VW BEETLE
Every classic rolls back into the light – smiling!
We didn’t choose shiny, flawless cars.
We chose the ones that carry stories.
That have crossed through eras, villages, and moments.
Cars with wear that doesn’t hide—but speaks.
Speaks of the beauty of time, of the value of preservation.
We restore them with respect.
Not to make them new,
but to let them keep living.
So you can drive them too.
So you can become part of their memory.
So you can leave your own story
on the steering wheel, the curve, the map.
Because we don’t just hand you a car.
We offer you a journey with soul.
A trip framed by the past,
with a destination rooted in the true present.
It’s not just a garage
It’s not just a garage.
It’s a crossroads of culture,
where mechanical artistry meets history, memory,
and a passion for the authentic.
Every scratch tells a story.
Every part is a piece of art.
Preserving the original isn’t easy.
It demands devotion, patience, and deep knowledge.
It demands eyes that see beyond the surface.
It demands hands that honor the story.
It takes effort to recognize the value of the old—
and heart to breathe life back into it.
Here, every restoration is a battle.
Between the perishable and the timeless.
A challenge for the few.
A kind of magic for those who love the art of mechanics.
Meet the Beetles
Every vehicle here is a return - to its era, to its aura, to the mechanical artistry that brought it back to life.
History
The open-top (Cabriolet) version of the Beetle had already been manufactured since 1949 by the Karmann factory. The most modern and last version of the open Beetle was the 1303 model, which featured McPherson front suspension and IRS at the rear. Production of the open Beetles stopped permanently in 1979, by which time fuel-injected engines combined with catalytic converters had already started being used. The only available engine for the open Beetles was the T1 with 1,584 cc.
Apollon
Specifications
Model: 1303 Cabriolet
Year of manufacture: 1974
Color: Black/Beige
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine. Bored out to 1,914 cc (about 100 horsepower), with one twin Weber 44 IDF carburetor, offering liveliness and driving pleasure. An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper cooling and reliability.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox with longer gear ratio (4.12), fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). New front disc brakes. New rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. Front authentic 4.5″ rims, rear 5.5″ rims, new tires.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats, upholstered in beige leatherette. Beige carpets. Beige floor mats.
Just like Artemis and Zeus, Hermes is a 1302 model featuring a flat windshield and a rounded front body section. It is also equipped with McPherson front suspension and IRS rear suspension.
Specifications:
Model: 1302
Year of manufacture: 1971
Color: White (L10018)
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine, 1,285 cc (44 horsepower). An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper cooling and engine reliability.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox, fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). New front disc brakes. New rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear. Reinforced front anti-roll bar.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. Authentic rims with new tires. New Classic Black steering wheel.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats with brand-new red upholstery. New black/red carpets and floor mats.
Athena
The first major stylistic change to the Beetle took place in 1968. The front headlights were now positioned vertically, and Athena featured a shorter hood at the front and rear, as well as an external fuel filler. The suspension, however, remained unchanged: torsion bars at the front and swing axle at the rear. As for the engine, the following options were now available: 1,192 cc (34 hp), 1,285 cc (44 hp), 1,493 cc (44 hp), and 1,584 cc (55 hp).
Specifications
Model: 1300
Year of manufacture: 1968
Color: White (L87)
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine, 1,584 cc (55 horsepower). An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper engine cooling and reliability.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox, fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). Front converted to disc brakes with new discs, calipers, and pads. New rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. Authentic rims with new tires.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats with brand-new black upholstery. New black carpets and floor mats.
Ares
The first major stylistic change to the Beetle took place in 1968. The front headlights were now positioned vertically, and Athena featured a shorter hood at the front and rear, as well as an external fuel filler. The suspension, however, did not change: torsion bars remained at the front and swing axle at the rear. As for the engine, the following options were available: 1,192 cc (34 hp), 1,285 cc (44 hp), 1,493 cc (44 hp), and 1,584 cc (55 hp).
Specifications
Model: 1300
Year of manufacture: 1968
Color: Burgundy
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine. Bored out to 2,027 cc (about 140 horsepower), with two twin Weber 44 IDF carburetors, providing a sporty feel and driving pleasure. An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper cooling and reliability. This particular Beetle currently has no heating.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox with longer gear ratio (4.12), fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). Front fully converted to Girling disc brakes with 4-piston aluminum calipers, reinforced discs, and pads. New, reinforced, larger rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. Front authentic 4.5″ rims, rear 5.5″ rims, new tires.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats with brand-new burgundy upholstery. New grey carpets and floor mats.
Zeus
In 1971, an attempt was made to make the Beetle more practical in order to boost sales. The new Beetle was offered alongside the outgoing model. It was named 1302 (the 1,285 cc version) and 1302S (the 1,584 cc version). Despite the flat front windshield, this model had a more rounded front body section. The front suspension was replaced with McPherson struts, and the rear suspension was upgraded to IRS.
Specifications
Model: 1302
Year of manufacture: 1972
Color: Gold
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine. Bored out to 1,776 cc (about 70 horsepower), offering liveliness and driving pleasure. An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper cooling and reliability.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox with longer gear ratio (4.12), fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). New front disc brakes. New rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. Authentic 6″ rims at the front, 6.5″ rims at the rear, new tires.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats with brand-new brown upholstery. New black carpets and floor mats.
Artemis
Just like Zeus, Artemis was built with a rounded front body section despite the flat front windshield. The suspension was also upgraded here, with McPherson struts at the front and IRS at the rear. Combined with the longer hood, the front luggage compartment was enlarged. The rear suspension significantly improved the Beetle’s handling, though it was considerably more expensive to manufacture. The spare wheel was now stored upright, low in the front luggage compartment.
Specifications
Model: 1302
Year of manufacture: 1972
Color: White (L242)
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine. Bored out to 1,776 cc (about 70 horsepower), offering liveliness and driving pleasure. An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper cooling and reliability.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox, fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). Front converted to CSP disc brakes with new discs, calipers, and pads, specifically designed for Beetle models with the 5-lug wheel pattern. New rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. New EMPI rims with new tires.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats with brand-new black upholstery. New black carpets and floor mats.
Poseidon
This is a relatively rare Beetle, resembling the “Oval” but with a larger rear window. Small improvements aimed to increase comfort and make the car more appealing to foreign markets. These improvements included the 1,192 cc engine (with 30 horsepower) as well as larger glass surfaces. The 1960 Beetle was released with slanted front headlights, a long front hood, torsion bar suspension at the front, and swing axle at the rear. In addition, this Beetle had the 5-lug wheel pattern and did not feature an external fuel filler.
Specifications
Model: 1200
Year of manufacture: 1960
Color: Light Blue (L390)
Engine:
Fully rebuilt T1 engine. Bored out to 1,776 cc (about 90 horsepower), with two twin carburetors and larger cylinder heads, providing liveliness and driving pleasure. An additional front-mounted oil cooler ensures proper cooling and reliability.
Transmission:
Factory gearbox, fully rebuilt transmission system with genuine parts (clutch, gaskets, cables, etc.).
Electrics:
New wiring harness, ignition system, starter, battery, switches, and relays.
Brakes:
New brake master cylinder. New brake lines (metal and rubber). Front converted to CSP disc brakes with new discs, calipers, and pads, specifically designed for Beetle models with the 5-lug wheel pattern. New rear drum brakes.
Suspension:
New front and rear shock absorbers. New polyurethane bushings front and rear.
Steering system:
Rebuilt steering box, tie rods, and steering damper. New SSP Classic rims at the front with new tires. Complete rebuild of the entire front suspension.
Interior:
Authentic classic front and rear seats with brand-new light blue/white upholstery.
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