Red VW 23-window Samba bus VW T1, 21-window Transporter Samba model The Volkswagen "Samba", officially the Kleinbus Sonderausführung (small bus, special version) and marketed as the Microbus Deluxe and Sunroof Deluxe in the United States, was the most luxurious version of the T1. [20] Volkswagen started producing Sambas in 1951; in 1952 the name in the home market was changed to Sondermodell. There are 8 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba.
Comprehensive resource for Volkswagen enthusiasts offering classifieds, photos, forums, and technical information. Proven genuine Volkswagen T1 Samba are among the brand's most sought-after and valuable classic cars today. In 2017, a vehicle fetched a record price of US$ 302,500 at the American auction house Barrett-Jackson.
However, various replicas are also on the market, as the roof section, for example, is available as a repro part. The story of the T1 Samba This week, we celebrated the life and legend of the VW T1 Samba on its 70th anniversary. Since it first went on sale on April 19th, 1951 for around $2,200 USD, the T1 Samba has aged like a fine wine.
Although it's old, it has only increased in popularity. Now available for auction is this fully restored 1961 Volkswagen T1 23-Window Samba Bus finished in two-tone Palm and Sand Green over a beige leather interior.  The deluxe version of VW’s iconic T1 microbus, this highly sought. For sale: extensively restored Volkswagen T1 Samba bus from 1965.
Go to our website now to buy this classic VW bus. All about Volkswagen T1 Samba: history, technical data, models, photos, and current prices in the largest classic car directory. The first generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 with the split windshield, informally called the Microbus, Splitscreen, or Splittie among modern fans, was produced from 8 March 1950 through the end of the 1967 model year.
The Volkswagen Samba, in the United States also known as Sunroof Deluxe, was the most luxurious version of the T1. T1 SAMBA BUS (SPECIAL MODEL TYPE 24), 1962 The Samba bus is a legend. All-around glazing, tasteful two-tone paintwork, the large folding sunroof and numerous chrome decorations made it desirable to millions of fans all over the world.