Oval Vw Beetle Rescue - Rare 1956 found Sitting 40 Years Pulled from its Grave - Saving it!

Rare forgotten 1956 Volkswagen Beetle saved! This oval window Vw Beetle had been parked 40 years prior to being rescued. We pull it from it's grave, it needs a full restoration.

[@julius7087]

It is so important that guys like you save this beetles.

[@5150mxVW]

👍👍

[@rsprockets7846]

@@5150mxVW beetle mania

[@rsprockets7846]

@@5150mxVW GET OLD SCHOOL LUNCH TRAYS AND PUT THEM UNDER WHEELS

[@5150mxVW]

haha, yeah i even mentioned them at the 14:30 mark...

[@alan6832]

@@5150mxVW I tend to think it is too late for 70 year old cars in the rust belt, except for plastic parts that sun bleach in the desert. The most neglected cars, the ones being most neglected, are the ones you see in the crushers, which are generally half that age or even less in the rust belt. the future classics rather than the current ones. Yes, this car is a true classic and saving it is worth many hours, but there are 30 and 40 year old cars that can be saved in minutes, though the air cooled ones are mostly in Mexico. Still, it is good for a mechanics image to be seen in a car this old. As for jacking, I prefer to use stable cribbing wood between the jack and the ground than to use wood between the car and the jack, which is hard to stabilize, and short cribbing, around 2 feet, isn't too hard to lug around. Cribbing might need to be a little longer to accommodate the length of a shop jack, but I believe proper cribbing is the way to go when jacking cars high.

[@paulmertens250]

Very cool I got my 56 Diamond Green Oval in the beginning of March, I love it, mine was in a field in Western Pennsylvania, last PA inspection sticker on the windshield 1979

[@5150mxVW]

How cool is that !!!😎

[@wildthinair]

My Dad had one of these in Germany in the 1950s. He was doing his national service 🇬🇧 with the British Army. He’s 88 now. I’ll have to dig out the picture of the oval bug and send it to you ❤

[@RusThompson]

1956 the year I was born so she's 67 years young, I could swear I had one so close to this with the little oval. I was such a fun car. I drove it with no brakes and just the emergency for so long, back and forth to work and driving around. I love this, good luck with it. I've missed your videos like this Jason.

[@riverbluevert7814]

Great job by Don. He was in the middle of the action helping any way he could.

[@5150mxVW]

👍, 91 years young !

[@biviozlebi3551]

And he saved her all this yrs ..thats the main thing

[@GenaF]

i am surprised, 91 ? yet he still walks amazingly upright which is fantastic for being 91 years old.

[@daveneil3963]

In the early 1960's I had a 55VW, 36 HP, no synchromesh in first gear, no gas gauge just a lever you turned with you foot when it started to sputter. You had to have a good rapport with it or you didn't get anywhere! I loved that little car. And it had a sporty Fiat-Barth muffler on it and sounded real good. I drove that car from Ca. back to Arkansas and Oklahoma and back. I was 19 years old and lived in it for 5 weeks while traveling. It was quite an adventure. I'm looking forward to your restoration. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@rustyshackleford4728]

I saw this craigslist ad 10 minutes after it was posted & tried to find an email for you! Glad you scooped it up. $300 is a steal

[@5150mxVW]

haha, I couldn't give him 300 ...a friend thinks i over paid🤣🤦‍♂️

[@rustyshackleford4728]

I realized after I actually watched the video! Still glad you got it. And I'm sure you got it for a reasonable price if he originally was asking $3.

[@CTmoog]

That old dude is pretty cool! =) Nice find Jason! 😎😎😎

[@davidnorth3411]

It’s rare you get to talk with such an owner with first hand knowledge of his old pride and joy , he was a prize to talk too and bring the adventure to ownership just that much more important . You’ll find this interaction a rarity .

[@benkanobe7500]

This will be a good thing if you bring it all the way back. Great find and a great story!

