05.10.2024: new pictures of Tempo Matador #24 from Germany (CM)
28.09.2024: new pictures and informations of Hebmüller 14-00715 from the USA (CM)
30.07.2024: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00177 from the USA (CM)
23.07.2024: new restoration pictures of Hebmüller 14-00258 from Japan (BG)
30.06.2024: new pictures of Hebmüller 19126 1411 from Poland (CM)
31.12.2023: new pictures of Opel Admiral #44 from Germany (KH
31.12.2023: new Opel Kapitän from Russia in the Hebmüller Registry (CM)
12.11.2023: new pictures of Hebmüller 18-00083 from Germany (CM)
12.11.2023: new pictures of Hebmüller Type 18a 1-0131862 from France (CM)
29.10.2023: new informations and pictures from the past of Hebmüller 14-00570 (CM)
06.08.2023: Hebmüller 1-0183840 from the USA is sold to a new owner in Japan (BG)
18.05.2023: new Opel Kapitän Hebmüller Cabrio 39-11342 from Russia (CM)
05.03.2023: new restoration pictures of 14-00062 from Germany (CM)
06.01.2023: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00570 from Germany (CM)
06.11.2022: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00462 from Germany (CM)
22.10.2022: new picture of Hebmüller 14-00309 from the USA (CM)
09.09.2022: new Tempo Hanseat 447430 from Germany (KH)
09.08.2022: new Type 14a Hebmüller 14-00658 from USA (PS)
26.05.2022: new Hanomag Sturm Cabrio #83 from Switzerland (KH)
25.05.2022: new Hanomag Sturm Cabrio #82 from Sweden (SD)
16.04.2022: new restoration pictures of 14-00534 (CM)
19.03.2022: new Hanomag L 28 67677 in the Registry (CM)
30.01.2022: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00166 from the Netherlands (CM)
02.01.2021: new historical pictures of Hebmüller 14-00134 from Sweden (PS)
31.12.2021: new restoration pictures of Hebmüller 14-00581 from Germany (CM)
31.12.2021: new restoration pictures of Hebmüller 14-00387 from USA (CM)
26.12.2021: new restoration pictures of Hebmüller 14-00258 from Japan (BG)
26.12.2021: new historical picture added to Hebmüller 14-00670 (PS)
07.12.2021: new pictures of Hebmüller 1-0148550 from the USA (CM)
03.10.2021: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00062 from Germany (CM)
02.10.2021: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00518 from Germany (CM)
14.09.2021: new owner for Hebmüller 14-00014 (CM)
14.09.2021: new pictures of Hebmüller 14-00461 from Belgium (PS)
31.07.2021: new picture of Hebmüller 14-00639 from Switzerland (CM)
WELCOME TO THE
HEBMÜLLER REGISTRY!
Back in the 1980th Hebmueller enthusiasts in England and in the United States collected information on VW Type 14A and started a first registry. People like Bob Shaill, Steve Wood, Bob Gilmore and Klaus Jacobsen did an excellent job.
Otherwise a lot of the history might have gone. Since quite some years Claus Missing, backed up by Peter Schepens, had published a Hebmüller Registry on his internet website to have people around the globe participating in the informations. This Registry, however, has been a bit like a hidden treasure as it was found under the legend of our famous competitor Karmann. Moreover this registry contained information on the VW Type 14A, resp.18, only.
So, many people connected the name Hebmueller exclusively with the VW – HEBs. As a matter of fact the roaring twenties and the thirties of the last century have been the highest time for coachbuilders in general and especially Karosserie Hebmüller. Exclusive bodies had been built as well as small series on chassis of well-known makes like Horch, Mercedes, Opel, Ford, Buick and Chrysler, but also for almost forgotten makes such as Körting, Hansa, Hanomag, Tornax and numerous others. When Claus told me about his plans to up-date and separate the Hebmüller registry, both of us found it a good idea to include all Hebmüller products. So far I had collected photos and information on some 50 non-VW’s, not as professional like Claus, but now contained in the new Hebmueller Registry. Everybody is invited to complete the information, and to keep the registry vigorous. Claus, thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm. You did a really great job!
LATEST NEWS:
14-00715 sold to the USA
On the way to its new owner. Hebmüller 14-00715 from 1951 (CM)
14-00177 from the USA
New "old" pictures of Hebmüller 14-00177. Infos about the owner and pictures from the current condition would be great. (CM)
LAST UPLOAD:
HEBMÜLLER SPECIAL
Last weekend of Mai 2023. The "Käferfreunde Pendelachse" from Düsseldorf organized on saturday a nice cruise with Hebmüller coachbuild cars through the area between Düsseldorf and Essen. For the Sunday meeting, all Hebmüller cars were displayed in the large event hall of the Classic Remise. Check out all pictures!
