This is a beautifully restored example of a real 1958 Volkswagen 23
window microbus, not a bus that was converted to a 23 window.
Whether cruising the boulevard, loading friends, family and the dog
for a drive or the ultimate advertising and promotional vehicle,
this is a terrific microbus! This had been stored for about 20
years in Northern Arizona when our client found it, 20 years ago!
He then started a restoration on it and, after 20 years, it is
about done!! Is there anything more iconic than a VW microbus? With
the enormous canvas sliding sunroof, jail house bars, safari
windows, these are just the coolest. This example has been upgraded
to a much better performing 1600 dual port engine for more power
and practicality. This is also relatively dripping with chrome and
stainless. Everything from many of the window frames, bumpers, the
VW logo on the front. It has all the right details to make it look
much better than a stock microbus. This restoration was focused on
making this a delightful cruiser rather than a trailer queen! We
love the VW paint colors of Mouse Gray and Lotus White two-tone
with the maroon trim throughout. It looks elegant and sporty at the
same time. Especially with the chrome! The interior was done in
authentic Mercedes tan striped broadcloth with European carpeting.
These materials are far better than original, but look fantastic
and are of a correct vintage! Anyone who is anyone knows that in
the world of vintage Volkswagen buses, it's all about the windows -
and the more the merrier. Five per side, eight skylights, the
desirable split-screen windshield, a giant rear windshield, plus
what may be the coolest pair of curved rear corner windows, and one
has the "23-Window" - more glass than metal! Called the "Samba" or
"Alpine" in Europe, it was the addition of the skylights, plus the
canvas sunroof that exposed an expansive 2/3 of the roof to the
open air that made the Microbus perfect for camping out wherever
one might happen to find themselves. This has a few small issues
yet to be sorted, such as the two front doors have hinges that sag
a bit and the rear lid also is being repair for its hinges (we'll
take care of this). Mainly, this microbus just needs to be cruised
in and enjoyed!! For more details please contact Harry Clark at
+1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]
