1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba
Offered at: Upshift Collection 2025 - Live
- VIN: 484771
- Condition: Clear Title
- Transmission: Automatic
- Exterior Color: Sealing Wax Red
- Interior Color: Beige Grey
- Mileage: 278 showing
- Warranty: As-Is
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Vehicle Overview
Now live on Bring a Trailer Auctions : 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba This 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 Sunroof Deluxe bus was acquired by the current owner in California 2016 and subsequently shipped to Germany for a refurbishment. The bodywork is finished in Sealing Wax Red and and Beige Grey leatherette, and the van is powered by a replacement 1.5-liter flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Features include 15? steel wheels with polished hubcaps, painted bumpers, front Safari windows, a retractable cloth sunroof, and a cabin heater. This Type 2 T1 was brought back to the US in December 2024 and is now offered on dealer consignment as part of Mohr Imports’ UpShift Collection with the Volkswagen AutoMuseum Vehicle Identity Certificate, German service records, and a clean California title. The bus was finished from the factory in Sealing Wax Red with a Beige Grey roof and was repainted during the aforementioned refurbishment in Germany. Exterior features include painted bumpers, front Safari windows, a retractable cloth sunroof, and dual side-view mirrors. The two-tone 15? steel wheels wear polished trim rings, hubcaps, and Firestone tires measuring 185/70. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners. The cab features a bench seat that is upholstered in gray vinyl with white piping. The right-side barn doors open to reveal a rear cabin that features two rows of bench seats, along with pop-out side windows and rear jail bars. The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 70-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 285 miles since completion of the refurbishment. The replacement 1.5-liter flat-four is equipped with a single carburetor. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen Zertifikat lists production information and options.
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