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£2,204 • £6,320 - £9,480

1957 Volkswagen General Purpose Buggy

Bonhams • United States • 15 Aug 2025

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This 1957 Volkswagen General Purpose Buggy is a unique, home-built off-roader, utilizing parts from a VW Type 2 van for increased ground clearance and a custom-built chassis reminiscent of the Empi Sportster. Recommissioned by a Porsche specialist, it's ready for off-road adventures and represents a piece of Westcoast off-roading history.

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7

The car is described as a 'true enthusiast's assemblage' and 'recently awoken', suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear but ready for adventures. It may require minor reconditioning to bring it to its full potential.

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1192cc Air-Cooled OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine Single Carburetor 36bhp at 3700rpm 4-Speed Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *A true piece of Westcoast early off-roading history.

*Capable and assembled in period using a truly brilliant combination of parts *Recently awoken and ready for any and all 4-wheeling adventures.

THE DUNE BUGGY After World War II, when many G.I.'s who had been stationed overseas with use of a Ford or Willys General purpose vehicle, they got the knack or bug for trying to get their vehicle across what would seem like an impossible stretch of road or terrain.

Upon returning home they kept wanting to pursue this and this led to a boom of both store-bought and home-made off-roaders.

Folks would take everything from Ford Model A's to Volkswagen's to modify into off-roading rigs.

Many of them not even having 4-wheel drive, just light enough and powerful enough to cut through terrain.

As the Volkswagen line of products also...

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