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1961 Volkswagen Deluxe '23-Window' Microbus
Monterey | Lot 102
$100,800 USD | Sold
| Monterey, California
24 August 2018
Catalogue
- Rare and ultra-desirable 23-window Samba
- Features delightful Safari windows
- Rebuilt 1600 engine; just 1,100 miles since restoration
- Photo-documented restoration
- Includes VW Certificate of Authenticity and original owner’s manual
When Volkswagen first augmented its Beetle lineup with a van in 1950, it was intended as a workhorse with city-sized dimensions and a surprisingly robust payload.
Dutch VW importer Ben Pon sketched out a design for a van inspired in part by the Citroën H van with its distinctive corrugated body panels in the spring of 1947, and presented the idea to the home office in Germany. Strong post-war demand for the Type 1 Beetle pushed the van to the back burner for a couple of years. Eventually, early prototypes, using Pon’s idea of putting the driver above and partially ahead of the front axle were constructed. The project received CEO Heinz Nordhoff’s approval two years after Pon’s first sketch and product commenced at the end of 1949. The earliest Type 2 vans were utilitarian, but a passenger-oriented Microbus, with a full complement of side windows and benches for passengers, joined the lineup six months later.
As Central Europe’s economy rebounded from the ravages of World War II, Volkswagen found that its Microbus drivers were increasingly using their vans for touring. Accordingly, the automaker designed a version with an astounding 23 windows, including curved glass in the rearmost roof pillars that offered an unparalleled view out. These “Samba” vans also had a massive fabric sunroof and a hat bill-like shade over the windshield that set them apart from the conventional Microbus.
VW also set the Samba vans apart with a two-tone paint job and additional chrome brightwork. Later versions lost the distinctive rearmost curved windows, and the Samba was discontinued entirely when the Type 2 was redesigned in 1967.
The 1961 23-window Deluxe Samba offered here dates from about the middle of production. It was delivered new to the American West Coast, a typical destination for these 23-window vans. Six years ago, the Samba underwent an extensive rotisserie restoration by St. Martha’s Garage and was painted in Sealing Wax Red and Beige Grey. The interior was also completely refinished in new grey wool headliner, grey small diamond and pleated pattern upholstery panels, and German square weave carpet in luggage area. At that time, a 1,600-cc dual-port flat four was fitted, along with a 3:44 transmission for improved highway drivability. Furthermore, the transmission was rebuilt by Rancho Transmissions, while the steering was fully redone by Wolfgang International to ensure that the delightful 23-Window drives as good as it looks.
This stunning microbus was acquired by the current owner from a private collection of a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. Well maintained since, the van has covered about 1,100 miles since restoration and shows virtually no signs of use, remaining in remarkable condition.
1961 Volkswagen Type 2 15-Window Bus

BaT Essentials
- Lot #15428
- Seller: nichemotors
- Location: Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
- Chassis: 672646
- 15-Window Walk-Through Bus
- 5k Miles Shown, TMU
- 1,915cc Flat-Four
- 4-Speed Freeway Flyer Gearbox
- Turquoise Green/Pearl White
- New Dual Weber 40 Carburetors
- 7" Widened Smoothie Wheels
- New Whitewall Tires
- T3 Disc Brakes
- Luggage Rack & Ambulance Fans
- 20 Years of Records
- Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
- Additional Charges From This Dealer: USD $0 Document Fee
- Model Page: Volkswagen Bus
Category: German, Vans
Volkswagen sale 1961 bus for
1961 Volkswagen Deluxe 23 Window Microbus
In April, 2017, a very rusty, non-running and incomplete 1962 VW Bus appeared on eBay and caused quite a stir. When the bidding ended, the sale number was $20,100 – all for a chassis number. Why so expensive? Because it was a ‘Samba’, in this case a 23 Window version. If the Golf Limited is the most highly prized of modern VWs, the 23 Window shares nearly universal appeal and, consequently, value. You see, unlike the super Golf, the Sambas most definitely aren’t unknown to the rest of the world, and for the last few years they’ve been trading for numbers that make their air-cooled brethren from Stuttgart jealous. They’re so unobtainable, in fact, that I generally ignore them. But when I saw today’s pristine example come across my search criteria, I had to take a closer look because of the outrageous asking price:
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1961 Volkswagen Deluxe 23 Window Microbus on eBay
Year: 1961
Model: Deluxe 23 Window Microbus
VIN: 632631
Engine: 1.2 liter flat-4
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: N/A mi
Price: $214,990 Buy It Now
1961 Volkswagen Deluxe 23-Window Samba Micro Bus
EXTREMELY RARE AND COMPLETELY RESTORED TO 1961 SPECIFICATIONS
Questions? Please Call Jordan Blaugh At 941-586-9162!!
