1960 Volkswagen Other for sale $159,900

Theres nothing quite like a Volkswagen Microbus. In the 60s these psychedelic hippie vans provided a means of escapism. In the 90s reborn as stanced splitties they brought refreshing change to the crowded hot rod community. And now thanks to low production numbers and perpetually high demand well-done Type 2s are providing investors with a rock-solid place to park some serious money. The beneficiary of a professional rotisserie restoration this 23-window Kombi is a highly desirable rarity that affords one lucky VW enthusiast the ultimate opportunity to own an appreciating classic. If youre looking for some of the coolest most unique and most valuable metal your money can buy welcome to the peoples car!

HISTORY/APPEARANCE

Produced from 1949 to 1967 the first generation of the Volkswagen bus was originally intended as a basic cargo hauler. After much success and growing demand Wolfsburg realized the full potential of their comfortable people mover and in 1951 began producing a model called the Deluxe. Considered the ultimate transporter by many Volkswagen enthusiasts the Deluxe would soldier on for almost 20 years creating an automotive icon that in terms of collectability is matched by few other classics.

The beneficiary of a detailed concours-level restoration that included many authentic German components this awesome Deluxe is about as close to ultimate as a classic can get. That rebuild conducted by KAO Auto Styling of Las Vegas Nevada began with a solid body that was completely stripped mounted to a rotisserie and worked for countless hours. Once those panels were super tight and exceptionally straight smooth Pearl White and Mouse Gray 2-stage was rubbed to a mirror-like shine. And the end result is one extremely nostalgic collectable that exhibits classy era-correct aesthetics.

Known for its aerodynamic shape the Type 2 incorporates a split windscreen and large cast aluminum VW emblem above a sweeping V-line fascia that forms the basis for its entire design. At the front of the bus cool Safari windows shade chrome-trimmed headlights opposing wipers bullet-style parking lamps and a correctly guarded bumper. Behind that bumper polished Deluxe trim perfectly complements simple door handles and old school mirrors. Those mirrors reflect a plethora of German greenhouse glass thats capped by an ornate luggage rack and NOS German cloth. And behind that cloth a rare Safari backlite shades a lockable hatch clean tail lamps and a second guarded bumper.

ENGINE

Like its Beetle brethren the Transporter is powered by an air-cooled rear-mounted 4-cylinder that makes noise and fumes nearly non-existent for front passengers. Raise the hatch and youll find a balanced and rebuilt boxer motor that clocks in at exactly 1500 cubic centimeters. While modest that upgraded powerplant is perfectly capable of maintaining safe highway speeds as it frequently achieves almost 30 MPG on stoplight-free cross-country treks. At the top of the pint-size block a vintage air filter pipes wind into a 1-barrel Solex carburetor. Below that carb a fresh Bosch coil sparks a traditional points distributor thats equipped with authentic German plug wires. And in front of that distributor a pliable German belt spins a fully rebuilt generator. Aesthetically the engine bay is clean road ready and virtually flawless. The uniquely gated motor fires instantly and idles well thanks to upgraded 12-volt electronics. And based on sound and appearance itll likely putter along