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Denver, Colorado, USA
27,646 km (17,178 mi) TMU
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1959 Volkswagen Type 2

VIN: 435778

Volkswagen Bus (Feuerweher-Fire Truck) 1959

Make: Volkswagen

Model: BUS (FEUERWEHER-FIRETRUCK)
Year: 1959
Color: Red
Vin: 435778
Mileage: 27,646 (TMU)
Location: Denver, Colorado

Main Features:
Complete Original Fire Fighting Equipment
Blue Hella Emergency Light
Original Water Pump
Tons of Vintage and Antique Accessories
Restored Spotlight with Mount and 2 outlets
Bekowa Roof Rack with Wooden Brackets
Restored 36hp Engine
Original Cab Area Upholstery and Panels
Bosche Horns
Original SK688 Color Paint
Powder Coated Rims and Hand Painted Chrome Hubcaps

This is a 1959 Fire Bus Red (SK688) Feuerwehr "Fire Engine Bus" in mint condition. It still contains the original upholstery & German Equipment that was used by the fire brigade; most of which is stamped "59" to match the year of the bus. The Correct 36hp engine is in great condition. Everything has been restored to original according to the information located in the M-Code & Vin plates. As shown in the pictures, this is a solid vintage piece of history.

The body is in excellent condition with no rust or bubbling. The color is the original Fire Bus Red (SK688). You can still see this code in the headlight bucket.

Rockers, doglegs, battery tray, floors and wheel wells are all perfectly strait, solid metal. All the doors and seems close to near perfection with new seals rubber.

The paint is perfect and has a mirror shine, with original logos and shields. Being a euro 1959 this model has semaphores (Turn Signals) that flip out versus the standard bullet turn signals, but may need some attention as the actuator are weak.

This bus has all the accessories that allowed the German firemen to put out fires and save lives for over 40 years. Starting with the large black spotlight mounted on the front of the bus powered by a spotlight outlet. The roof rack comes fitted with the drafting hoses that can be attached to the fire hydrant or directly into a body of water.

Then there is all the unique German fire fighting equipment. These are all things that were fitted in each Feuerwehr, to tackle any obstacle. Including a 1959 industrial VW motor that is mounted behind the pump, powered by the magneto and is hand cranked.

The cab area still has its original upholstery, with no tears, rips, or even fading on the bench seat.

This bus engine is the correct engine and has been professionally restored.

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Vehicle History

A timeline of events that we've detected for this vehicle.

Jan 16, 2024
Offered at auction: . High bid: $53,000
28,000 km (17,398 mi) TMU · Denver, CO, USA
Dec 30, 2021
Purchase reported via public record. Price undisclosed
Montana, USA
Mar 12, 2009
Purchase reported via public record for $1,845
Wyoming, USA

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1959
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Panel Van
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.2L B4
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
27,646 km (17,178 mi) TMU
VIN
435778
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Utility Truck
Doors
3 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Red
Int. Color Group
Gray

Market Summary

The Volkswagen Type 2 Panel Van - T1 (1951 to 1975) market.

CMB $30,150
The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle.
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Known for being part of the commercial variants of the Volkswagen Type 2, the panel van was also part of the American chicken tax polic... Learn more.

There are 50 Volkswagen Type 2 - T1 for sale across all model years (1950 to 1975) and variants, 2 are Panel Van and 2 are model year 1959 . There were 27 Panel Van sold in the last 5 years.

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