Vehicle Description
The early Volkswagen microbuses are considered some of the greatest
pieces of Volkswagen history. A recipient of a comprehensive
restoration in 2017, this Volkswagen 23-window bus is powered by a
rebuilt 1600cc engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. The
paint and bodywork performed during the refurbishment is completed
in its Trim-Tag-matching correct Turquoise Green. Further factory
trim tag decoding reveals an assembly date of April 27, 1961, code
375 for North American equipment, including six pop-out safari
windows, code 139 for sealed-beam headlights and red tail lenses;
code PA, which represents export to Panama; code 225, indicating
right-side cargo doors, sunroof, left-hand drive and full middle
seat. The retractable canvas top spans nearly the entire length of
the bus. Additional exterior elements include dual chrome outside
mirrors, painted bumpers with overrider bars and rub rails, chrome
handles, sealed beam headlights and door vent windows. The interior
features Turquoise Green vinyl upholstered bench seats with white
piping accents, and the dashboard features a large center-mounted
speedometer dial, fuel gauge and white painted steering wheel. In
the rear of the Volkswagen is the storage compartment area that is
carpeted and includes chrome window railings for securing cargo
safely. Other highlights on this 1961 Samba include power brakes,
two-tone steel wheels, whitewall tires, hubcaps, seat belts and a
full-size spare tire.
