1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Station Wagon

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Volkswagen introduced the Type 2 model in 1950 to answer the need for a spacious and versatile vehicle. Who knew it would become a lifestyle? Derived from the Type 1 Beetle, the Type 2 Transporter (or “Kombi”) was built in a myriad of body styles: van, pickup truck, and passenger “Microbus.” By the ’60s, the air-cooled VWs had become part of the Southern California lifestyle, where VW-powered dune buggies and customized Beetles and Kombis were now commonplace, and Motor Trend magazine called the Microbus, “more of a way of life than just another car ...” Type 2s soon became a part of the So-Cal surfing culture, and the cult of the air-cooled VW spread throughout the continental U.S. and Hawaii.  

The VW Type 2 received a major upgrade in 1968, and by 1971 the Microbus was now known as the Station Wagon. These seven- and nine-passenger people movers were still unique vehicles in the United States, the first Chrysler minivans still 13 years in the future. This 1971 Station Wagon has been enhanced with LED headlights, alloy wheels, and a Westfalia-style roof-rack, while the interior has been upgraded with Westfalia rear seating and storage compartments. Surf’s up! 

Highlights 

• Westfalia rear seating and storage  

• Westfalia-style roof rack 

• 1,585 cc air-cooled dual port flat-four engine 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Alloy wheels

• LED headlights 

• The chassis number (2312063039) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Type 2 

  • 3 – Kombi models 

  • 1 – 1971 model year 

  • 2063039 – Production serial number 

Features 

• Tires date code 2016

• Front disc brakes with new 5x112mm lug pattern

• Doghouse oil cooler and fan shroud with wider fan for increased cooling  

• Transmission throw-out bearing redesign  

• Headlights turn off when ignition is turned off 

• Final year of oval taillights 

Known Imperfections

• Paint has various nicks and scratches

• Radio inoperable

• Driver's seat has heavy wear

• Oil Seepage 

Ownership History

This tastefully modified Volkswagen Type 2 has been a fun-loving member of the MacMillian Collection since its acquisition.

Additional Notes 

Title in Transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 email: mwaters@hagerty.com