Brazilian-built Volkswagen bus restored as a 23-window Deluxe Samba
replica.Restoration completed in 2023A Brazilian-built 1972
Volkswagen Bus (known locally as the VW Kombi) is a unique
automotive anomaly because it retains the iconic first-generation
"Split-Windshield" (T1) design. While Volkswagen Germany
discontinued the T1 split-screen style in 1967 to transition to the
"Bay-Window" (T2) design, the Volkswagen do Brasil factory in Sao
Bernardo do Campo continued manufacturing the original T1 body
style all the way until 1975.In recent years, 1972 Brazilian Kombis
have flooded global markets as highly sought-after import custom
projects.Many standard 15-window Brazilian models are completely
stripped down and heavily modified into 21 or 23-window "Samba"
replicas. Builders cut the roof to add a panoramic cloth sunroof,
pop-out "Safari" front windows, and custom two-tone leather
interiors.8,780 kilometers
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