This 1961 8-Seater 23-Window Samba Micro Bus Is Complete With Certificate Of Authenticity And Has Had Its Entire Floor Rebuilt And Fabricated From Scratch To Duplicate The Original Floor. The Body Was Painted To Its Origianl Factory Two-Tone Beige/Grey Over Sealing Wax Red. The Cargo Doors On The Right Lead Into The Spacious Interiors Long Middle Factory Ordered Seat With Ambulance Step. It Has Been Restored To 1961 Specifications Being Period Correct. The Split Front Seats With Walk Through Show Off Its Original Vintage Flair. The Driver’s Seat Is Wider Than Normal Which Was Only Made For A 3-Month Period. It Also Has The NOS Skylights And Rear Corner Glass. This Samba Micro Bus Is Absolutely Stunning From Top To Bottom And Will Excite Both The Person Looking To Be Taken Back To When Their Family Owned One And The Person That Loves HistoryAnd Vintage Automobiles.
Questions? Please Call Jordan blaugh At 941-586-9162!!
Highlights Are:
Rotisserie Nut & Bolt Restoration
Complete Front & Rear Suspension Rebuilt
Steering Rebuilt
Period Correct Interior Panels, Seat Covers, & German Mohair Headliner Sourced By A Marque Specialist
Split Window, 8-Seater
Cargo Doors
Factory Gauge Restored To Excellent Working Condition
NOS Skylights & Rear Corner Glass
Two Stage Paint
Spilt Front Seats With Walk Through
Long Factory Ordered Middle Seat
Customer Ordered Ambulance Step From Factory
Certificate Of Authenticity
So first off, I’ll admit that I’m not an air cooled expert. But I do have a strong attachment to early Volkswagens; when I was a very young teen, my neighbor taught me to drive on a 1300 Beetle. Hippie through and through, he also had a brace of Volkswagen Buses and 25 acres of land, and though the clutches didn’t work at all we spent many a day driving around the fields in those buses. They were great fun. Looking back I doubt I was alone – I’d go so far as to say that for generations there was some connection to these air cooled models that is now, effectively, gone. I wonder if there’s some modern equivalent, but then I doubt if I’d let my son go hang out with the guy who had rotting three Dodge Caravans and was offering a free ride…there was a simple shared innocence with VW, ironically perhaps, that just doesn’t exist elsewhere.
I also wonder if my old neighbor is kicking himself over letting those VWs rot away. Fair enough, they weren’t 23 Window Sambas, but all Type 2s have risen in value. This one is lovely from bumper to bumper, in a great color combination, and show ready. But the big question remains; is this a quarter-million dollar car? The answer would seem to be no at first. RM Sotheby’s just sold a near twin of this one for $100,800 – in fact, briefly I thought it was today’s Bus. But the Sotheby’s example had red wheels and this one has white wheels, and of course they have different chassis numbers. The seller has a better chance citing one that crossed through a 2014 Barrett-Jackson auction. Again, it looks the same, but the interior is different and again different chassis numbers. With a $148,500 sale price, it’s a lot closer, but still there’s a $65,000 gap in value. But wait – that same chassis (608038) was back in 2017 at Barrett-Jackson and this time it hit $291,500. It seems evident that timing and who’s in the room dictate value on these Sambas, but one thing is clear – I won’t be teaching my son how to drive on one.
-Carter
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