29k-Mile 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 4-Door Station Wagon

Description

The Volkswagen Type 2 originated as a practical factory transport concept and evolved into one of the most recognizable vehicles of the mid-20th century. Known as the Bus, Kombi, Microbus, or Transporter, it complemented the Beetle by sharing its air-cooled flat-four engine and chassis design. Produced in multiple configurations — including panel vans, passenger wagons, and campers—the Type 2 became widely used for commercial, recreational, and personal purposes. More than one million split-window examples were built, establishing a lasting presence in automotive history.

This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 “Four-Door Station Wagon” was assembled on November 16, 1960, and delivered through Miller Motors in Steubenville, Ohio. It accumulated 29,653 miles before being parked in 1968 due to transmission failure. Rediscovered in 1994, the vehicle underwent a careful reconditioning process focused on originality. The exterior was refinished in its factory Mango Green (L346) and Seagull Grey (L347) colors, while the interior retains original paint, seat covers, mats, and Sekurit glass. The numbers-matching 1200cc engine remains largely untouched, with only minor resealing performed. A period-correct transmission replaced the failed original. Accompanied by documentation, awards, and original accessories, this Type 2 represents an exceptionally authentic example of Volkswagen’s early Transporter design.

Highlights

• Offered from The St. Louis Collection

• 29,653 original miles at cataloging

• Reconditioned with focus on originality

• Awards include AACA SF Edge Trophy in 2003 and Senior Grand National Award in 2006

Factory Equipment

• Matching-numbers (engine number “302 261”) 1.2L air-cooled flat-four engine

• Period-correct four-speed manual transmission

• Original interior paint, seat covers, mats, and Sekurit glass

Service

• Refinished in original Mango Green (L346) and Seagull Grey (L347)

Ownership History

This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Four-Door Station Wagon is offered from The St. Louis Collection

Included Items

• Volkswagen Zertifikat

• Periodicals featuring the Bus

• Original sales literature

• Purchase documents from Miller Motors

• Judging sheets

• Awards

• Memorabilia

• Original tool roll and jack

• Original owner’s manual

• Original second set of keys

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: dgould@hagerty.com