NICE COLLAGE OF HEBMÜLLER 14-00651
Many thanks to our Registry team member BoB Gilmore >>> Registry link 14-00651 <<<
TYPE 14A ROOF PARTS
Your chance to get a complete set of perfect reproduced roof wood parts for your Hebmüller Type 14a project or Type 14a replica. All parts are handmade out of dry beech wood. Only a few sets are left from the last production. Shortly we will show all suppliers of available Hebmüller parts on this website. If you have reproduced Hebmüller parts for sale, please let us know!
or call
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REPRODUCTION PARTS TYPE 14A
Check out our new list with all known suppliers of specific Hebmüller Type 14a parts. It is very useful for original Hebmüller restaurations and also for enthusiast, who want to build their own Hebmüller replica ride. With all these informations, it is very easy to create your own dream car. You'll find it under "Media Gallery" & "Miscellaneous". If you have also Type 14a parts for sale, please let us know, and we can add you to the list.
HEBMÜLLER 14-00639 RESCUDED IN SWITZERLAND!
Over forty years, Heb 14-00639 was swamped with scrap metal under a car port in Sursee, Switzerland. It seems, that the old owner has decided to let it go. Congratulations to the new owner, and good luck with the restoration. Bring it back on the road!
TYPE 14A PEDAL CAR
Mini Type 14A pedal car from the early fifties! A full metal master piece made by a master-class student inclusive shorted semaphores and headlights. Doors and hoods can be opened. Many thanks to Jens for sending the pictures.
COOL FLO REGISTRY STUFF
Get your limited "HEBMÜLLER REGISTRY CAP" and "HEBMÜLLER REGISTRY POLO SHIRT" now! Only a few caps and polos are left on stock. Produced with a high quality stitch by COOL FLO in England. 29,00 € per cap and 39,00 € for each polo shirt plus shipping. Availiable polo shirt colors are marine blue and white in size M, L, XL and XXL. Shipping costs for Europe 9,00 € and 16,00 € for shipping worldwide. >>> Please order here <<<
HEBBMÜLLER 14-00367 BACK ON THE ROAD
Martins Hobés dream came true: driving his own Hebmüller!
In 2003 Martin Hobé was allowed to sit in a Hebmüller Type 14a at the Bad Camberg meeting. At this moment Martin felt in love and he decided to search for his own Hebmüller. Martin loves to bring back cars to life that have been off the road for many years. But the most Hebmüller cars which are for sale are restored, so 14-00367 was his car! Last year he had the chance to buy it from a car collector in the Netherlands. Martin put another good driving floorpan under it, made some small repairs and installed some correct parts on it. Check out all pictures >>> click here <<<
HEBMÜLLER COACHBUILD CARS
OUR LATEST HEBMÜLLER REGISTRY ENTRIES:
360° TYPE 14A HEBMÜLLER
Spin the Type 14A image with your mouse. You can open the doors, the deck lids and the roof with the scroll wheel. Many thanks to Ruud de Ruiter for this nice image of his Hebmüller 14-00201!
HEBMÜLLER 1-0183840
Have a safe journey! Hebmüller 1-0183840 is on the way to his new lucky owner. The car goes from the United States to Japan! Click >>> here <<< for more pictures
New roof for 14-00346
Christian Grundmanns Hebmüller 14-00346 is back from Markus Raekes "Wagenmanufaktur" shop in Hessisch Oldendorf. Check out all new pictures of Markus awesome roof and interior job!
Oldest known Type 18A
The oldest known Type 18A Hebmüller convertible 18-00047 is back on the road. Congratulations to the owner for this great restoration job! Check out all pictures here in the Hebmüller Registry.
