The Volkswagen Type 2 has developed a cult following around the world, as it is one of the original modern cargo and passenger vans. This 1969 Type 2 was originally a Brazilian-market example that benefitted from a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment before being imported to the US in August 2023. Finished in brown and red over a burgundy interior, this VW is powered by a replacement air-cooled 1.5-liter flat-four paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This Type 2 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Florida.
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Finished in brown and red, the van was disassembled and refurbished under previous ownership in Brazil before being repainted in its current colors. Equipment includes color-matched bumpers, bright trim and badging, dual side mirrors, sliding side windows, a single exhaust outlet, and 14″ steel wheels with VW-stamped hubcaps wrapped in BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires, while the front doors feature flip-out vent windows, as well as safari front windows. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
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Inside, the cabin is upholstered in burgundy leather and is equipped with three rows of bench seats, burgundy carpeting, lap seatbelts, a dome light, a passenger grab handle, and an overhead fresh air vent. Additional equipment includes a two-spoke steering wheel, an exterior-color painted metal dashboard, and an EMPI shifter.
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Powered by an air-cooled 1.5-liter flat-four mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, the Type 2 features electronic ignition, an oil bath air cleaner, an alternator, and a mechanical fuel pump to feed a single center-mounted carburetor. Additional equipment includes aftermarket front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, and a suspension system that is said to have been overhauled during the refurbishment.
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This sale will include photos from the refurbishment, a spare tire, and a clean title.

Comments (19)
Bid in the amount of $15,000
Bid in the amount of $10,000
Bid in the amount of $8,000
@dicksmith2436 results announced at the end, reserve kept private.
@dicksmith2436 Yes.
Good looking bus - I would have to pop off those hubcaps before I drove it home.
is there a reserve on this car
Bid in the amount of $7,500
Bid in the amount of $6,500
@dicksmith2436 Photo 179 has a list of things done to the van.
This was a @29k no sale on the bat site last week, might want to go over there and check out the info.
Bid in the amount of $5,750
Thank you
anything else rebuilt starter, exhaust, trani. wheel bearings?
@dicksmith2436 The odometer is in kilometers, not miles. The engine was not replaced, but completely rebuilt. The correct mileage of the van is unknown. The van was driven only a few kilometers after the work was done.
@dicksmith2436 The odometer is in kilometers, not miles. The engine was not replaced, but completely rebuilt. The correct mileage of the van is unknown. The van was driven only a few kilometers after the work was done.
@Chrispychickens The listing has been updated, we apologize for any confusion.
238 days seems a touch above average.
Nicely done
I note 18k miles when was the engine replaced?
Bid in the amount of $5,000