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Volkswagen introduced their Transporter at the 1949 Geneva Auto Show. Production continued for a rather long time, continuing in Brazil through December of 2013, by which point more than nine million examples had been produced. In Germany, they were known as the Bulli and were produced in air-cooled, and later water-cooled,
variations, prior to the arrival of the front-engine Eurovan in 1993.
The first generation of the Transporter was produced from 1950 through 1967 and was first sold in the U.S. in 1952. This early Transporter was known as the 'split-window' for its two-piece windshield. Power was from a 1,131 cubic-centimeter engine offering 25 horsepower. In 1953, a larger 1192cc version was introduced, which - by 1959 - had grown to displace 1285cc and offered 40 horsepower. That year, a full synchromesh gearbox became available. By 1962, the one-millionth Transporter example had been produced.
The Volkswagen Type 2 were versatile vehicles and used as ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, campers, railroad speedsters, hearses, and crane trucks. Buyers could order the vehicle with doors on one or both sides, with the panel van offering as many as nine doors, making it easier to load and unload materials in narrow streets.
In 1952, a Volkswagen Pickup arrived, and crew-cabs with a shorter five-foot bed arrived in 1957. In 1961, the Volkswagen Microbus was introduced and was one of the earliest vehicles to be offered as a camper from the factory. The conversion from microbus to camper was performed by Westfalia-Werke, which became known as simply the 'Westfalia.' They came equipped with two upholstered bench seats that converted into a bed, a front seat that could sleep children, storage space, a wardrobe, and a tent to increase the living area. The Westfalia, known as the SO, for sonderausfuhrungen (special equipment), made the Microbus a suitable vehicle for camping and long trips. Two models were available through 1965, the SO-34 and the SO-35. The SO-34 has a laminated white interior, while the SO-35 featured finished wood.
This particular vehicle is a SO-35 Westfalia Camper. It has birch plywood interior panels and cabinetry, a laminated folding table, and bright plaid canvas seats with matching yellow curtains. This Camper also included a child's hammock and a factory accessory awning. Optional equipment includes a hatch-top roof, opening front 'safari' windows, and a luggage rack for extra baggage.
This Camper has been treated to a no-expense-spared restoration. It has a four-speed manual transmission, a factory Blaupunkt radio, an original luggage rack, a sub-hatch roof, plaid rear seats, wood cabinetry, a factory-optional tent, a table, and vast storage space. It is finished in Blue White and Turquoise two-tone paint and has been driven just 2,534 miles since the restoration was completed.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
variations, prior to the arrival of the front-engine Eurovan in 1993.
The first generation of the Transporter was produced from 1950 through 1967 and was first sold in the U.S. in 1952. This early Transporter was known as the 'split-window' for its two-piece windshield. Power was from a 1,131 cubic-centimeter engine offering 25 horsepower. In 1953, a larger 1192cc version was introduced, which - by 1959 - had grown to displace 1285cc and offered 40 horsepower. That year, a full synchromesh gearbox became available. By 1962, the one-millionth Transporter example had been produced.
The Volkswagen Type 2 were versatile vehicles and used as ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, campers, railroad speedsters, hearses, and crane trucks. Buyers could order the vehicle with doors on one or both sides, with the panel van offering as many as nine doors, making it easier to load and unload materials in narrow streets.
In 1952, a Volkswagen Pickup arrived, and crew-cabs with a shorter five-foot bed arrived in 1957. In 1961, the Volkswagen Microbus was introduced and was one of the earliest vehicles to be offered as a camper from the factory. The conversion from microbus to camper was performed by Westfalia-Werke, which became known as simply the 'Westfalia.' They came equipped with two upholstered bench seats that converted into a bed, a front seat that could sleep children, storage space, a wardrobe, and a tent to increase the living area. The Westfalia, known as the SO, for sonderausfuhrungen (special equipment), made the Microbus a suitable vehicle for camping and long trips. Two models were available through 1965, the SO-34 and the SO-35. The SO-34 has a laminated white interior, while the SO-35 featured finished wood.
