In 1964 a Volkswagen Beetle was bought new to be stored in case the owner needed to replace his 59 bug, as he felt the 64 was the pinnacle of bug design. Now with just 23 miles on the odometer, it has hit the open market at the asking price of $1 million

Purchased new at a Vancouver, Washington, in 1964, the Beetle was originally owned by Rudy Zvarich. At the time, he owned a 1957 Beetle and specifically sought the ’64 model to serve as a replacement whenever his beloved car died. He was also worried Volkswagen would ruin the car in future iterations.

Zvarich was so dedicated to preserving the ’64 that he drove it home using a separate battery. The original dry charge system has never been used. The car has not been licensed and the windshield wipers and hubcaps have never been attached and are still in the original box.

It remained under cover, raised on blocks and drained of fluids in Zvarich’s garage until 2016. It ws inherited by his nephew who owns a classic BMW and Mercedes Benz shop in Portland Oregon

As far as the price is concerned, when they brought it to the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance a couple of years ago, someone offered them $150,000, which would equal the highest price ever known to have been paid for a Beetle. They feel the unique quality of being the very first to use this cool old bug is going to cost someone a fortune... well at least until they get into a situation where they actually need money, as I have never seen anyone who needs money turn it down.

Until then, it's going to win awards at concours... because, it's still new. It's very doubtful anyone else will show up with a newer old car, or one restored that is better... than an unused original

https://journal.classiccars.com/2018/10/12/practically-brand-new-1964-volkswagen-beetle-priced-1-million/
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/volkswagen-beetle-not-driven-since-1964-on-sale-for-1000000