VW Käfer 1200(diecast 1:18, Welly)
- VW Käfer 1200 (from 1950)
- Welly
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- black
- Perfect mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
VW Beetle 1200 as the inspiration for the Welly model
The vehicle from the Modelly member “Play-X” collection is a black Volkswagen Beetle and, based on its body shape, oval rear window, and sunroof, it most likely represents the Volkswagen Beetle 1200 from the second half of the 1950s. As a model line, it belongs to the Type 1 generation, which was built from 1938 to 2003. The model shown fits especially well to a production year around 1956, when the Volkswagen Beetle 1200 still had the smaller oval rear window; this feature was introduced in 1953 and replaced by the larger rear window in 1957. The predecessors of the early postwar models with the split “Brezel” rear window were the Beetle versions from 1945 to 1952. The basic technical concept was developed under the leadership of Ferdinand Porsche; Karl Rabe worked as chief engineer. The body shape is mainly credited to designer Erwin Komenda. The design combined a unitized platform with a compact, air-cooled rear engine and a round, flowing body.Advertisement
Technology of the Volkswagen Beetle 1200 in the 1950s
The Volkswagen Beetle 1200 had a rear-mounted four-cylinder boxer engine with 1,192 cubic centimeters (72.9 cubic inches) of displacement. In the mid-1950s, this engine produced around 22 kilowatts or 30 horsepower, depending on the version. The engine was air-cooled, so no radiator, coolant circuit, or antifreeze was needed. Fresh air was supplied by a fan driven by the engine. Power was transferred through a manual four-speed transmission; the rear wheels were driven via swing axles. Other typical features included 6-volt electrics, torsion-bar suspension front and rear, and a hydraulic braking system. The Volkswagen Beetle 1200 was designed for simple maintenance and a robust build that was pretty tough for its time. Its top speed was about 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour). For historical context, since the original type was first built in 1938: 1938 was the year of the Anschluss of Austria to the German Reich, the Munich Agreement was signed, and Superman first appeared in Action Comics No. 1. These examples show just how old the design is and the historical era it came from.
Black 1/18 diecast model
This is a 1/18 scale model car from Welly. The miniature is made from diecast material, meaning the body is cast metal, with plastic parts used for trim, glazing, and the interior. The photos show a high-gloss black paint finish without racing numbers, advertising graphics, or tuning add-ons. That makes the lines of the Volkswagen Beetle 1200 stand out really nicely: the rounded fenders, the center crease on the front hood, the small VW emblem, and the curved roofline. The roof is finished in a darker, matte-looking tone and represents the sunroof. This roof option was available on the real Beetle and is reproduced on the model with the visible cross ribs. The light beige interior creates a contrast with the black exterior; through the windows, the front seats, rear bench, and steering wheel can be seen.
Details of the Welly Volkswagen Beetle 1200 from Play-X
This 1/18 scale model car from Welly includes several details that collectors will appreciate. You can see separate windshield wipers, side mirrors, door handles, door hinges, and chrome-style bumpers. The front headlights have ribbed clear inserts, while the smaller lights below the main headlights are set apart clearly. The photos show black tires with white sidewalls and silver hubcaps with the VW logo. Both front and rear bumpers are shaped in two sections; the small guards and mounting brackets are also included. The license plate on the front reads “0561,” though that doesn’t point to any specific real-world registration year. What makes the model car appealing is the straightforward but well-done combination of a black body, chrome accents, cream-colored interior, and the distinctive proportions of the Volkswagen Beetle 1200. The side shot with the figure accessory also makes the size of the 1/18 miniature and the long, low running board area between the fenders really clear.No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information
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