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Early 1961 High Hinge Volkswagen Microbus Price: $87,000
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Reluctantly I’m in a place where I’m parting with my beautiful Mango. Looking for a good home for this beauty.
Few people could have imagined the long-term cultural impact of the first-generation Volkswagen Microbus when it made its debut in 1950. Fast forward a decade from its utilitarian beginnings and the extensive Type 2 lineup included a variant to suit every need from the all-business panel delivery, Kombi and pickup to the Deluxe camper and this restored 1961 Volkswagen Microbus. No expense was spared in the nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration that unfolded over the course of two years in adherence to original factory specifications. The Microbus comes with a restoration photo album that documents its return and induction into the pantheon of desirable collectible cars. The famously determined air-cooled powertrain was uprated with a 1600cc dual-port flat-4 engine that has logged less than 100 miles since it was rebuilt. The rear-mounted engine sends its improved performance through a split-case 4-speed transmission and RGB reduction gearbox rear-wheel-drive. The rebuilt steering box, front end and new brakes work with 4-wheel independent suspension and telescopic shocks for authentic Microbus drivability. The body was media blasted, mounted on a custom-built rotisserie, straightened, and finished back into its original Mango Green and Sea Gull Gray color combination using factory-correct single-stage paint by Volkswagen specialists Deutschland Metal & Body in Palmdale, California. Opening the pivot barn doors reveals a faithfully restored interior brought back to 1961 by Lenny Copp of West Coast Classic VW Restoration from the German mohair headliner and roof air-circulating system to new upholstery, door panels and rubber flooring.
* Original factory color combination of Mango Green and Sea Gull Grey
* No expense spared over two years nut and bolt rotisserie restoration by Deutschland Metal & Body in Palmdale, California with photos
* Restored to factory specifications
* Single stage paint per factory specifications
* Matching M code plate
* Vin plate and chassis number stamp by battery tray
* 1600cc dual port rebuilt engine
* Rebuilt steering box
* Front and split case transmission with RGB
* New disc brakes up front
* German Mohair headliner and period correct interior panels and seat covers color combination assembled and installed by Lenny Copp of West Coast Classic Restoration
Also she has band new bias ply tires . I would also consider trade for only Air Cooled Porsche 911, 912, 356.
This is an extremely beautiful example. I have full pics of the restoration process as well. Call for questions, Tammi
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