Vehicle Description
The VW Type 2 Transporter was approved for production by
Volkswagen's newly appointed CEO Heinz Nordhoff by May 1949. It
quickly blossomed into a myriad of models ranging from the "Kombi"
and "Commercial" to the "Microbus" in 1950 and "Deluxe Microbus" by
1951. The fun and festive "Samba Transporter," known in America as
the Sunroof Deluxe, was the most luxurious of the Type 2 lineup,
with two-tone paint finish, a large sliding canvas sunroof, and no
less than 23 windows through 1963 and 21 windows to the end of
original Type 2 production in 1967. While the original
"split-window" Transporters were phased out in many of VW's markets
after 1967 in favor of the updated "Bay Window" line, production of
the original Transporter style continued in Volkswagen's Brazilian
market. A true enthusiast in Brazil thoroughly customized this
original Brazilian-market 1968 Volkswagen Transporter. The van was
completely stripped and fitted with the pre-1964 "Samba" 23-window
glass arrangement, in addition to the new weatherstripping. It also
was refinished in silver using a modern base and clear paint system
with multiple color coats. This Brazilian Transporter includes a
restored interior featuring factory front seats plus functional
three-row rear bench seating - all trimmed in gray vinyl
upholstery. Restored brightwork and chromed factory steel wheels
with matching hubcaps provide additional appeal. Additional power
is delivered by an upgraded 1600cc flat-4 engine mated to a 4-speed
transmission. From the Mile-High Collection.
