Very impressive. The 49 beetle was the last year for the non-synchronized crashbox transaxle. Either the transaxle's been replaced or you're one of the best shifters of a crash box I've ever seen. You didn't appear to be double clutching between gears.
The later VW's starting with the nasty 1600 Dual Port engine had a tiny sounding ping that sounded like you were driving a tin can. My Mother had both a 1965 with a durable 1500, and a 1971 with a 1600 Dual Port that turned out to be a real lemon. That 1600 Dual Port made lemonade four times in 130,000 miles. Each time it made lemonade the engine had to be rebuilt. That 1965 with the 1500 would go 135,000 to 180,000 miles before any engine work was required. After riding in both, I can tell when a VW engine is a 1500. They sound different.
The universal beloved People's Car; I heartily endorse it for each and everything that makes it, even the "Good 'Morgue-n'" bury the needle top speed of 30!! I absolutely adore these, the first Beetles to be brought before the buying public. Anyone can love a '57 Bel-air, a '57 T-Bird, or a '55 300A, and they are the cars that defined the era, but a Split-Window VW Beetle outwardly outdistances all and any of them when it comes to classic cars.
WOW, amazing love that gearbox whine, is that still the crashbox? I had a 61 and that was the 1st year of full synchro trans. Had to love the 'defroster' or lack of especially at idle
But it was also using KDF Mechanicals, used on the pre war Beetles and the Army Transportation. They changed the engine in the late 40s and early 50s to a better transmission (ditching the crash gearbox).
It's for when you over sleep and your pants and shirt on your way to work. Very safe while shifting gears and driving along busy streets. Volkswagen thought of everything
@@Nichemotors Thank you! That's not a bad price either! I read and watched the story on the split window bus you have - that thing is awesome!!! I have a 79' bay but hope to someday have a split in my garage as well. Awesome videos though!
The VW of this vintage did not have a fuel guage. They had an auxiliary one gallon tank, and when you ran out of gas, you flipped the toggle switch to operate the auxiliary tank, and you had to refuel before your gallon of gas ran out..
My Mother had a 1962 Beetle that got 38 miles to the gallon of gas back in the 1960's. Many cars today don't even get that. Back then most cars on the road would get 8 to 20 MPG. The Beetle was ahead of it's time for fuel economy in the 1950's and 1960's.
@@jakebob5101 not to mention that the gearbox isn’t synchromesh, they were fully synchromesh in the 60s (which is why I prefer 60s and 70s Beetles, along with the fact my Dad has a 72 Bug).
@@Nichemotors I've always noticed that- VW's Hondas all have hard precise shifting linkage. But Toyota has smooth cables that even a first time stick shifter can be at ease. Both have plus ➕️ and minus ➖️
This video goes to show you how long a Volkswagen Beetle will last. The Beetle was one of the most durable vehicles ever produced. I have seen a couple that have traveled over a million miles.
30 horsepower and it did everything you needed it to do.
I think 24 hp.
Very impressive. The 49 beetle was the last year for the non-synchronized crashbox transaxle. Either the transaxle's been replaced or you're one of the best shifters of a crash box I've ever seen. You didn't appear to be double clutching between gears.
Up shifting is quite easy as long as you do it deliberately before the revs falls, down shifting is like guessing the next power ball wining numbers.
Sounds like an air raid siren as the transmission picks up.
😂
Sounds like a Stuka Siren
I can hear Hitler's voice each time the car accelerates
I remember these older VWs (the 1950s ones) and the engine would whine like yours does. The later ones didn't. They were so cool.
The later VW's starting with the nasty 1600 Dual Port engine had a tiny sounding ping that sounded like you were driving a tin can. My Mother had both a 1965 with a durable 1500, and a 1971 with a 1600 Dual Port that turned out to be a real lemon. That 1600 Dual Port made lemonade four times in 130,000 miles. Each time it made lemonade the engine had to be rebuilt. That 1965 with the 1500 would go 135,000 to 180,000 miles before any engine work was required. After riding in both, I can tell when a VW engine is a 1500. They sound different.
The universal beloved People's Car; I heartily endorse it for each and everything that makes it, even the "Good 'Morgue-n'" bury the needle top speed of 30!! I absolutely adore these, the first Beetles to be brought before the buying public. Anyone can love a '57 Bel-air, a '57 T-Bird, or a '55 300A, and they are the cars that defined the era, but a Split-Window VW Beetle outwardly outdistances all and any of them when it comes to classic cars.
WOW, amazing love that gearbox whine, is that still the crashbox? I had a 61 and that was the 1st year of full synchro trans. Had to love the 'defroster' or lack of especially at idle
Yep, being a 49’ is a full crash box! Going through the gears is no problem. Coming back down is a whole different story!
it sounds like ww2
Because it is post war
@haccornyolc ien: negyvennyóc yeah, I said that.
