1967 Volkswagen Type 2 21-Window Samba Double-Slider

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19 bids, 5 comments

1967 Volkswagen Type 2 21-Window Samba Double-Slider

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Final bid: $97,500

19 bids, 5 comments

Vehicle Details

Year: 1967
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus
VIN: 247145027
Mileage: 1,474
Transmission: Manual
Title Status: Clean
Color: Sea Blue
Seller: Ambassador-Auto
Seller Type: Dealer
Location: Lebanon, NJ 08833
Dealer Fees: None
Lot #: V-0014089

Up for auction is this 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Samba Sunroof Deluxe finished in two-tone Sea Blue and Cumulus White over an Aero Papyrus and Steel vinyl interior. Marking the final year of VW’s premium Samba model, this 21-window bus was delivered new in Oldenburg, Germany, with rare and highly desirable factory options including double sliding doors, safari-style front windows, a large fabric sunroof, Eberspaecher gasoline heater, and a walkthrough cab. Acquired from a longtime owner in 2013, this bus was subsequently treated to a three-year-long restoration process back to its factory specifications. Having been thoroughly sorted by the specialists at Graham Engineering & Motorsport, this incredibly rare and highly optioned Samba bus is now being offered for auction by its seller out of New Jersey.

During the restoration, this bus was completely disassembled, stripped to bare metal, and refinished in its factory specified two-tone color combination of Sea Blue (360) and Cumulus White (680). Many parts used during the restoration were of new old stock (NOS) and the vehicle's specifications are confirmed by a Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen birth certificate. Some touch-up paintwork and dent removal are reported to have been carried out on the roof in 2019 and the weatherstripping and safari windows were previously replaced. Detailed images of the exterior and photos from the restoration process are provided in the gallery. Notable features include safari-style hinged front windows, sliding cargo doors on both sides, sealed-beam headlights, twin-reversing lights, a sliding cloth sunroof, and aluminum beltline trim. This T1 rides on a set of white-painted 14″ steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and Kumho Solus tires dated from 2013.

The cabin has been restored in its factory specified Aero Papyrus and Steel vinyl upholstery with matching door panels and black rubber-lined floors. Equipment includes lap belts, an analog clock, a painted steel dashboard, walkthrough front seats, a European "Fahrt Start" locking steering column/ignition switch, a cabin air vent system, a pushbutton radio, and a rare factory Eberspaecher gasoline heater which is currently disconnected. A detachable factory awning is included and upgraded focal speakers have been installed below the dash along with an auxiliary radio adapter. The replacement gauges were sourced from Orange Empire Speedometer of California and the odometer currently reads just under 1,500 miles.

Power comes from an air-cooled 1,500cc flat-four cylinder engine that drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transaxle. The seller notes that the original engine was replaced with a period-correct unit which has been completely rebuilt and restored to factory specifications. Extensive documentation has been provided showing the service history and restoration of the vehicle. Some of the notable items carried out within the last 3 years include repacked wheel bearings, a new shifter, torsion bar, swing arm bushings, an overhaul of the brakes, and new ignition components. More recently in 2021, the steering assembly was restored, the clutch cable was replaced, and both the fuel pump and carburetor were rebuilt. Corresponding service invoices and detailed images of the undercarriage are provided in the gallery.

This sale will include a detachable awning, complete restoration records, a Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen birth certificate, and a clean title. Among the most generously equipped examples you are likely to come across, this 21-window double-slider Samba is an incredibly rare find and a true holy grail for any VW bus collector.

Auction Results

Highest Bid: $97,500
Auction End: 2021-11-09 21:04:53+00:00
Number of Bids: 19

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Seller: Ambassador-Auto (other listings)

Comments (24)

$boats$ 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $97,500
silocooper 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $92,000
$boats$ 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $90,001
silocooper 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $87,000
$boats$ 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $85,000
ppasbwah 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $80,000
$boats$ 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $75,000
Citroencx 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $67,500
ppasbwah 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $67,221
Tpcarmarket 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $34,500
Jimlerbs 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $32,210
parkingen022 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $30,000
tjkrueger 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $20,000
mee418 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $13,100
tmanger 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $12,850
Ambassador-Auto (seller) 1 year, 7 monthsago

@Bruce914 Thank you! I have uploaded some close up of the front left roof window form the inside and outside. It seems to be very snug and in place. All the roof window rubber seems to have some inconsistency with how float it lays, but the front one is very tight both inside and outside. I hope that helps.

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Bruce914 (registered bidder) 1 year, 7 monthsago

Beautiful bus - I noticed the front left roof window rubber is not fitting right - has that been previously addressed by anyone?

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Tpcarmarket 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $12,600
Bilinski4447 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $12,000
Jimlerbs 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $10,000
richjs43 (registered bidder) 1 year, 7 monthsago

I know the bidding has to start somewhere….but seriously!

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psporsche 1 year, 7 monthsago

Bid in the amount of $250
Eigermil 1 year, 7 monthsago

Wow, this is a labor of true love. Great documentary of before and after. This is one of my most admire vehicles.

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richjs43 (registered bidder) 1 year, 7 monthsago

I saw this VW Bus…it’s awesome….inside and out…bid with confidence, the condition of this vehicle reflects the professionalism of the seller.

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