THIS IS A REAL WONDERFUL STORY
Tornax Rex #30: In 1936 Hans Oskar Hildebrandt´s father bought the one years old Tornax from a doctor. The family lived in Halle/ Saale, in the middle of Germany which became the state of DDR after World War II. Hans Oskar remembers very well the rides in the Tornax with his father when he was a child. The car survived the war and the time thereafter and it was driven by the father until 1977 when the father died. Hans Oskar drove it too until he flew to West-Germany in 1961. Hans Oskar, who lived near Hamburg now, remembered the nice car and during a visit at his home town he found it almost as a wreck. He wanted to get it out of the DDR and started to bring part by part across the border. This was quit dangerous as the DDR customs checked each outgoing car very carefully and penalties had been strong. Once he had to return parts from the border and he found that he never would be able to get the bigger parts, especially the chassis out of the DDR. So he tried the official way and with the help of Mr. Genscher, former Secretary of State, he succeeded in 1985. He had to pay for the car to the DDR state to get it out, even it was owned by his family. During following 5 years the Rex was carefully restored. Since 1990 Hans Oskar Hildebrandt brings the nice roadster to many events with historic automobiles. (KH)
POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION OF 14-00008
After a long search, and investigation and with the help of other enthusiasts, the Lottermann’s Hebmüller, since long time known as Heb 14-00103 is identified. Markus was very glad to find out the real Body number on his type 14a. The car’s former nr 14-00103 was deducted by Heinz Willy Lottermann on the first digits from the Chassis numbers 1-103322. The info was found on a copy from the Wagenbegleitkarte that was provided by a collector who was not aware it was not for his car. So the identification is 100% correct. The car was built 15 July 1949, it was shipped on 16th of July to WEBER dealership in Berlin, and has Body number 14-00008. The original color was elfenbein or Ivory. It is unclear if that was a complete elfenbein car or just a black one with elfenbein sides.. In our research, we found out that another Heb was indeed completely painted in elfenbein. So when the car was restored years ago, Heinz Willy Lottermann used what was available. The heater channels, the front part was changed and replaced by the wrong parts. The Heb should have a flat front panel and a small fuel tank. The car however will be kept in the same condition but made driveable for the German TÜV one day. Do not bother to ask, the car is not for sale as to honor Heinz Willy Lottermann. Check out all new pictures >>> here <<< (PS)
FINISHED AFTER 55 YEARS OWNERSHIP
Hebmüller 14-00296 is back on the road
Pete Banholzer from Virginia, USA has finished the restauration of his Hebmüller 14-00296! Last August Pete visited the Hebmüller Karosserie Meeting in Meerbusch. Check out all pictures of his stunning Type 14a convertible and his history story >>> here <<< (SD)
HEBMÜLLER ARTWORK
Check out the colored Hebmüller drawings from Eugen Rappold and Werner Lützenkirchen. Eugen Rappold was the chief construction engineer till 1947. Werner Lützenkirchen worked for the Hebmüller factory as a designer till 1952. Click here to see the drawings (BG)
First Hebmüller Type 14A Meeting 1983
At the start of 1983, BoB Gilmore had taken over full responsibility of the Hebmüller VW Type 14A Registry. Also, on April 10, 1983, BoB organized the first ever Hebmüller VW Type 14A meeting in conjunction with the Vintage Volkswagen Club of America. The meeting was held at the property of Karl and Mary Belcher in La Mesa (San Diego) in California.
The Belcher location was on a couple of acres and had a large 12 stall horse facility that had been converted into display rooms featuring the many fine Vintage VWs owned by them. Karl had also recently purchased a 1950 Hebmüller VW from Traugott Grundmann in Germany.
In attendance were 6 Hebmüller VWs from the California area and it was such an awesome site seeing the impressive row of the rare VWs all lined up.
At the time, Hebmüller VWs present were owned by BoB Gilmore (14-00258), Steve Herron (14-00055), Maurey Cole (14-00012), Scott Hendry (14-00420), Karl Belcher (14-00433) and also Al Biehl (14-00269).
Check out all pictures here!
HEBMÜLLER KAROSSERIE MEETING
Check out the pictures of the Hebmüller Karosserie Meeting 2019. A lot of rare Hebmüller coachbuild cars found their way to Meerbusch near Düsseldorf in August. The longest journey to the meeting had a Type 14a from Canada.
THE OLD HEBMÜLLER REGISTRIES
online now!
All Typ 14A Hebmüller Registry lists from the past are online now. Check out Bob Shaills, Steve Woods, Bob Gilmores and Klaus Jacobsens Type 14A Registry lists. Bob Shaill had 31 cars in his Registry in 1981. The cornerstone for our Hebmüller Registry with 155 Type 14A today. Many thanks for your great job!
NEW TYPE 14A WORLD RECORD
The old world record from the Hessisch Oldendorf Meeting 2009 with twenty-nine Type 14a VW Hebmüllers is history. With the help of the hole Registry team we could beat the old record with thirty-three Type 14a at the Hebmüller Meeting in Meerbusch! Many thanks to the participants for bringing their car to the meeting!