[@rsprockets7846]

do a rat rod ICON update motor tranny suspension but leave paint interior alone

[@martyworley5427]

There’s nothing like getting a mid week video. Thanks Jason for the great video today! Nice to see you getting another project lol.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Marty, great to hear....haha, we will see , I have enough ovals so I'll probably be passing this one on to a friend

[@treeeva]

"It's a harbor freight lift, what could you be nervous about?" 😂😂🤣 That caught me off guard. I was appreciating all the care he was taking to Jack that car up on soft ground. 18:31 I haven't finished watching this yet but I really appreciate the respect you're all showing for the owner and that pile of metal most VW owners, back in the day, come to call friend and family members. Well done guys, thanks for sharing this.

[@metoon3092]

There should be a used cars app, that once you tell the seller " I'll take it ", the app *automatically* sends your wife flowers.😂🤣

[@denjhill]

Oh, the memories of my '57 oval, 36hp bug in south Florida back in the 60's. Loved that car. What I wouldn't give to have another today.

[@snowdogs59]

J, another great score, congratulations! You always say you’ll be more prepared next time🙂

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , yes i've been lucky with non frozen drums lately...back to reality :). It's a roller now though, can't wait to get it off the trailer and give it it's first PUSH🤣

[@snowdogs59]

Well you are the expert at pushing cars around.

[@ob1vw]

Glad you gave him more then he wanted. A bunch of people sent me the ad also. lol. I was Camping about 15 miles away from it.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you! Yes, it feels really good to be back in the driveway at 75 degrees, sun and natural light :)

[@ronnieparker4311]

You are Indiana Jones of finding those classic v w ‘s ! 🤘

[@5150mxVW]

Haha ! I’ll take it 👍😁

[@5150mxVW]

Oh damn ! Just saw your thumbnail! Back in the New York Groove …same em live in 77 or 78 , great show , I was 7

[@ronnieparker4311]

@@5150mxVW I’ve chatted with u before! I went to that ace show back in feb. ! It was awesome! I took my 79 year old mom 🤘⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@5150mxVW]

So cool ! My Mom took me to Kiss at 7 ! Moms Rock 👍

[@Wiltshire-observer]

I think all those classics are steadily finding YOU Jason !, they know they’ll have a good home. Another good find, Dubwerks has a keen eye. It will be great to see a”will it run” on this one. Weather looks great too, summers here, good time for beetle repairs.

[@jeremysomeone]

That’s a keeper. The story of ownership is just as valuable as the vehicle. Bring this one back for Don.

[@5150mxVW]

yes! great story , a car with a story and history is where it's at

[@lorenzoconte227]

Good to see you and dub werks working together

[@5150mxVW]

👍👍

[@markkerr7866]

Nice score Jason !

[@Phronsias1]

I bet Don has an interesting life story, good find by the way!!!

[@tommyjefferson9525]

A nother one out of the woods Jason you are a great vw saver and what ever you can save we need more guys like you great job keep on keeping on

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Tommy, much appreciated

[@toddjohnston4788]

The rear end of those years looks awesome...great find 😊

[@5150mxVW]

I have to agree , the ride home looking at the W decklid and rear window / roof line :). Thank you Todd

[@ineverhadthemoney7857]

back at it---//-- saving 1 more great ,good see you working

[@5150mxVW]

👍👍

[@birdssurfshed]

Just can't wait for your posts! Keep then coming!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you, much appreciated

[@mjc8248]

Awesome find, i really like that one and it comes with a cool story. The stories are what make the cars so special.

[@christopherrandazzo1485]

Best Line from this video: Jason: "It's a Harbor Freight lift. What could you possibly be nervous about?"

[@5150mxVW]

🤣 and the baby one to boot :)

[@christopherrandazzo1485]

@@5150mxVW Your videos are chuck-full of self-deprecating commentary, which I find very entertaining. I’m glad the baby Harbor Freight lift worked out. The operation looked pretty sketchy on film. Poor Don must have aged 10 years observing it in person!

[@ronmann2755]

In 1978 I had the opportunity to buy an immaculate '68 VW Formula V from a lady but didn't. To this day I still regret not buying it.

