Description
This car is Lot 170 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 170
1959 Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Crew Cab 'Doka' Pickup
Registration no.
Chassis no. 492025
Very rare variant
Split screen model
Monaco registration document
As readily recognisable as the immortal 'Beetle' itself, the Volkswagen Type 2 and its derivatives enjoyed an even longer period in production than their saloon progenitor. Introduced in 1950, the Type 2 would proliferate into a bewildering variety of models catering for an enormous range of commercial and domestic activities, one of the rarer variants being the crew cab pickup, which featured two rows of seats and was known as the 'Doka' (Doppelkabine). An early 'split screen' model, this example is presented in restored condition, and we are advised that it is driving and shifting excellently.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
