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Volkswagen T1 Minibus Deluxe 21-Window - 1967 by Perico001 Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2019

Estimated : € 65.000 - 85.000
Sold for € 50.600

As readily recognisable as the immortal ‘Beetle’ itself and a 'cult’ vehicle in its own right, the Volkswagen Type 2 and its derivatives enjoyed an even longer period in production than their saloon progenitor. The original was conceived in the late 1940s by a Dutch Volkswagen agent, Ben Pon, who drew up plans for a van based on the Beetle floor pan and running gear. Known as the Volkswagen Type 2 (the Beetle saloon being Type 1) the result of Pon’s efforts arrived in 1950 and almost immediately proliferated into a bewildering variety of models catering for an enormous range of commercial and domestic activities. The original retained the Beetle’s rear-mounted 1.200 cc air-cooled engine and four-speed gearbox, the latter suitably re-ratioed to cope with the van’s greater weight. Engines grew in size and power while both handling and comfort improved as development progressed.

This beautiful VW 21-window Microbus was completely restored to original specification in 2018 using the M-Code and VIN plate for guidance. The vehicle is finished in Titian Red with beige-grey upholstery, and retains Deluxe features such as the original Sapphire V radio, dashboard clock, and correct 'Wolfsburg’ crest on the steering wheel. Displacing 2.110 cc, the engine breathes via twin Dell'Orto carburettors, providing a level of performance far in excess of the original’s. Offered with Greek 'historic’ registration papers. https://flic.kr/p/2g4cs3y

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