[@marygarner5249]

Absolutely love your videos you can see how much you love saving these VW 😁😁😁💟💟

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Mary, I hope you are doing well

[@marygarner5249]

💟💟💟💟

[@sandraclowdus6549]

You find it, you wash it,,,,,,,you PUSH it into the row. GOD bless you.😎

[@5150mxVW]

Haha, I’m working on it right now as we speak …it’s really gonna be different this time , things are gonna change . I CAN FEEL IT 😆

[@sandraclowdus6549]

@@5150mxVW let musti fix it.

[@calnative4904]

Awesome, this needs to be restored and back on the road. Just beautiful, I love the ‘66 and older VW’s.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you, Well if Dubwerks ( channel ) buys it , it will :)

[@christophercornetet5037]

HELL YEAH RAD DUDE!!! Awesome score!!! Looks very similar to my 56!! Mine was Nile beige. That is an early 56 because the heat vents are up by the front firewall, they moved em back in mid 56!!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Chris! Oh cool, I think the 55 Kevin and I pulled from the junkyard is Nile Beige ....ooh, i didn't that, thank you for the info

[@markmyers840]

I remember buying seeing that style. roof rack on vws back in the 70s.Fairly common.

[@brian56]

The split windows are my favorite, but the ovals are almost just as good. Love those small low taillights on the old ones

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Wow title and sales slip! German rebuilt has to be a job well done. Your truck earns its keep! You need a hat like that!! 😁 Nice radio!! Great find!! It did make a stir 😂 Ah ow….Dubs is 21!! Party time! 🎉 12 seconds left!! 😳😁

[@salvadoravila9095]

Congratulations, another jewel. God bless you all

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Sal, you as well

[@allenbuck5589]

Alway have to watch a new. Vw video love them old girls. Thanks from Sc. 😊

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Allen

[@esstaffe]

I have the same roof rack on my 69 never found another on line, class cool video

[@5150mxVW]

Oh sweet , I never saw one

[@ronaldblattel7378]

I've had my diamond green 57 since 1977.

[@MajorDan1138]

I have never owned a VW, but your channel, and Dub's, and mustie n wicked, have got me lookin' for one! Great job!

[@dalewyatt1321]

Jason, 2 things. 1. Tell her it's blue. 2, Congratulate Dubwerks on reaching puberty.

[@feelingold2995]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DubWerks]

😁

[@warrenmink2429]

Awesome score man ! I thought it was gonna be a lot worse ! Again great score .

[@SladesVWBeetle]

New video!! Yes!! Watching now!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Jim

[@jeffbannon1345]

Jason, I fully enjoy your definition of “daylight”. For most they would use different words to describe that level of crustiness. 😂

[@daphlavor]

Awesome find! Can’t wait to see it back on the road again.

[@johnlydon533]

Great video, tedious job jacking it up, tilt trailer might save some time ? That roof rack were very common in Europe , nice to see another rescue. 👍🏼

[@5150mxVW]

tilt trailer ?!? who has the $krilla for that😆

[@feelingold2995]

I was thinking the same.. i can back my power tilt right under the wheels... alot safer and easier when there are no ramps to deal with..

[@AudiophileTubes]

WOW, what a classic find and 'save'! Good for you!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you!

[@Smilyface509]

He looks like Einstein! And I mean that as a compliment, cool dude! 🫡

[@nelsoneddy541]

I always look forward to your vids, Jay. Great find with the 56 oval and improvised load job. Love your work

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you ! I really appreciate that . Sitting here in the rain staring at this oval . I started the paint stripping on it , man I love this polar silver . 😍

[@MaShcode]

The age of Sinatra, Mastroianni, and Maria Callas. Silver blue being one of the signature fashion accents of the 50’s

[@DubWerks]

What a rescue, wish I could've gone to meet Don! Had a good time getting the wheels free, I think it's going to have to be added to the collection 👀

[@G40daily]

You keep proving that they’re still out there! Love the vids dude. Keep up the good work 🫡

[@5150mxVW]

yes they are, thank you , Dubwerks found this one

[@CorollaMAD97]

Amazing can't wait to see it get brought back to life

[@pyoung168]

Roof rack looks similar (suction cups) to the one on a ‘63 Beetle my dad bought back in the late ‘70s. Guy he bought it from said he bought the rack from JC Whitney.

