21 window vw bus history book

Every bolt was turned all metal fixed with original metal. All rust repair is finished so all that is left is some body work and choosing the interior and paint colors. It is a genuine 21 window walk through, not a clone. Ashton kutchers that 70s show samba van could break. Similar to the 911 and 356 market cooling to just the best rarest models going the distance at auction, buses like this one have begun to put some space between them and their lesserwindowd siblings. Nothing captures the spirit and nostalgia of the 1960s like a vw bus. Sometimes, a classic is so rough the seller only needs to say, see pictures to eliminate any chance of misrepresentation about what he is selling. Jul 26, 2019 history of the volkswagen bus july 26, 2019 by admin 2 comments years before the volkswagen vw microbus was associated with hippies, free love and protests against the vietnam war, it served as a basic people hauler. Undetectable transformation from window to 21 window bus. Magazine for the volkswagen club of america this book is a guide to the restoration of the 19681979 vw type 2 bus, aka the bay window bus.

It is said to run and drive and though the the ad offers no other details it could be a decent buy at the asking price if it checks out. Buy vw bus buyers guide the essential buyers guide essential buyers. And among all buses made, the greatest feeling of freedom and excitement comes from driving a 21 window deluxe microbus with the full sliding sunroof wide open. In addition it has eight small skylight windows, thus the 23 window designation. Volkswagen, vw cars, minivan, samba, buses, window, vans, history, classic. In mechanically fantastic condition as well as full restoration from ground up. This freshly restored 1966 21 window is an absolute jaw dropper. This is a great state to pick up a project as the next owner can finish the body work and choose interior and paint colors to get the exact bus of their dreams. The only difference is the good quality bus was probably more complete and had way less issues. Immediately, the most popular versions became the 23 and 21 window versions.

Nothing captures the spirit and nostalgia of the 1960s like a vw samba bus. Volkswagen bus 21 window for sale in phoenix, arizona. The deluxe model featured eight rear side windows and two rear corner windows, making it the 15 window not available in europe. This is the holy grail of vw buses it is not a former rust bucketcobbled together nonoriginal it is an original, rust free, straightasan arrow gem. There have been a number of notable versions of it produced.

An excellent source of volkswagen bay window type 2 bus reference resource materials. Fuel injected 2160cc engine built by vw engine builder pat downs of cb performance. Up for sale is a 1965 german vw 21 window ragtop, running in exceptional condition, that was restore. The essential buyers guide and millions of other books are. Sep 27, 2015 this board is dedicated to my man alfonso. Find great deals on ebay for 23 window vw bus and vw 21 window bus. Similar to the 911 and 356 market cooling to just the best rarest models going the distance at auction, buses like this one have begun to put some space between them and their lesser window d siblings. A new book looks at vanlifehome is where you park it north america galleries. We have a great looking sporty 1964 21 window vw bus for sale. An historic overview of the vw type 2 as well as many repair manuals, diagrams, brochures, plans, etc. This book is a guide to the restoration of the 19681979 vw type 2 bus, aka the bay window bus. The bus was born as a 21 window microbus deluxe samba on. The bus was born as a 21 window microbus deluxe samba on october. This 21 window samba is one i own myself and it undergone restoration to the point shown at the top of the photos below.

Few vehicles are as iconic around the world as the vw bus, also known as the vw camper, transporter, kombi, or type 2, depending on where you live. Reviewed in the united states on november 21, 2016. In the mid1980s, volkswagen enthusiasts began to take notice of these vehicles, and preservation efforts got underway. When did vintage vw microbuses get so freaking expensive. Already photographed for a feature in a major vw magazine its first time out this is about as nice as they get.

It was possible to order both the 15, and window deluxes with skylight windows, aka sambas bringing the totals up to 23 and 21 windows respectively. The samba or deluxe microbus, was a special edition designed for touring scenic mountain roads. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. It has only 30k miles on it and only 3k miles on the engine. If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended.

Having 21 windows instead of 23 can cut the value of these vehicles in half, so authenticity is important. Volkswagen used the name kombi to describe the fact that this model was a kombination vehicle that could carry passengers when the back seats were in place or cargo with the back seats removed. Every nut and bolt restoration to top level through and through. Apr 30, 2018 last week my crew and i pulled two vintage vw buses from the texas dirt way out in tokio one of them being a 64 21 window bent windscreen microbus sitting since 75. Volkswagen bus interior, campervan interior, vw camper, vw bus, kombi trailer, trailers, citroen xantia, bus remodel, vw beetles. The classic aircooled volkswagen beetle, officially the volkswagen type 1, is regarded as one of the most important and wellengineered vehicles of the twentieth century. Feb 29, 2020 this vlog features the beautiful 21 window 1965 vw bus that i had the pleasure of seeing at the auction today. Apr 15, 2014 in the world of microbuses, none are more desired by collectors than the vw samba. Last week my crew and i pulled two vintage vw buses from the texas dirt way out in tokio one of them being a 64 21 window bent windscreen microbus sitting since 75. One of the rarest of the micro buses is the 21 window walkthrough. Up through model year 1963 the samba deluxe bus was a 23 window bus and the hardtop deluxe was a 15 window bus. History of the volkswagen bus auto trends magazine. The volkswagen type 2, known officially depending on body type as the transporter, kombi.

