EXPERT OPINION
GRADE 1-
COMPREHENSIVE
RESTAURATION
MINT
CONDITION
23 WINDOWS
FOLDING SUNROOF
Technical specifications
Manufacturer
Volkswagen
Model
T1 Samba (Typ 2)
Mileage
4.124 km
Period of production
1951 - 1967 (Samba version)
Year of construction
1955
Initial registration
20.07.1955
Engine
4-cylinder boxer engine
Performance (hp)
22 kW / 30 hp
Transmission
4-speed manual gearbox
engine (ccm)
1192 ccm
Fuel
Petrol
Steering
Left-hand drive
Exterior
Coral Red / Black
Interior
Alcantara & Imitation Leather Beige
General inspection
New
Quantity
ca. 100.000
Assessment
Restored
Historic Plate
Equipment and special features
- Dutch delivery
- DEKRA Classic Services certificate grade 1-
- Roof rack
- Deluxe equipment
car description
The original VW T1 Type 2 Sambabus from German production offered here, with 23 windows and folding sunroof ex works, rolled off the production line on 7 July 1955. It was delivered to PON's Automobilhandel, Amersfoort in the Netherlands on 8 July 1955 and registered to its first owner on 20 July 1955. Unfortunately, not much is known about the exact history of the T1. It has been completely restored and is in immaculate condition. An expert report with a grade of 1 confirms this condition.
The VW T1 was repainted in the classic colours corresponding to the factory delivery condition. The interior impresses with its non-original but very beautiful Alcantara leather in beige and a large original sunroof. The technology is in very good condition and is also very reliable in daily use. The 30 hp of the 4-cylinder boxer engine is surprisingly sufficient. You don't get the feeling that you need more power, although you do enjoy a little tailwind when travelling uphill.
A particularly popular feature of the VW T1 Samba are the 23 windows, which make the Samba an absolute eye-catcher. They provide plenty of light in the interior, but also a sense of connection with the surroundings. You could even say that travelling in the Samba feels like a bit of freedom. Even on the most desolate country roads, it makes you feel like you're exploring the endless coastal roads of the Côte d'Azur. This VW T1 Samba promises pure holiday feeling!
History of the series
The history of the VW T1 begins in 1949. After a year of development, it was ready for the market in 1950 and production of the T1 began. By 1967, a total of 1.8 million T1s had been produced in a wide variety of versions at the Wolfsburg plant and the Volkswagen plant in Hanover.
The VW T1 in the "Samba" version, also known as the "Bulli", was presented at the first post-war IAA in Frankfurt in 1951. Over the years, changes were constantly made, e.g. in 1953 it got a rear bumper, which the other T1 versions did not get until a year later. In 1963, the tailgate was modified and the usual windows were replaced by a large window in the tailgate.
The Samba was almost only available with a two-tone paint job, trim and a clock in the dashboard.
The price of a VW T1 Samba in 1955 was 8,475 DM, which corresponds to a purchasing power of just over 22,000 €.
Nowadays, it is an absolute classic and more in demand than ever, which is reflected in the price of a well-preserved T1.
Price
99.000,00 € (VAT not applicable)
This offer and the information contained therein are non-binding. Errors, omissions and prior sale excepted.
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