[@Fitzinyourhead]

I can’t decide if the original owner looks more like Einstein or grandpa from Charlie and the chocolate chocolate factory. Great score bro It has a slight weight reduction issue but nothing a welder can’t fix

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Nice , Had a 56 loved it . Wish I had it back .

[@user-hu7en6ur9g]

i had a 53 two back windows no gas gauge just a reserve lever. drove it from LA to bronx ny. paid $45 for it in 1976

[@stephenricketts7764]

Wow that does look in quite good shape if it has been sat for 40 years. I think you are right it seems better than the 58. I do think that the weather has played its part on the paint but the front wing/fender looks like it has had some work at some point. If it has a reconditioned engine that would not be unusual for many cars of that era though perhaps less so with a Beetle. A good find Jason and a lovely old man to have bought the car from. Good luck. 👍👍

[@kevingayadeen7253]

It was in good shape until the nightmare loading took place.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Awesome Jason. Great find and looks like a solid car.

[@juliocesarcosta3251]

Very good , fantastic ,,😊

[@5150mxVW]

thank you

[@tonyscott5284]

great job, worth another vid i reckon 👍😎

[@JPVolvo]

Don is a legend getting after it! Hopefully he sees it run!

[@5150mxVW]

He sure is 👍

[@Tat2TankT]

Man I’d love to have that 68 that’s my favorite year great find thanks for sharing

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks for saving this VW it doesn't deserve to die

[@5150mxVW]

👍👍, thank you for checking out the journey

[@GenaF]

I wish we had V8 Toyota trucks here in the UK, that one sounds so beefy. i love it!

[@5150mxVW]

Yes , the 4.7 is a great engine / truck

[@qui618]

The guy who sold you the car reminds me of Albert Einstein!

[@5150mxVW]

And 91 years young !

[@jim6214]

Yes, I certainly believe this VW has been sitting outside for 40 years!

[@jaydenoloughlin6694]

So envious! Hope you are well mate!

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you Jay, you as well

[@billsrq1788]

Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@5150mxVW]

Hi Bill , I’ve been to Bocilla Island , never forget all the shark teeth in the sand and one too many hurricanes to go from rum runners on the 57 golf cart 🤣👍

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear 5150mxVW. 🙌 Hooray, the VW rescuer is back at last.👍👌👏 Congratulations! With this interior/exterior colour combination the bug must've looked fantastic when new. I'm eagerly looking forward to see what colour it really is and if the engine does turn over. Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards, luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@dennissanborn3159]

do a rubbing compound on a small part or the inside to get an idea of true color.

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great find!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you !

[@mikelove9832]

Thanks Straight Ahead ✌😎

[@5150mxVW]

👍

[@robertlambert5299]

12:09 the guy peeping around the fence. Lol

[@5150mxVW]

Haha 👍

[@joshdevdoss9041]

Beautiful Car, I love the Pre 60s Beetles

[@5150mxVW]

thank you , me too

[@dickletrich3252]

I remember buying a 1956 VW from Renald C Johnson Dealership in San Francisco brand new. Cost out the door with tax and licence was $1,640.00 Loved that car and became very involved in Auto Cross'ing. By the way the color was orange, kinda like tomato soup with a bit of milk in it. I have owned many cars before and since and none gave me more fun to own and drive until I bought a used Chevy 2017 Volt, which I drive today. Thanks for the video and hope to see the progress........ Dick

[@65bugnut]

I would guess that the color is Polar Silver. Anybody can drive a car onto a trailer, it takes someone with experience to be able to drag one out of the dirt, and man handle it onto a trailer. Nice job.

[@5150mxVW]

I think so too , thank you 65BN 👍

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome video jason the car looks amazing great save

[@5150mxVW]

thank you 34

[@rgs4x]

Just having a title with the car is huge. Nice find.

[@5150mxVW]

agreed , much less from 1959 :)

[@brilog69]

Cool man! Nice little oval! Not too crusty.

[@5150mxVW]

Thank you

[@Traderjoe]

This car is 9 years older than me. And I remember seeing this style driving around in the 1970’s.