BACK TO WHERE IT BELONGS
Missing Aufbau plate handed over at the Hebmüller Meeting in Meerbusch
In 2007 we got the information that a Hebmüller Aufbau plate from a burned Heb was found in Florida. The plate was missing since the car was stripped for restoration in the late 80's. The car itself was probably the first self driving car around, as it was parked in a garage in first gear. A fire in that garage was destroying the whole building but due to heat, the electric wire melted on the starting engine so the car drove itself out of the barn, by short cut on the wires. When Peter Schepens got the news just before Bad Camberg meeting in 2007 he needed to inform the owner Mr. Aurelio Belussi from Italy. With a translation by Andreas Fink from Bolzano, we managed to inform the owner that the Aufbau plate was found but not yet received. Now after 12 years, the plate finally was send over to Peter last week. The owner Kevin Jeannette from Gunnar racing team in Florida decided that it was time to let the Aufbau plate go out of his collection to be put where it belongs. To hand over the plate, we first made a document that was signed by Klaus Hebmüller, Claus Missing, Stevwe Dressler and me, Bob Gilmore was foreseen but unfortunately, he missed it. At the parade on Sunday, at the Meeting in Meerbusch the cars were driven around a block and presented to the public with a speaker who comment the car and owner. For Aurelio, we decided that the hand over needed to be done by Klaus Hebmüller himself. We framed a letter, that was signed with a pict of the plate inside. When Aurelio stood in front of the visitors, Markus Lottermann who speaks Italian, translated the letter and asked what part on his car was missing... Aurelio did not understand. But when he noticed that it was all about the Aufbau plate he was thrilled to receive the frame and document....he smiled and was happy. When Klaus Hebmüller also had the plate in his hand, he almost cried and thanked us all for it. (PS)
GREAT NEWS FOR THE HEBMÜLLER REGISTRY
In 1979 & Around the 30th Anniversary of the VW Typ 14A , Bob Shaill Of The VW Split Window Club Of London, UK had the idea to create an international registry for these cars with special bodies by Karosserie Hebmüller. He sought the help of Heb-owners & Heb-Hunters of that time, and from all around the globe. Bob then compiled all their research & photographs into the First - Ever VW Hebmueller Typ 14A Registry which appeared in February, 1981 with just 31 cars. Bob’s next edition came out in November of 1981 with 44 cars. His third & final Hebmueller Registry (before handing over to Bob Gilmore in the USA) in July, 1982 already had 60 VW Type 14A Hebs registered. In his opening letter to Registry Members, Bob Said, “I sincerely hope that this Hebmüller Register will bring owners a little closer together.” Well now it’s 2019 & we’ll soon celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the VW Typ 14A Hebmueller; and Bob Shail is back again to support the NEW Hebmüller Registry which now includes 160 VW Typ 14A Models plus every other known car around the world with bodies by Hebmüller. In August we will celebrate these with a party hosted by the Hebmüller family themselves. It’s fair to say that Bob’s great vision from 1979 has come true, and that the new Hebmüller Registry carries on his great work to “Bring Hebmüller Owners a little closer together!” Congratulations &
Welcome back to The Hebmüller Registry Founder, Bob Shaill
UNIQUE DELAHAYE 135M HEBMÜLLER
The restauration of Delahaye 135 M with Hebmüller coachwork has finished. The car came up for sale at Sotheby´s Auction in May 2019. Check out the new pictures and the history! Many thanks to Remi Dargeden for the great pictures!
UNBELIEVABLE FIND IN THE SWISS ALPS
Missing Hebmüller 14-00581 rescued by Hessisch Oldendorf Team
A week ago, some pictures showed up on different Facebook pages about a burnt Hebmüller in Switzerland. Now after some hectic searches, Christian Grundmann scored the remains of this Heb in the mountains. The car was stored in a barn made of fire wood and temporary roof until the restoration could be done...however, some kids playing with matches and fire crackers and set this barn on fire inclusive the Heb in it with this result. The fire was at least 15 years ago. Now the Hebmüller is rescued and moved to Germany. The Heb was last seen in the 90ies when a picture showed up in an article of Super VW magazine. More informations about the history are coming soon. Check out all pictures of 14-00581 here. (PS) 22.09.2019
AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT!
Normally we check old Hebmüller pictures for details of the car. In this case, we found a detail in the background of a car. A white house which we have seen before. It is Frank Hebmüllers house in Düsseldorf, where we stopped for a coffee break in 2009 at the Hebmüller Karosserie Meeting...unbelievable! The red Type 14a on the pictures belongs to a man who lived in Mönchengladbach. He took the pictures in 1951 when he drove through Düsseldorf. One year later he sold the red Hebmüller to buy a Mercedes Benz. The Hebmüller was build by KARMANN in Osnabrück and was probably scraped.
Photo shooting in 1951
The proud owner went on a short drive from Mönchengladbach to Düsseldorf Golzheim and took some pictures of his new Hebmüller convertible Type 14a.
Frank Hebmüllers house in the background
What are the odds! He parked the Hebmüller in front of Franks house to take a picture. At this time, the house was not in the hands of the Hebmüller family.
Coffee stop at Franks' house
In 2009 the participants of the Hebmüller Karosserie Meeting stopped for a short break at Frank Hebmüllers house.