£16,450
1959 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE II 23-WINDOW MICROBUS
Christies • UK • 2 Dec 2003
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£16,450
1959 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE II 23-WINDOW MICROBUS
UK • 2 Dec 2003
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Volkswagen Type II 23-Window Microbus is presented in a red and black two-tone livery with a fawn interior. While the interior appears original with some age-related wear, the steering wheel is cracked and the roof windows have been renewed.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in generally good and presentable cosmetic condition externally, but not concours. The interior appears to be completely original and shows basic age, but no visible tears or damage, and is ostensibly complete with original headlining, rails etc. However, the steering wheel was noted to be cracked. The roof windows have clearly been renewed at some stage, but otherwise, the sunroof and all other windows seem to be to original specification.
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Manual
1959
Auction
LHD
United Kingdom
£16,450
1959 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE II 23-WINDOW MICROBUS
Christies • UK • 2 Dec 2003
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
1959 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE II 23-WINDOW MICROBUS
Registration No.
Not UK Registered
Chassis No.
Tba
Engine No.
Tba
Red and black with fawn interior
Engine: flat opposed four cylinder, two pushrod operated valves per cylinder, 1585cc, 46hp at 4,000rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: independent front and rear; Brakes: four wheel drums.
Left hand drive.
The chassis layout and mechanical packaging of the Volkswagen Beetle lent itself to expansion and VW was quick to take advantage of it in 1949 with the 8-passenger Transporter.
Its stretched platform flat floor layout was ideal for a variety of seating and commercial layouts and the Transporter quickly acquired a loyal following who used its capacious interior for everything from recreation to procreation.
The Transporter, later called the Microbus, wasn't fast, but its attributes of economy and durability more than made up for a leisurely pace and affected an attitude that found a place in the Sixties.
It was the leader i...
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