134747 / 1958 Volkswagen Deluxe Microbus
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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The beneficiary of a professional, rotisserie restoration, this 1958 23 window Deluxe is a highly desirable rarity that affords one lucky VW enthusiast the ultimate opportunity to own an appreciating classic. If you're looking for some of the coolest, most unique and most valuable metal your money can buy, welcome to the 'people's car'!
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 an open checkbook rebuild that included each of its components being painstakingly refinished to the highest level possible, this awesome Deluxe is about as close to "ultimate" as a restoration can get. That rebuild began with a solid body that was completely disassembled, covered in high quality epoxy and sanded until its panels were exceptionally straight. Once those panels presented better-than-factory surfaces and super tight alignment, warm Sealing Wax Red joined rich Chestnut Brown to be hand rubbed into a mirror-like finish. And the end result is one extremely nostalgic collectable that exhibits a high level of originality.
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 you'll find a balanced and rebuilt boxer engine that clocks in at exactly 1600 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. The miserly motor twists torque through a stalwart 4-speed transmission. And at the corners of the bus, 15-inch painted steel wheels spin 5.60-15 Coker Classic whitewalls around carefully detailed hubcaps.
Open this unique people mover's curved doors and you'll find virtual acres of custom tan vinyl. All three rows of seats have been completely stripped and restored to a pristine state. At the front of the van, a Sealing Wax Red dash hangs a new church key below rebuilt gauges, a retro cup holder and a Deluxe-exclusive VDO Kienzle clock. In front of the driver, a restored steering wheel spins an ornate horn button above an original-style shifter. And behind the passengers, a carpeted cargo area includes correct jail bars and a perfectly matched spare.
This stunning 23 window Microbus is a fully restored, fully sorted classic that's poised for many years of fun and appreciation. If you're looking for a blue chip collectable that's as unique as it is exclusive, call, click or visit RKmotorsCharlot... today!
This video does this vehicle no justice. It's an absolute stunner in person.
My husband owned that bus. Worked on it in irwindale. Have pix of it myself.
1:54 improper hose clamps on fuel lines. Project failure. Off to the scrapyard with it.
I LIKE IT I WISHD ID HAD 2 T1S
Double door, walk through 🤯
Doesn't get any better than that
Beautiful!
Increíble, puerta lateral en ambos lados!
I WISHD ID HAD 3 T1S
Missing grab handle and sapphire radio.
Looks great. Too nice to drive. Engine sounds weak though.
Congratulations !! beautiful ... they work great. Here in Mexico is known as VW Combi. I want to know more, could send me more information on this truck.
isnt the combi, just a model of bus, where its 1 solid color?
1:55 fuel filter in the engine bay = fail... fire..