The type 2 served many purposes, including campervan, ladder truck, passenger bus, and even ambulance. So, buying a bus in good shape that has a sold foundation to use for your conversion, in the end might be the same amount that you would pay to buy the low quality 21 window. Early ones had 23 windows, but later models came with just 21. Despite the immaculate restoration, this van gets driven. In 1964, volkswagen incorporated a wider rear door on the bus and the rear corner windows were deleted and this model gained the 21 window moniker. In 1964, volkswagen incorporated a wider rear door on the bus and the rear corner windows were deleted and this model gained the 21window moniker. The 19601967 volkswagen bus gained new features and more power, and also some competition. This 1966 vw volkswagen 21 window bus has been garaged for most its life. Could this 1955 volkswagen 23window samba bus set a new. Original 1964 21 window vw volkswagen bus type 2 samba. Mar 28, 2019 enrique aragon cleans his vw 1966 21 window deluxe bus at the rose bowl in pasadena.

Original 1964 21 window vw volkswagen bus type 2 samba for. It went by many names including microbus, camper, and eurovan. This 1967 vw type 2 is a 21 window walkthrough from the final year of production for the original body style. The seller claims that it has been verified and authenticated by volkswagen s own museum in germany. In 1949 the first volkswagen bus was produced, based on dutch importer ben pons sketch of a beetleengined cart to be used for hauling parts around the factory. In addition it has eight small skylight windows, thus the 23window designation. See more ideas about vw bus, volkswagen bus and volkswagen. Find new and used 1964 volkswagen vans classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. The kombi, also known as a standard bus or an 11 window bus, was volkswagen s entrylevel passenger bus.

This icon has a long history dating back to just after world war ii and included multiple generations over the years. The standard configuration provided a front bench seat, but this offering has the more sought after walkthrough concept, which is fitted with two separate front seats so the passenger can walk to the back of the bus. Kombi station wagon standard wagon 2 door notchback 2 door squareback 2 door convertible 2 door coupe panel pickup. The vw type 2 was launched after world war ii, on march 8th of 1950. Alvin ziminsky owns this 1964 21 window deluxe bus. These early models are the most sought after, but even the 21 window models are fetching top dollar. Last month, rm sothebys sold a 1960 volkswagen 23 window. Feb, 2017 vw bus for sale, very complete vw 21 window bus price. Power is from a replacement 1600cc flatfour paired with a 4speed manual transmission. Starting with model year 1964, volkswagen dropped the classic curved corner windows on the deluxe bus body, so the deluxe samba became a 21 window bus and the deluxe hardtop bus became a window bus.

History of the volkswagen bus july 26, 2019 by admin 2 comments years before the volkswagen vw microbus was associated with hippies, free love and protests against the vietnam war, it served as a basic people hauler. Research used 1967 volkswagen values for all models. This 1965 volkswagen 21 window bus left the factory finished in sealingwax red with silverbeige upper body. Following and initially deriving from volkswagen s. The most desirable version of the microbus is the 23window version that had been originally developed for touring the alps the windows in the roof allowed panoramic mountain views. Apr 25, 2018 21window vw buses show no sign of slowing down valuewise anytime soon. Interesting findings already posted about 24 days ago in craigslist when we write here. The 23 and later 21window variants each carry the nickname samba or in. From the jim ray collection from the kirt fryer 1971 mustang collection the love bug collection from the john clancy volkswagen collection. The split window bus so called because of its two front windshields was a work in progress, and there were many, many changes from year to year. Volkswagen s type 2 microbus enjoys a worldwide following, and among the most revered models is the 23 window samba bus. In storage since 1985 this california 1967 vw 21 window bus has sold. And among all vw buses made, the greatest feeling of freedom and excitement comes from driving a 21 window deluxe microbus with the full sliding sunroof wide open. Whether you are looking to overhaul the interior, restore the exterior rubber, upgrade the brakes or embark on any other part of the restoration process, we have the 1972 vw bus parts you need to get the job done.

Find 1967 volkswagen buses for sale on oodle classifieds. In this book, specialist author jorg hajt portrays vw transporters of all body types. And among all buses made, the greatest feeling of freedom and excitement comes from driving a 21 window deluxe microbus with. This 1965 volkswagen bus is the deluxe version with a walkthrough interior and 23 middle seat. Both the 23 and later 21window versions are nicknamed samba, and typically are the most expensive type 2 today. I have a 1965 vw 21 window bus with the deluxe trim package. Previously owned in california, this bus was brought to rhode island 19 years ago and has reportedly been stored in a dry barn. Volkswagen bus or volkswagen van is a type of vehicle produced by volkswagen.

This article includes a list of related items that share the same name or similar names. Mobiles, pop up, volkswagen, bad, floor plans, diagram, history, books, interior. Most folks in the vintage vw hobby refer to a split window bus as a 15 window, 21 window, 23 window, etc. This vw bus for sale is a rare 1966 21 window walkthrough sunroof model with front bucket seats allowing you to walk from the front all the way to the back of the bus. Very good photos and descriptions of interiors, engines, paint schemes, accessories, and variants of buses. It is generously equipped with color photographs throughout and relies mainly on these captioned photographs to convey its information via stepbystep instructions. How to restore volkswagen bus enthusiasts restoration. Volkswagen vans classics for sale classics on autotrader. Both the 23 and later 21 window versions are nicknamed samba, and typically are the most expensive type 2 today. The 21 window volkswagen samba bus from the popular television sitcom that 70s show 1998 to 2006 is heading for auction at barrettjacksons palm beach auction on saturday, april 14, and the. The restorers guide to all bus, panel van and pickup models 19501979 original series meredith, laurence, issac, rowan, rebmann, dieter on. Volkswagen, maker of the beetle automobile, expands its product offerings to include a microbus, which goes into production on this day in. In 1960, the bus got real split front seats to create a narrow aisle that allowed movement though the interior, and frontseat riders began to enter and exit through the side door rather than climbing over those high wheel arches. Volkswagens are some of the most iconic and easily recognizable cars on the road, and the complete book of classic volkswagens is your definitive visual encyclopedia.