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£40,320

1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner

Richard Edmonds • UK • 23 May 2021

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£40,320

1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner

UK • 23 May 2021

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1965 Volkswagen 'Split Screen' Deluxe '21 Window' Microbus has been owned by one family since new. While it presents well with original features, potential buyers should note the slight exhaust blow and historical gearbox oil leak that require attention.

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Condition 

6

The vehicle is described as being in running condition with a slight exhaust blow and a historical gearbox oil leak that will require investigation. It has been cherished by its original owners and regularly MOT’d, with any required work carried out. The vehicle appears in very original condition, even down to the fold-down gas stove and removable table.

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100,000 miles

LHD

United Kingdom

DYB 907C

1965

Auction

£40,320

1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner

Richard Edmonds • UK • 23 May 2021

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

1965 Volkswagen ‘Split Screen’ Deluxe ’21 Window’ Microbus – one family owner

Reg. no.

DYB 907CChassis no.

24511303 6Engine no.

Unknown

The Volkswagen Type 2 was introduced in 1950 as a multi-variant utility vehicle, known as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus (depending on body type), and was devised as an evolution of the Volkswagen Type 1, the original Beetle.

The first generation of these versatile vehicles (named the T1) was produced with distinctive split-screens from 1950 until 1967.

Only two models were originally offered, the Kombi and the Commercial, the Microbus was added in May 1950, and was joined by the Deluxe Microbus in June 1951.

The Deluxe Microbus (known as the ‘Sunroof Deluxe' in America) was the most luxurious version of the Volkswagen Transporter T1.

The Deluxe model featured eight rear side windows and two rear corner windows, making it the '15-window' but was not available in Europe.

Meanwhile, the European-market Deluxe Microbus, with its additional e...

Price Analysis vs Other Type 2 T1 21 Windows

£28,000

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£67,296

Median Price (Since 2020)

£185,144

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Previous Type 2 T1 21 Window Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 30th Jan 2019

Latest MOT mileage:

20,476 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 23rd Jan 2018, 20,476 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point corroded
- Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passed

On 24th Jan 2017, 20,471 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point advanced corrosion
- Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Nearside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passed

On 20th Jan 2016, 20,455 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point advanced corrosion
- Nearside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion

Failed

On 19th Jan 2016, 20,455 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)


Advisory:
- Offside Front jacking point advanced corrosion
- Nearside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion
- Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion

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