But it was also using KDF Mechanicals, used on the pre war Beetles and the Army Transportation. They changed the engine in the late 40s and early 50s to a better transmission (ditching the crash gearbox).
@haccornyolc ien: negyvennyóc I said that 9 months ago, you said it a week ago you twit.
@haccornyolc ien: negyvennyóc 2 weeks ago.
A rear mounted engine with a positraction rear axle meant this car will never get stuck in the snow.
No quedan muchos vw de esos años.el motor suena muy bien. Buen video.👍
No se si el motor sea el original pero en otro video se ve que esta arreglado
Fucking cool
Straight cut 1st & 2nd gears, non synchro box and 30bhp engine produces a magical cacophony of sound. Who needs a radio?
What is that ironing board doing below the dash?
It's for when you over sleep and your pants and shirt on your way to work. Very safe while shifting gears and driving along busy streets. Volkswagen thought of everything
@@thomasgary1219 hahahahahah I guess that's why it's called the people's car everything can be done in it
@@jasongc8v I know right 😄
The speedometer is in kilometres or miles? Great Fusca! (as is called here in Brazil)
It’s on kilometers being from Germany!
Love the sound! A fun driver and classic 😃
classic car
almost sounds like a 2CV!!
That’s because this beetle had a crash gear box which causes it to have that sound.
Bloody marvellous lovely jubbly, I can tell you!
Another video walk around is out there, that had a 1953 Engine in the 1949 serial numbered car. So been "modernized"
Yep, this one had a later 25hp installed
Can I ask how much this sold for?? I saw it was sold on your website but curious what it went for
$35k
@@Nichemotors Thank you! That's not a bad price either! I read and watched the story on the split window bus you have - that thing is awesome!!! I have a 79' bay but hope to someday have a split in my garage as well. Awesome videos though!
I'm surprised you are allowed to operate this vehicle in traffic.
The VW of this vintage did not have a fuel guage. They had an auxiliary one gallon tank, and when you ran out of gas, you flipped the toggle switch to operate the auxiliary tank, and you had to refuel before your gallon of gas ran out..
My Mother had a 1962 Beetle that got 38 miles to the gallon of gas back in the 1960's. Many cars today don't even get that. Back then most cars on the road would get 8 to 20 MPG. The Beetle was ahead of it's time for fuel economy in the 1950's and 1960's.
..we had one..but with a Neiman Steeringwheellock...
Very cool
AWESOME!
Thanks!
My favourite era of bugs is probably late 50s, 60s and 70s bugs
Also, 0:38 sounds brill
@Daniel Wood My favourite car is the Beetle but I prefer the late 50s, 60s and 70s bugs, it doesn’t mean I hate the rest
Anything after 73 doesn’t do it for me. I love my 73
@@jkemmerer1993 my dad has a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle and it runs like a dream.
I also noticed this sound, can you tell why the newer VW don't have this anymore?
@@marlongabriel5600 after 1959, Volkswagens were given a better transmission. I don’t know the name, but there is a book I have which tells you
High time you got a new bid for the bud vase.
O câmbio está chorando muito em
Acredito que seja assim msm tendo em vista o ano do carro
Top speed?
52-55ish
This looks terrifying to drive.
The older the Beetle, the more experience you need; I’m only used to 60s and 70s Beetles.
Most likely because it has the crash box transaxle and mechanical brakes.
@@jakebob5101 not to mention that the gearbox isn’t synchromesh, they were fully synchromesh in the 60s (which is why I prefer 60s and 70s Beetles, along with the fact my Dad has a 72 Bug).
@@louiejonesponation yeah we have a '66 Beetle and is easier to shift than a non-synchro transmission.
@@louiejonesponation In the 60's and 70's, they even had an automatic choke (fancy, right?), which is not the case here
That is too cool! 😎
Niche Motors it's not an original 49 ! right ? tell us the real story of this Kdf
Looks like a FUN old car...😀
Is there a cable under there shifting? A cable linkage? Those are smooth.
It’s actually a coupe of metal rods connected by “shift couplers”
@@Nichemotors I've always noticed that- VW's Hondas all have hard precise shifting linkage. But Toyota has smooth cables that even a first time stick shifter can be at ease. Both have plus ➕️ and minus ➖️
This video goes to show you how long a Volkswagen Beetle will last. The Beetle was one of the most durable vehicles ever produced. I have seen a couple that have traveled over a million miles.
adolphmobile saying sig heil with every gear shift.
Lenkrad steht schief, und du solltest früher schalten…
Does it even have turn signals or do you have to use hand signals?
It has “semaphore” turn signals on the sides. They aren’t great, but better than nothing!
@@Nichemotors understandable