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The word Volkswagen literally translated to 'the people's car.' The Volkswagen Type 1 was introduced in 1938 and soon became known as the 'Bug' or 'Beetle.' The VW Type 2 was launched after World War II, on March 8th of 1950. The Type 2 served many purposes, including campervan, ladder truck, passenger bus, and even ambulance. It went by many names including Microbus, Camper, and Eurovan.
This 1965 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus left the factory finished in sealing wax red with silver-beige upper body accents. The 21 Window model was produced from 1964 through 1967, and was dubbed the 'Samba.' It is believed that this bus spent most of its life on the West Coast and was purchased by its current owner in 2011. Prior to that, the vehicle had at some point been painted blue, and then the previous owner painted it orange and kept the bus in California for over 12 years. In addition to a color change, the previous owner installed a new correct replacement engine and a Freeway Flier transmission.
The current owner treated the 21 Window Bus to a meticulous restoration where it was returned to its original color. Every item on the bus was either restored or replaced with parts correct to the model. The new engine was removed and detailed, all gauges including the clock were rebuilt or replaced with correct parts, a new wiring harness was installed, and a sunroof complete with mechanisms was fitted with all-around new seals. The glass was refinished and the interior was upholstered in silver and beige vinyl. The bus has a rare middle seat.
The bus is powered by a 1600cc four-cylinder engine fitted with a single carburetor and offering 40 horsepower. There is a four-speed transaxle transmission and four-wheel drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
This 1965 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus left the factory finished in sealing wax red with silver-beige upper body accents. The 21 Window model was produced from 1964 through 1967, and was dubbed the 'Samba.' It is believed that this bus spent most of its life on the West Coast and was purchased by its current owner in 2011. Prior to that, the vehicle had at some point been painted blue, and then the previous owner painted it orange and kept the bus in California for over 12 years. In addition to a color change, the previous owner installed a new correct replacement engine and a Freeway Flier transmission.
The current owner treated the 21 Window Bus to a meticulous restoration where it was returned to its original color. Every item on the bus was either restored or replaced with parts correct to the model. The new engine was removed and detailed, all gauges including the clock were rebuilt or replaced with correct parts, a new wiring harness was installed, and a sunroof complete with mechanisms was fitted with all-around new seals. The glass was refinished and the interior was upholstered in silver and beige vinyl. The bus has a rare middle seat.
The bus is powered by a 1600cc four-cylinder engine fitted with a single carburetor and offering 40 horsepower. There is a four-speed transaxle transmission and four-wheel drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $99,000
1965 Volkswagen Transporter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Transporter
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW CUSTOM MICROBUS Chassis#: 226002378 Sold for USD$128,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1965 Volkswagen Type II Samba Chassis#: 255087772 Sold for USD$83,600 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW MICROBUS CAMPER RE-CREATION Chassis#: B5091441 Sold for USD$58,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW MICROBUS Chassis#: 255083377 Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS DELUXE Chassis#: 225027588 Sold for USD$63,800 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1965 Volkswagen Type II Westfalia Sold for USD$41,800 2022 Mecum : Chicago | |
1965 Volkswagen Type 2 '21-Window' Deluxe Microbus Chassis#: 255141625 Sold for USD$110,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON CUSTOM BUS Chassis#: B5093414 Sold for USD$80,300 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW CUSTOM MICROBUS Chassis#: 246073500 Sold for USD$198,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW MICROBUS Chassis#: 255083377 Sold for USD$93,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1965 Volkswagen Type II Bus Sold for USD$132,000 2021 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW BUS Chassis#: 245030699 Sold for USD$71,500 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1965 Volkswagen Type II 21-window Bus Sold for USD$84,700 2020 Mecum : Dallas | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW BUS Chassis#: 255003217 Sold for USD$93,500 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1965 Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe Samba Bus Chassis#: 255047576 Sold for USD$78,400 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1965 Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile Chassis#: 235147876 Sold for USD$30,800 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Pacific Grove Auction | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW CUSTOM MICROBUS Chassis#: 1159882 Sold for USD$77,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER DOUBLE-CAB PICKUP Chassis#: 265040008 Sold for USD$44,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA CAMPER Chassis#: 235147876 Sold for USD$35,200 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN BUS Chassis#: 235131881 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale |
Volkswagen Transporters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Volkswagen Transporter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1965 Volkswagen Type II Bus | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1965 Volkswagen 21 Window Bus | 2020 GAA : February 2020 | $65,000 | |||
1965 Volkswagen Bus | 235016289 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $12,500 | ||
1965 Volkswagen Type 2 | 2017 H & H Auction : The Donington Park Motor Car Auction | $35,000 | $40,000 | ||
1965 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER | 2015 McCormick's Palm Springs # 58 | $21,000 | |||
1965 Volkswagen Transporter | 285054892 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $22,000 | ||
1965 Volkswagen 21 Window Bus | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $80,000 | |||
1965 Volkswagen 21 Window Samba Bus 1600 CC | 255087772 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | |||
1965 Volkswagen Type II Deluxe 13-Window Microbus | 245098513 | 2012 Worldwide The Auburn Auction | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
1965 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA | 2008 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $19,500 | |||
1965 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER TYPE II | 2003 Kruse Auction Denver, CO | $8,100 |
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