What is the value of a VW Hebmuller?
Though commissioned by VW to produce 2,000 cars, Hebmüller was only able to build 696 units due to a fire in 1949 that bankrupted the company and significantly hurt production. As a result, Hebmüller Cabriolets are highly prized by Volkswagen collectors and can command asking prices above $200,000. The Hebmüller Cabriolet, or Type 14A, made its debut in June 1949. It shared many mechanical components with the Beetle saloon, including the Type 1’s 19-kilowatt (26 PS; 25 bhp) petrol engine and mechanical brakes. However, it stood out with its symmetrical decklid, trunk lid and semaphore turn signals.Volkswagen Type 14A Cabriolet by Hebmuller (1949-1952) Built by Hebmuller & Sons, Wuppertal, Germany Founded in 1889 by Joseph Hebmuller, the company originally built horse drawn carriages.
How many Hebmüller VW are there?
Production ended in 1953 with a total of 696 units produced, including 3 prototypes and 1 pre-production model. Around 100 are thought to survive. Production ended in 1953 with a total of 696 units produced, including 3 prototypes and 1 pre-production model. Around 100 are thought to survive. Today a replica of the Type 14A is produced by the Brazilian convertible company Troca.
How many VW Hebmullers were made?
Only about 696 units were made between 1949 and 1953, making it highly sought after by collectors today. The Hebmüller Cabriolet featured a two-door convertible design, with a stylish rear end and distinctive rear seats. The company’s best known model is perhaps a 2+2 convertible based on the Volkswagen Type 1 platform – known as Volkswagen Type 14A or Hebmüller Cabriolet. It also built a number of four-door cabriolets on the Type 1 platform (Type 18A), with canvas doors.