The 1964 Volkswagen Transporter Single Cab, a member of the T1 series, is celebrated for its split-windshield design and enduring VW allure. This example showcases a vibrant yellow exterior and a custom interior featuring Sparco bucket seats. The restoration included significant modifications such as shortening the wheelbase to approximately 4 feet and reducing the rear bed size. It also received a rebuilt 1600cc flat-four engine with a Solex carburetor, a new clutch, and various upgraded components. Acquired by the seller approximately 20 years ago, it has been meticulously maintained and stored in a garage. Highlighted in the book 'VW Bus: The First 50 Years 1949 - 1999', this iconic Volkswagen is now offered for auction in California.
Characterized by its split-windshield design, this VW has been transformed with a custom “Shorty” pick-up configuration, presenting a shortened wheelbase to approximately 4 feet along with a shortened rear bed. As part of the restoration, this example was professionally primed and refinished with bold yellow paint. Details include qua exhaust outlets, chrome accents, bumpers, and window trim, and a rear bed is flanked by engine-turned aluminum and bordered by wooden rails. It rides on aftermarket Spirit of America wheels with coordinating center caps and Monarch Metric tires from 2007 reported to have ample remaining tread. Minor blemishes discovered upon close inspection are noted, and additional images are provided in the gallery.
The yellow theme extends into the cabin, which houses aftermarket Sparco bucket seats with 4-point harnesses, a Scat shifter, and a grey leather-wrapped 4-spoke Lecarra steering wheel. Interior features include a white-faced VDO fuel gauge, aftermarket speedometer, AM/FM radio, chrome accents, grey carpeting, and custom pedal, steering column, and emergency brake covers. All interior panels have been custom cut and coated in black Line-X, with Dynamat Xtreme noise-reducing insulation behind each panel. The seller notes the windshield wipers are currently inoperable, and the odometer requires a new cable.
Power is provided by a rebuilt 1600cc air-cooled flat-four engine with a single Solex carburetor sending power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller adds that a new clutch and front brake pads were fitted within the last 200 miles, the vehicle has been regularly serviced upon their acquisition, and the engine oil, transmission fluid, and brake fluid were recently changed. The front brakes require slight adjustment, as the vehicle is reported to pull left upon hard braking. Adding to the appeal of the engine bay are yellow surrounds and chrome accents.
*Photos shown as is with Mulligan's decals and how it was when we purchased as decals can be easily removed.
