1951 Volkswagen Typ 1 Pick-up by Beutler

The 1951 Volkswagen Typ 1 Pick-up by Beutler was a rare coachbuilt utility vehicle based on the iconic VW Beetle. Created by Swiss coachbuilder Beutler, this model adapted the Beetle’s familiar platform into a small, practical pickup truck. Designed with functionality in mind, it featured a cargo bed capable of carrying up to 380 kg. Power came from the standard 1131 cc flat-four engine, producing 25 PS, the same as found in early production Beetles.

Despite its practicality, the design had notable limitations. The loading bed was set relatively high due to the engine placement at the rear, which made loading and unloading less convenient than in other utility vehicles of the era. This compromised usability ultimately restricted demand, and as a result, only a small number of these Beetle-based pickups were produced.