1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Volkswagen Transporter (Type 2) was pioneered by Dutch importer Ben Pon, who was responsible for importing the first VWs to the United States in 1949. Ben sketched the initial concept of the bus in April 1947, and it was officially introduced in 1950.

It was offered in many body configurations over the years, including campers, panel vans, and station wagons as well as single-cab and double-cab pickup trucks.

This ‘62 VW pickup was refurbished by the seller’s husband, and it is powered by an air-cooled 1.2L flat-four that has been converted to utilize a 12-volt electrical system. The engine has also been fitted with a replacement carburetor and a 009-style distributor.

The body is finished in blue and white and features safari-style windows, a fold-down tailgate and bedsides, and an under-bed storage compartment that is accessible from either side of the truck.

This 1962 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab pickup is now offered at no reserve with a clean Nevada title in the seller’s name listing it as a 1961 model.

Highlights

• Blue and white paint

• Air-cooled 1.2L flat-four

• Four-speed manual transaxle

• Gear reduction boxes

• 12-volt electrical system

• Three-point seatbelts

• Safari-style windshields and rear glass

• Retro-style radio

Factory Equipment

• Air-cooled 1.2L flat-four

• Four-speed manual transaxle

• Gear reduction boxes

• “Fried egg” front turn indicators

• Fold-down tailgate and bedsides

• Under-bed storage compartment

Modifications

• 12-volt electrical system

• 009-style distributor

• Aftermarket wiring in engine bay

• Battery jump posts mounted in left under-bed storage compartment

• Safari-style rear glass and windshields

• S-shaped shifter extension

• Retro-style radio

• Aftermarket speakers

• Three-point seatbelts

• Dashboard-mounted wire basket with integrated cupholders

Servicing & Documentation

The truck underwent refurbishment over an eight-year period beginning around 2016.

Known Imperfections

• Mismatched upholstery

• Replacement panels not painted on the underside

• Wiring hanging down below dashboard

Ownership History

The truck was acquired by the seller’s husband in 2016 and subsequently refurbished over a period that came to completion in 2024.

Included Items

• Spare parts and fluids

• Fire extinguisher

• Ammo boxes

• Portawall whitewall inserts

Additional Information

• The truck is titled in Nevada as a 1961 model using the body style (26) with an additional 1 followed by the chassis number, 842209, which aligns with a 1962 model produced in October 1961.

• From the seller: “Restoration by my husband, the original Mr. Fix-it. All new everything, including tires and wheels, brakes, Safari windows (have two of the three original windscreens, 1 front and 1 rear), wiring, and battery. Received $10k of paint three months ago. All parts from Wolfsburg West and throughout, and a total restored rear-mounted, air-cooled 1.2-liter flat-four engine.