How was the long weekend? Did you digest it well? We hope so, and for the return to normality, here’s a definitely not ordinary car.

It’s indeed a Volkswagen Type 1 (if we want to write in a formal way, but let’s just say it’s a Beetle) built on commission for the West German police by the Papler bodywork shop in Cologne, with only 150 units for the police and 50 for the fire brigade. Technically, this car is rarer than a Hebmuller, considering that a car used by law enforcement was utilized until exhaustion. In fact, the original engine of this car has been gone for a long time, replaced by a non-matching numbers one. Many others didn’t make it to us.

The notable aspect of this vehicle, besides its rarity, is its condition: it’s a preserved car, never restored, displaying all the limitations and charm of the signs that time has left on it: a patina of rust, partially peeling paint, seats that look like they came from an ancient Egyptian tomb. Not to mention the semi-rusted handcuffs still attached to the metal bar that separates the front seats from the rear ones, and the convertible top that still seems to be the original: at the next Volkswagen meeting, you’ll make quite an impression driving this specimen. Find it for sale at 154,900 (today $170,000) here in Heteren, Netherlands. Thanks to Kyle for this tip!