1967 Volkswagen Beach Buggy *Sold £4,750*

Description

• In Blue Metal Flake paint
• Fitted with a 1300cc twin-port Volkswagen Beetle engine
• MOT’d to March 2024
• V5 to be applied for
• Owned by former Hull City Owner, Dr Allam
• NO RESERVE

We are delighted to have this Volkswagen Beach Buggy which is part of a small collection of classics from the estate of the late Dr Allam. 

Assem Allam became one of the most successful businessmen the county of Yorkshire has known. He was not your average multi-millionaire. 

As a student in 1968, he was forced out from his native Egypt after speaking out against dictator Nasser’s regime. After a month in Germany he came to East Yorkshire.  Speaking to the Hull Daily Mail he said: “The people here in Yorkshire made me feel very welcome. I came here for a month and I stayed for 42 years.” 

Mr Allam started life in the UK studying economics at the University of Hull and began work as an accountant. He built the successful business; Allam Marine, transforming the diesel generators manufacturer into a global player. Along the way amassed an impressive string of accolades, including twice winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and UK Entrepreneur of the Year 

The Allam family became synonymous for their philanthropic gestures.  

Millions of pounds have been pumped into education and healthcare in the region. This included support for the Daisy Appeal at Castle Hill Hospital, a birth centre within Hull Women and Children’s Hospital, a new diabetes treatment centre at Hull Royal Infirmary, partly paid for with a donation from Mr Allam. The family also donated to the University of Hull to establish a new bio-sciences research centre, not forgetting the Allam Medical Building, also at the University of Hull which was one of his favourites as it was opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Dr Assem Allam, died at the age of 83 in December 2022. 

Volkswagen Beach Buggy

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy just screams 1960’s surfer vibes! Originally developed as a lightweight off roader with its ultra simple fibreglass body and rear mounted air-cooled engine, the Beach Buggy embodies the carefree spirit of its era. Based on the VW Beetle chassis, the Buggy design is stylish yet simple with its minimalistic dashboard and bucket seats.

This Volkswagen Beach Buggy was purchased two years ago on a whim.  Dr Allam obviously felt that at the ripe old age of 81, it was time to have a bit of fun! Unfortunately, he never had the pleasure of driving it and the Buggy has sat in his collection ever since. Now here to find its new custodian.

Originally red, with a colour change in 2008, the now blue metal flake body has some age-related marks which can be seen on the photographs. The rear bench seat and bucket seats are in need of a good clean, a little TLC and require some attention to reattach the seat pads.

The Beach Buggy has been fitted with a 1300cc twin-port Volkswagen Beetle engine, not the most powerful – but with the low weight to power ratio, it guarantees a lot of fun. Featuring the Beach Buggy staple, twin cannon exhaust that provides a lovely, throaty, rumble.

The HPi report states that the Buggy was first registered in 01/05/1967 and has had thirteen owners. The V5 will need to be applied for.

Sold with No Reserve, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is longing for a forever home. One where it will be used as intended. To provide hours of fun and generate miles of smiles. Sand optional!

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Vehicle Location: Hull, East Yorkshire HU14– it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendor.

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