£26,920
1973 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW MICROBUS RE-CREATION
Barrett Jackson • US • 17 Apr 2026
Market Position:
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£26,920
1973 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW MICROBUS RE-CREATION
US • 17 Apr 2026 • Lot 345
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a re-creation of a 1973 Volkswagen 23-Window Microbus with a rebuilt engine, transmission, suspension, steering, and braking systems. It features a two-tone paint job, a retractable sunroof, and a restored interior with seating for nine.
Condition
7
The car has been restored using original parts and has new interior upholstery, suggesting good maintenance. However, it is a re-creation and the listing notes the presence of EMPI stainless-steel headlight grilles, and a lowered stance, indicating slight modifications from the original factory condition and a need for minor reconditioning to appeal to purists.
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Manual
LHD
United States
BH281759
1973
Auction
£26,920
1973 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW MICROBUS RE-CREATION
Barrett Jackson • US • 17 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
This 1973 Volkswagen 23-Window Microbus re-creation is powered by a factory-original 1500cc four-cylinder engine producing 65hp, paired with a rebuilt four-speed manual transmission and sport shift lever.
The engine is equipped with a custom air filter, new carburetor, distributor, ignition coil, spark plugs and cables.
The suspension, steering and braking systems were rebuilt using original Volkswagen parts.
The electrical system was fully redone and converted to a 12-volt system with a voltage regulator, wiring and battery.
The exterior is finished in Volkswagen Paina White and Flash Red two-tone paint, and features a large retractable panoramic canvas sunroof, split windshield with safari-style chrome front openings, EMPI stainless-steel headlight grilles and original exterior trim, mirrors, wiper arms and Volkswagen badging.
It rides on 15-inch chrome wheels with a lowered stance.
The interior features restored seats with new foam and springs upholstered in Ivory White and gr...
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£14,161
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£49,943
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£174,867
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