Description
The Volkswagen Samba, known in the United States as the Sunroof deluxe, was the most luxurious version of the Volkswagen Type 2 T1 (Transporter). The Samba was put into production from 1951 as type 24. Only a few Sambas were delivered as type 24 without panoramic windows and sunroof, this was possible as an option.
Originally, Volkswagen vans were classified according to the number of windows they had. The model in question had 23 windows. To distinguish between the regular 23-window van and the luxury version, the name Samba was invented.
The Samba had two revolving doors on the side instead of a sliding door. In addition, the Sambas had a fabric sunroof that could be slid open and there were panoramic windows in the sides of the roof. Volkswagen advertised at the time by suggesting that the Samba could be used for tourist trips through the Alps. The Sambas became popular in the sixties as a hippie bus.
The Samba was sprayed in two colours as standard. Usually the upper part was white and the lower part colored. The colored parts were separated by a decorative strip. Furthermore, the bus had a so-called "cap". This means that the roof continued a bit beyond the windshield. The windows had chrome frames and the car had a more extensive dashboard than the regular T1.
The idea of the Samba was abandoned when Volkswagen started production of the successor, the T2.
This VW Bus presented here is a real Samba Bus, finished in dark blue with a white top (cap). This bus drives great and has a 1500 cc. engine. Braking, steering and shifting are also effortless. This bus has been restored almost concours and looks fantastic. For the Samba enthusiast!
