Black limousine version of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle custom made in 1969, reimagined people’s car that turned heads wherever it went.
Unique stretch Beetle commissioned by Porsche/VW distributor John von Neumann and built by Troutman-Barnes.
Known as the Rollswagen, the limousine was featured in VW’s national ad campaign as “The $35,000 Beetle.”
1969 Volkswagen Beetle Limousine by Troutman-Barnes was recently sold at Sotheby’s for $335,000 USD.
Limousine retains the unmistakable silhouette of classic Volkswagen Beetle.
The car has been elongated into a full limousine, its body extended with additional doors and windows to create a long, elegant profile.
Nicknamed the “Rollswagen,” the limousine appeared at the Los Angeles International Auto Show and quickly became a talking point of the era.
Finished in black paint, VW Limousine carries a surprising air of sophistication, bridging the gap between economy car and luxury statement piece.
Imagine pulling up to prom in a stretched Beetle with a uniformed chauffeur. In 1969, someone actually did.
Just one was ever built. The 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Limousine is a true unicorn of the automotive world.
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