[@curbside_treasures]

Looks like Polar Silver. That's the color the one I found back in the early 90's was, except mine had the light beige vinyl interior. Found it parked in a back parking lot of a tire dealership under a pine tree. Brought it home in a horse trailer. LOL I was deep into the Cal Custom look at the time, had a 73 Super Beetle. Ended up trading it a couple years later, dash had never been cut, 36 hp, solid and too original...didn't have the heart to mod it. LOL Congrats!

[@5150mxVW]

nice, sounds like a sweet car, thank you

[@ardegaragem7283]

I Love old beetle...❤

[@5150mxVW]

😁👍

[@meetjohndoe1078]

sketchy jacking! "how's it lookin' Don?" LOL!

[@5150mxVW]

🤣😆👍

[@maniestrijdom7271]

For somebody doing this once a month , you do like to strugle and i do like to watch😂👍

[@warbirdwf]

Great Rescue Jason! A coveted year oval window for sure! Living in the SW desert, that rust is just shocking. The mice pee damage is also incredible to say the least. Great job!

[@kevingayadeen7253]

Was it Friday 13th, what part of that was great? The S.O.B twisted the shit out that chassis loading it, what a nightmare.

[@5150mxVW]

lmao, twisted lmao...clearly you don't know $ht ...you think that chassis got twisted from both rear wheels being on the trailer ...one locked front going up the ramps and one rear wheel sliding on the wood deck ...like i said , my intent was to free up all 4 wheels w/ the drum puller , throw the nice roller rims on and roll it out .

[@5150mxVW]

thank you warbird, I appreciate it

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent Video Jason :), Dub Works :) on 1956 Volkswagen car also think color was light baby blue then Silver or Emerald Green buy can see! Hopefully get motor and transmission in gear to see turn okay too!

[@5150mxVW]

thank you Andrew

[@ImTHATguy...]

Definitely a fan of air cooled rigs. I see a Corvan next to that 68. Guess I should say Greenbrier, but I like "Corvan". Lol

[@motorcyclemark2889]

I had a 59 VW Bug in the mid 1980s it was cool ran great was changed over to 12 volts

[@Mikefngarage]

HEY......Did you pick up my next project for me?

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏Nice😍

[@rogerb5615]

Shades of "Sleeper"!

[@williamtanner1372]

Awesome rescue! As sketchy as it looked, it reminded me of the olden days and the rickety trailer. At least you didn't have to dig it out of the mud. Your rescues are always fun to watch.

[@5150mxVW]

thank you William, ah the good old days...that trailer made me cringe the last time i saw it haha.

[@kevingayadeen7253]

Did you look at another video, that was a nightmare. What are you smoking.

[@IEchuckie]

If you think that was a nightmare you need to check out his other videos that make this one a cakewalk

[@5150mxVW]

let's welcome the new summer hater club members kev and chucky👍

[@andunabu3238]

Class car

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Back in the late 1980’s I went to look at an oval in someone’s back yard. When I opened the decklid a large rat ran up into the roof. I said, “I’m out!” Of course, nice ovals we’re still less than a grand back then.

[@5150mxVW]

HAHA !

[@robertlambert5299]

How in the hell do you keep finding Ovals?!!!

[@5150mxVW]

Don't live in Florida is a start

[@robertlambert5299]

@@5150mxVW I don’t live in Florida. Lol

[@5150mxVW]

That’s good , you are off to good start 😆

[@robertlambert5299]

@@5150mxVW not really. Still in the south with all the rust on these old VWs from the pine trees. Lol

[@antoniofernandopires5166]

Parabéns a experiência e agilidade contam muito boa sorte sempre

[@multislipful]

My late father bought a right hand drive one of these new in the UK in this metallic grey colour to replace his 1955 black one. My first car in 1966 was a 1958 rag top in Diamond Green. Your car is certainly not Diamond Green. Your latest acquisition looks in pretty good shape, given that it is approaching 70 years old. Best of luck with it.

[@birdssurfshed]

Balls to the Walls on lifting that little Joe :)