VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1958 VW KARMAN CONVERTIBLE

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1958 VW KARMAN CONVERTIBLE

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Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Variant	1958 VW Karman Convertible
Body	CONVERTIBLE
Transmission	manual
Fuel Type	Unleaded
Reg Expiry	Check reg status
Odometer	283 kms
Year	1958
Drive Type	N/A
Service History	N/A
Condition	Excellent
AUTOVOIS+	Vehicle history report
Inspection	Vehicle inspection

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1958
283
manual
CONVERTIBLE
Unleaded
N/A

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1958 Volkswagen Karmann Cabriolet | Factory RHD | Rhodesian Delivery | VW Nationals Winner

A truly special Volkswagen Karmann Cabriolet with extraordinary rarity, presentation and history.

Built in 1958 by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany, this factory right-hand drive Cabriolet is understood to be one of only 219 RHD examples produced that year for export markets including the United Kingdom and South Africa.

This particular car is understood to have been delivered new to Rhodesia, with supplied history noting a long-held belief that it may have been connected to the Governor-General of Rhodesia.

The car was later discovered in South Africa after many years in dry storage. Importantly, the body was described as remarkably rust-free, having been preserved by the dry highland climate. VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

It was then entrusted to Ernst van der Toorn of Vintage VW in Johannesburg, a highly regarded specialist in early Volkswagen restorations. A ground-up restoration was completed in the early 1990s, with the car later arriving in Australia in 1999.

The supplied history also notes that, through the Australian Vintage VW Club, the owner was advised this may be the only genuine 1958 Karmann Cabriolet in Australia. This was later supported by a formal valuation from Bob Burrows of Resto Haus in Devon, UK, a respected authority on vintage Volkswagens.

In 2026, the car was awarded first prize for Best Cabriolet at the VW Nationals in Sydney and recognised as one of the finest factory right-hand drive Karmann Cabriolets in Australia.

Key details:

1958 Volkswagen Karmann Cabriolet
Factory right-hand drive
Body by Karmann, Osnabrück
Rhodesian delivery
Understood to be one of 219 RHD examples produced in 1958
Imported to Australia in 1999
Ground-up restoration completed in South Africa
Restored by Ernst van der Toorn of Vintage VW, Johannesburg
1,600cc twin-carburettor engine fitted
Manual transmission
Cream exterior
Beautifully presented two-tone interior
Cream wheels with chrome hubcaps
Soft top in excellent presentation
Awarded Best Cabriolet at VW Nationals Sydney 2026 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

This is not simply a restored Beetle Cabriolet. It is a rare factory right-hand drive Karmann-built example with a fascinating international history, specialist restoration, documented provenance and recent national award recognition.

The car presents beautifully throughout, with the kind of charm, detail and period-correct character that makes early Volkswagen Cabriolets so desirable.

For the collector, this represents an opportunity to acquire a genuinely rare and highly significant early Volkswagen Cabriolet. For the enthusiast, it offers one of the most charming open-top driving experiences of the era.

Located in Kingsgrove, NSW.

Inspection is strictly by appointment. VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Interstate buyers are welcome.

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