£65,250
1959 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 29 Jul 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£65,250
1959 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba
UK • 29 Jul 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive 1959 Samba bus with a '59 Devon interior, originally from South Africa and meticulously restored. It features a non-standard but upgraded drivetrain for improved performance, a fully refurbished interior, and a high-quality repaint in its original colors.
Condition
7
While the bus underwent extensive restoration, departing from standard running gear and using some non-original parts affects its originality and potentially its condition score according to strict classic car grading. However, the high-quality restoration and upgrades significantly enhance its drivability and appeal.
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2,000 miles
552 UXL
1959
Auction
434109
RHD
United Kingdom
£65,250
1959 Volkswagen 23-Window Samba
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 29 Jul 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
A rhd '59 Samba with an authentic '59 Devon interior.
Very special.
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 (‘splitties') 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 eight small skylight windows is, accordingly, the '23-wind...
Price Analysis vs Other Type 2 T1 23 Windows
£14,161
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£49,943
Median Price (Since 2020)
£174,867
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Type 2 T1 23 Window Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Jan 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
1,278 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Jan 2012, 1,278 miles
Passed
On 30th Jul 2010, 1,040 miles
Passed
On 25th Aug 2009, 974 miles
Passed
On 20th Aug 2008, 864 miles
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