1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe 23-Window Microbus with Samba sunroof

861450roadGermany

Engine: Air-cooled flat-four, rear-mounted
Colour: Sealing Wax Red and Silver Beige two-tone

A 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe 23-Window Microbus, finished in Sealing Wax Red over Silver Beige with a grey interior, this highly desirable 'Samba' variant is distinguished by its abundance of glazing, split-screen windshield, and canvas sunroof. Originally delivered to a Chicago-area physician, it passed through several American hands before undergoing a comprehensive, cost-no-object restoration by Napa Valley Restorations during the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging in concours-ready condition.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$159,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
—Auction sale
Sold US$184,800
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1962 →Factory delivery
Chicago-area physician (first owner)
partial documentation
Reportedly the original recipient of the vehicle, based in the Chicago metropolitan region.
2004 → 2020Private sale
Nephew of second owner
partial documentation
Acquired the vehicle from his uncle and moved it from Vail, Colorado to Los Angeles, California, where it sat unused for a period.
2020 →Private sale
Current consignor
partial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive, high-budget restoration by Napa Valley Restorations during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Date unknown
Second owner who toured the Western US
partial documentation
Reportedly used the vehicle for travel throughout western states during the 1970s; was based in or around Vail, Colorado.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Napa Valley Restorations
Comprehensive, budget-unrestricted restoration carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic period; all components either refurbished or replaced, with NOS parts used wherever available and top-grade reproductions elsewhere. Roof rack restored using the original wood slats. Vehicle returned to its factory colour scheme.
Restorer is reported to have significant VW Type 2 expertise, with prior work on the model earning best-in-class recognition at marque events and concours.

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