1/22/2024 0 Comments 1963 t1 samba for sale![]() ![]() In 2017, a vehicle fetched a record price of US$ 302,500 at the American auction house Barrett-Jackson. Proven genuine Volkswagen T1 Samba are among the brand’s most sought-after and valuable classic cars today. It cost its first owner a proud DM 9,025 in 1951 – at a time when the average annual wage was only DM 3,579. The oldest T1 Samba known today (shown in our gallery in unrestored original condition) is owned by a collector in the Rhineland. These sat above the headlights and were modified in 1963. In addition, VW switched from turn signals to indicators due to changes in licensing regulations. Previously, the production of curved glass parts had been too complex and expensive. From August 1955, safety glass replaced Plexiglas on the skylights and rear corner windows. From 1953, for example, the Samba was available with a rear bumper. In addition, in the 1950s, the Bundesbahn in Germany had special samba cars on long-distance trains in which people could dance.įurther changes to the standard equipment took place throughout the entire production period. Two of them are simply abbreviations for ‘ Sonder- Ausführung mit besonderer Ausstattung’ (special version with special equipment) or for ‘ Sonnendach- Ausführung mit besonderem Armaturenbrett’ (sunroof version with special dashboard). We would like to point out three possibilities. ![]() In customer circles, the nickname ‘Samba’ soon circulated, the exact basis of which can no longer be reconstructed. This made the T1 a luxurious touring vehicle for groups or large families. Inside, there were also new side panels, a mechanial clock and chrome decor and, for an additional charge, a tube radio in the dashboard. A large fabric sliding roof was also added. Four skylights on each side were taken over from the buses and coaches of the time. Where does the name Samba come from?įor this money, the customer received a noble two-tone paint finish, aluminium decorative trim, a front bumper and a special roof. Compared to the normal eight-seater, this variant initially cost an extra DM 3,000. On the German market, the designation changed to ‘Sondermodell’ (special model) the following year. Officially, the name was simply ‘Kleinbus Sonderausführung’ (small bus special version), while the US version appeared in the price lists as ‘Microbus Deluxe’. In addition to the classic Beetle in various colors, the Wolfsburg-based brand also presented an eight-seater luxury version of their Type 2 T1 here. Overall, this appearance was quickly nicknamed the ‘Temple of Volkswagen’. There was also a light installation on a scale, which had never been seen before. The stand had an area of 1,350 square meters and somewhat recreated the production line of the Beetle. Among other things, Volkswagen presented itself there for the first time at a European car show. The first post-war IAA (Frankfurt Motor Show) opened its doors on April 19, 1951.
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