{"id":1978147,"date":"2026-09-25T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1957-volkswagen-beetle\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T16:54:43","slug":"1957-volkswagen-beetle","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1957-volkswagen-beetle\/","title":{"rendered":"1957 Volkswagen Beetle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"font-semibold pb-1 text-2xl leading-[52px] [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[30px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\">1957 Volkswagen Beetle<\/h1>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm last:mb-0\">Here is a charming, endlessly likable example of the most recognizable automobile ever built \u2014 a genuine 1957 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle with authentic vintage character and dry, rust-friendly California history. 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