This particular vehicle is a SO-35 Westfalia Camper. It has birch plywood interior panels and cabinetry, a laminated folding table, and bright plaid canvas seats with matching yellow curtains. This Camper also included a child's hammock and a factory accessory awning. Optional equipment includes a hatch-top roof, opening front 'safari' windows, and a luggage rack for extra baggage.
This Camper has been treated to a no-expense-spared restoration. It has a four-speed manual transmission, a factory Blaupunkt radio, an original luggage rack, a sub-hatch roof, plaid rear seats, wood cabinetry, a factory-optional tent, a table, and vast storage space. It is finished in Blue White and Turquoise two-tone paint and has been driven just 2,534 miles since the restoration was completed.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $130,000
Sale Price :
USD $110,000
1962 Volkswagen Transporter Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Volkswagen Transporter
(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 DELUXE MICROBUS Chassis#: 918592 Sold for USD$117,600 2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 23-WINDOW DELUXE MICROBUS Chassis#: 846730 Sold for USD$86,900 2022 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Geared Online | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW CUSTOM MICROBUS Chassis#: 872303 Sold for USD$143,000 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1962 Volkswagen Type II Deluxe 23-Window Microbus Chassis#: 851273 Sold for USD$165,000 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe '23-Window' Microbus Chassis#: 861450 Sold for USD$184,800 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW CUSTOM BUS Chassis#: 872303 Sold for USD$99,000 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 2 WESTFALIA CAMPER Chassis#: 805802 Sold for USD$68,200 2021 RM Sothebys : Handle With Fun | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE II CUSTOM 23-WINDOW BUS Chassis#: 865450 Sold for USD$231,000 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: 914601 Sold for USD$38,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1962 Volkswagen Dual Cab Transporter Chassis#: 908212 Sold for USD$52,640 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN 23-WINDOW CUSTOM MICROBUS Chassis#: 872303 Sold for USD$99,000 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1962 VOLKSWAGEN DOUBLE-CAB TRANSPORTER CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: 905131 Sold for USD$80,300 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1962 VW Type 2 Splitscreen Panel Van Sold for USD$36,824 2017 Coys : Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Samba Bus Sold for USD$68,000 2017 Mecum : Denver | |
1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Microbus RBS Collection Sold for USD$57,750 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | |
1962 Volkswagen Double Cab Chassis#: 927177 Sold for USD$46,750 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | |
1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Camper Chassis#: 952150 Sold for USD$110,000 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1962 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Bus Chassis#: 904 743 Sold for USD$140,250 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Microbus Chassis#: 1016735 Sold for USD$45,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Anaheim 2013 | |
1962 Volkswagen Deluxe 15-Window Bus Sold for USD$41,800 2013 Auctions America - California |
Volkswagen Transporters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1962 Volkswagen Transporter's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1962 Volkswagen Transporter Single Cab Pickup | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $60,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Ambulance | 820654 | 2019 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen Camper Van | 958756 | 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $38,000 | $45,000 | |
1962 Volkswagen Deluxe 23 Window Bus | 808992 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $122,500 | ||
1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Microbus | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
1962 Volkswagen Double Cab Transporter | 1007408 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $50,000 | ||
1962 Volkswagen Safari 13 Window Bus/Van | 2016 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
1962 Volkswagen Double Cab Pick up | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
1962 Volkswagen Bus | 880206 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $25,000 | ||
1962 VOLKSWAGEN 23 WINDOW MICRO BUS | 2013 McCormick's Palm Springs # 55 | $98,000 | |||
1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Samba | 916439 | 2013 Silverstone : NEC Classic Motor Show Sale | |||
1962 Volkswagen 23 Window Deluxe Bus | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | $115,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 | |
1962 Volkswagen Deluxe 23 Window Bus Custom | 872303 | 2013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach | $85,000 | ||
1962 VOLKSWAGEN SINGLE CAB MICRO | 899467 | 2010 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $35,500 | ||
1962 VOLKSWAGEN SINGLE CAB MICRO BUS | 899467 | 2010 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $29,500 |
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