![]() However on closer inspection it was noted that the steering wheel was cracked. Its interior appears to be completely original and shows basic age, but no visible tears or damage, furthermore it is ostensibly complete with original headlining, rails etc. This Microbus is presented in appropriate period two tone livery. The folding sunroof is standard equipment on Deluxe models such as this. Volkswagen enhanced the Microbus's inherent utility by fitting a glazier's dream array of windows, and thus the designation of the Microbus offered here, '23-window'. ![]() It was the leader in a trend that spawned a school of emulators. The Transporter, later called the Microbus, wasn't fast, but its attributes of economy and durability more than made up for a leisurely pace and affected an attitude that found a place in the Sixties. Its stretched platform flat floor layout was ideal for a variety of seating and commercial layouts and the Transporter quickly acquired a loyal following who used its capacious interior for everything from recreation to procreation. The chassis layout and mechanical packaging of the Volkswagen Beetle lent itself to expansion and VW was quick to take advantage of it in 1949 with the 8-passenger Transporter. 1959 VOLKSWAGEN TYPE II 23-WINDOW MICROBUSĮngine: flat opposed four cylinder, two pushrod operated valves per cylinder, 1585cc, 46hp at 4,000rpm Gearbox: four speed manual Suspension: independent front and rear Brakes: four wheel drums.
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