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1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba

VIN: 484771
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May 6, 2025
Mohr Imports
Monterey, California, USA
300 mi TMU
Manual
LHD
Modified
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About this 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba

VIN: 484771

This 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 Sunroof Deluxe bus was acquired by the current owner in California 2016 and subsequently shipped to Germany for a refurbishment. The bodywork is finished in Sealing Wax Red and and Beige Grey leatherette, and the van is powered by a replacement 1.5-liter flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Features include 15? steel wheels with polished hubcaps, painted bumpers, front Safari windows, a retractable cloth sunroof, and a cabin heater. This Type 2 T1 was brought back to the US in December 2024 and is now offered on dealer consignment with the Volkswagen AutoMuseum Vehicle Identity Certificate, German service records, and a clean California title.

The bus was finished from the factory in Sealing Wax Red with a Beige Grey roof and was repainted during the aforementioned refurbishment in Germany. Exterior features include painted bumpers, front Safari windows, a retractable cloth sunroof, and dual side-view mirrors.

The two-tone 15? steel wheels wear polished trim rings, hubcaps, and Firestone tires measuring 185/70. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners. The cab features a bench seat that is upholstered in gray vinyl with white piping. The right-side barn doors open to reveal a rear cabin that features two rows of bench seats, along with pop-out side windows and rear jail bars. The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 70-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 285 miles since completion of the refurbishment.

The replacement 1.5-liter flat-four is equipped with a single carburetor. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen Zertifikat lists production information and options.

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Market Summary

The Volkswagen Type 2 Samba - T1 (1951 to 1968) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $89,841
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One of the most notable variants of the T1 Type 2 is the Samba. Samba is the name given the 21 and 23 window versions of the Type 2. The 23 ... Learn more.
There are 60 Volkswagen Type 2 - T1 for sale across all model years (1950 to 1975) and variants, 8 are Samba and 1 is model year 1959 . There were 80 Samba sold in the last 5 years.

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There are 30 comps for this 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba indicating a price range from $59,379 - $105,239 .

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Vehicle History

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Jan 25, 2025
Not Sold at Bring a Trailer
285 mi TMU · Monterey, California, USA
Nov 19, 2016
Sold at for $106,000
70 mi TMU · Anaheim, CA, USA

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6865 mi 1k mi TMU
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LHD steering LHD
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£59,800
Apr 13, 2025
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1961 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window

Modified
6865 mi 24 mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$77,600
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89% Relevance
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1959 Volkswagen 23-Window Microbus

Modified
6865 mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$102,300
Oct 13, 2024
87% Relevance
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Specs

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Year
1959
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Samba
Model Trim
-
Engine
Swap
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Modified
Mileage
300 mi TMU
VIN
484771
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Van
Doors
3 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Red
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan
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