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1966 Volkswagen 13 Window Deluxe Splitscreen
United Kingdom • 27 May 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Volkswagen split screen van has undergone a major UK restoration, imported from Minnesota in 2016. It features a rebuilt 1600 twin port engine, upgraded gearbox, and a new wiring loom converting 6 volt to 12 volt, with a meticulous bodywork overhaul finished in its original Titian red over white paint.
Condition
8
The vehicle is described as having undergone an extensive overhaul of the bodywork, with spotless underside, rust-free structural areas, and immaculate running gear. The paint is original Titian red over white, with well-chromed jewelry and faultlessly smooth metalwork. Interior features include reupholstered seats, new door and side panels, and new headlining. The description indicates that the van has been meticulously restored, with care and attention to detail, suggesting it is in excellent condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
257011420
Odometer:
59,919 miles
Reg Number:
LHH 275D
RHD/LHD:
LHD
It would be appropriate to start off this auction by describing this 1966 13 windowed Volkswagen split screen van as iconic.
Not just for its unique styling or its first appearance 70 years ago, but perhaps due to its innovative packaging and the way it revolutionised the way we transport people.
Its success really came in the late ‘50s, when exports to America gave Volkswagen a huge advantage over its homegrown competitors.
Both the Beetle and its van sister were not only cleverly marketed in an innovative, self-deprecating fashion which also added to the personality of the vehicles, but it was also offered as an alternative to the huge wasteful and thirsty station-wagons that American society has long been used to.
The charm goes deeper than the sales pitch though.
It is an utterly unique driving experience.
The large upright steering wheel that pivots the van from your eye-line is housed in an environment in which you can see all 4 corners.
It was and still is quite unlike an...
Points of note
£18,997
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£32,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,154
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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