1,600cc-Powered 1960 Volkswagen Type 2 11-Window Bus

Description

The 1960 Volkswagen “Type 2” or Microbus, was part of VW’s second-generation utility lineup. Known for its distinctive split windshield and rounded body, the 11-window configuration offered practicality for families and businesses alike. Powered by an air-cooled 1,192cc flat-four engine producing around 30 horsepower, it featured rear-wheel drive and a simple, durable design. Its spacious interior and versatile layout made it a favorite among tradesmen and later an icon of the 1960s counterculture movement. Today, the 1960 Type 2 remains highly collectible for its charm, engineering simplicity, and role in shaping van life history.  

This 1960 11-window Bus is finished in light gray and was originally a Volkswagen parts bus from Maryland before undergoing a refurbishment in the early 2000s. Reportedly garage-kept for the past 20 years, power comes from an upgraded 1,600cc flat-four paired with a Freeway Flyer four-speed manual transmission and a 12-volt electrical system. Additional features include Sekurit glass, replaced window rubber, and an interior camper kit with maroon upholstery, Z-bed, table, and a jump seat. Recent servicing in September 2025 included an engine tune-up and brake overhaul with new wheel cylinders and shoes.

This 11-window Type 2 is now offered with service records, the removed middle seat, window curtains, and current New York registration in the seller’s name.

Highlights 

• Upgraded 1,600cc engine with Freeway Flyer transmission 

• Award recipient at Flanders VW Show in New Jersey 

• Interior camper kit fitted

• 12-volt electrical system

• Period photos included with sale

Factory Equipment 

• Rear-wheel drive 

• Torsion bar suspension (front and rear) 

• Hydraulic drum brakes  

• Split windshield with 11-window configuration 

• Swing-out cargo doors on passenger side 

• Painted steel bumpers 

• 15” steel wheels with hubcaps 

• Vinyl bench seats 

• Rubber floor mats

• Heater system  

 Modifications 

• Upgraded 12-volt electrical system 

• Repainted under previous ownership 

• Newer maroon vinyl upholstery 

• 1970s-style “Z-bed” 

• Roof rack  

Servicing & Documentation  

• September 2025: Service at Flint’s European Automotive  

  • Replaced wheel cylinders, brake shoes, and drums 

  • Serviced carburetor and replaced fuel filter 

  • Adjusted valves and set timing 

  • Adjusted steering box 

Known Imperfections  

• Two areas of welding imperfection on roof near drip rail on left side 

• Long body panels have some waviness from prior bodywork

• Dents and scuffs on front and rear bumpers 

• Some rust under front floor mats 

• Engine lid does not stay up when opened

• Engine seals weep oil

 Ownership History 

This 1960 Volkswagen 11-Window Bus carries a unique history and decades of care. Originally purchased by the current owner in 2006 from a private seller in Maryland, period photos confirm that it once served as a Volkswagen dealer parts van in the region. Over the past 20 years, this Type 2 has undergone a gradual refresh in Brooklyn while being garaged in Rensselaerville, New York. Used as a summer daily driver, it’s not just a showpiece—this Bus has reportedly ventured on memorable road trips, including journeys as far as Nova Scotia, Canada.

 Included Items 

• Service records 

• Two sets of keys 

• Window curtains 

• Removed middle seat 

• Removed rubber cargo mat 

Additional Information

• From the seller, “This is my first split-window bus after restoring a series of early Beetle and bay window projects. The complete restoration of this vehicle allowed for many epic, 55 mile-per-hour camping adventures, and was a catalyst for me founding the Volkswagen Traffic Jam on Governor’s Island in New York where the bus made annual appearances.” 

• This Volkswagen is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is offered with New York registration.