
LOT 63
1955 Volkswagen Microbus DeLuxe Samba Registration no. 624 UYP Chassis no. 20121860
1955 Volkswagen Microbus DeLuxe Samba Registration no. 624 UYP Chassis no. 20121860
1955 Volkswagen Microbus DeLuxe Samba
Registration no. 624 UYP
Chassis no. 20121860
Registration no. 624 UYP
Chassis no. 20121860
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Sold new in Sweden and imported to the UK in 2010
*80,000 miles from new
*Purchased for in excess of £90,000
The original people carrier? The Volkswagen Mircobus has carried people across the globe for decades and has remained popular since its introduction. This 1955 example was sold new to Sweden and was imported in 2010. Given a nut-and-bolt restoration, the bodywork, two-tone dark brown and red paintwork, glass, trim and wheels/tyres are all vendor-assessed as excellent. The restored interior is reported to be very good, including seat facings, door cards and trim. A period two-waveband Becker radio adds a charming period touch to the body-coloured dashboard. Engine starting and running is rated as very good, as is its presentation. Running gear-wise gearbox and axles receive a very good rating, brakes and suspension recorded as excellent.
Extensively restored, this Microbus Samba is the way for friends to enjoy classic trips out. Goodwood anybody?
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 86/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 18/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 5
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 3/5
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