered heavy allied bomb-damage, resulting in considerable damage to the production lines. There was an enormous shortage of base materials and parts. A lot of the workforce was either malnourished or in POW camps. Together with his superior commanding officer Colonel Radelyne, Major Ivan Hurst hatched the plan to salvage all of the war-damaged VW`s for use in the production of new vehicles. In 1947 the Illesheim Ordinance Depot and Vehicle Reserve Park was set up on the grounds of the Illesheim airfield. The setup served two purposes; a vehicle rebuilding program and distribution of newly arrived American machinery to various US army units in Germany. The rebuilding program encompassed restoring damaged US army vehicles such Jeeps and 2-Ton trucks as well as Volkswagens that had been left behind by fighting and support troops that had been repatriated to the US. Each vehicle was thoroughly rebuilt and given a new coat of paint, new tyres and battery. These vehicles were then supplied to NATO allies under the Mutual Defence Assistance Program. This VW still has retained all of the original ID tags. They demonstrate that this car had a hard life in the then war-torn post-war Germany. US army Sergeants drove it besides their usual Jeeps. Chance would have it that this particular car has been preserved. In the 50`s it was not popular for US personnel to take VW`s back to the States at the end of their tour of duty with their associations to the war, odd and tattered looks. The tags above drivers-side the front screen and behind the reserve wheel were another reason at the time to avoid these VW`s. Now, many years later, from a historic perspective, this car represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of post W.W.II allied VW history. This VW was mentioned in Dr. Ulrich von Pidolls` book ‘ VW Kafer, ein auto schreibt geschichte’ (ISBN 3-930565-36-1). More information about the Volkswagen Factory Rebuild phenomenon can be found in another book ‘Rise from the ashes of war’ by Simon Parkinson. The 1948 engine in this car is one of the rebuild engines, as are the steering wheel, dashboard controls, the bonnet, heating tunnels and front mudguards. The engine also has a number of rare and less obvious features. The ignition-coil housing bearing an imprinted cross, the bulge in the distributor cap to accommodate the typical winter and summer settings handle and the distinctive logo on the NOS headlights and gear knob. All this forms part of the restoration carried out a few decennia ago. All materials used are original VW parts even though they may date from a later period. This is one of the few Beetles that have survived from the early post-war era. Its last owner during used the car itself at weekends and was determined not to change anything. It drives fantastically, the bodywork is marvellous, and the underbody is in perfect condition and shows no signs of corrosion. In short one of but a few, truly remarkable pieces of working history!

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1947 Volkswagen Bubbla Typ1 Type 11 1947 unique Illesheim factory rebuild Volkswagen, is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €67500.

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