For Sale: 1972 Volkswagen Type 1 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maxmotive is proud to present this unique 1972 volkswagen type 147 Fridolin panel van is approximately 1 of 6000 units produced by Volkswagen at the request of the German Postal Authority. This example was refurbished and modified to be a more modern summer cruiser. Power comes from an air cooled 2,322 cc flat four that is paired to a Rancho four speed Transaxle and equipped with a Porsche-style cooling fan, serpentine belt, and Weber IDF Carburetos with 6 inch velocity stacks. The body has been refinished in mocha, pearlescent orange, and off white. The exterior also features chrome bumpers and custom fabricated pop out side windows. The interior is trimmed in parchment upholstery and incorporates tan square weave carpeting. Inside also includes a rear bench seat, jail bars,Autometer instrumentation and toolbox drawers in the front seat bases. Additional details include 17 inch and 18inch Billet Specialties wheels, Airkewld 4 wheel adjustable suspension, and wilwood calipers over cross drilled rotors at all four corners.This Volkswagen is ready for its next adventure on the open roads!1 of approximately 6,000 units produced for German Postal AuthorityModified air-cooled 2,332cc flat 4-cylinder engineRancho Performance Pro Street 4-speed manual transaxleDual Weber 44 IDF carburetors with 6-inch velocity stacksPorsche-style Bergman cooling fan and serpentine belt kitA-1 Sidewinder exhaust with J-tubesMocha and Pearlescent Orange body with off-White roofBody media blasted with rust repairsParchment upholstery on bucket seats and rear benchTan square weave carpetingCustom seat bases with integrated toolbox drawersSliding side doorsSafari-style rear windowAirkewld 4-wheel adjustable air suspensionPRObuilt axle beam, front air shocks, rear air springsViAir air compressor and tankRed Wilwood calipers with cross-drilled rotors at all four corners17-inch front and 18-inch rear polished Billet Specialties wheelsNitto Neo Gen tires (205/40 front, 215/40 rear) DISCLAIMER MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle?s condition within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.