This 1969 VW Beetle limo with four seats and one minibar was built for the red carpet
Published on Jul 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jul 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A striking-looking 1969 VW Beetle limo that comes with its own bar, looks like it was tailor-made for the red carpet, yet this Volkswagen was an aftermarket conversion.
This one-of-a-kind Volkswagen Beetle is set to go under the hammer in August 2025, creating a very rare opportunity to own an even rarer car.
The VW Beetle is an automotive icon. So some purists might bemoan the fact that it has had such a drastic revamp and rework in this instance.
But this is a Beetle unlike any other, and just imagine how cool you might look turning up in such an icon.
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How was this 1969 VW Beetle limo built?
The car was commissioned by Porsche and Volkswagen West Coast distributor John von Neumann.
Records show that the Beetle cost around $34,499.95 to make, yet it only sold for $2,063.
It was built in 1969, and the work itself was done by Troutman-Barnes of Culver City.
Since the build, it has remained a mystery as to why von Neumann commissioned the nearly $35k car.
The car started as a regular Type 1 ‘bug’ in 1968, and records show it may have been built for the LA Auto Show of 1969.
What helped the conversion to look so good was that it used genuine Volkswagen parts.
The Beetle limo is surprisingly convincing
There are little to no signs at all that this car wasn’t built to be a limo from scratch.
In order to create it, the car was stretched 16 feet, six inches in total.
Volkswagen even crafted custom rear doors and running boards for the car so it looked genuine.
Under the hood, the Beetle gained a more powerful 1.6-liter engine, with 48-millimeter Weber downdraft carburetors.
The extra power helped to offset the extra weight from the new bodywork.
Inside, it looks as basic as any 1960s Beetle would, but it does come with a new Kenwood head unit and CD player.
As a genuinely unique build, it’s been hard to put a price on this interesting conversion.
But it should sell for up to $200,000, an impressive figure for such a small car.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
