1970 Volkswagen Split-Window Bus

This 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi 15-window bus was imported to the US from Brazil following a refurbishment completed in February 2023 that included stripping the vehicle down, replacing the floors and cargo doors, rebuilding the drivetrain, respraying the body in turquoise and white, and installing an updated interior. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle, and features include 14″ steel wheels, painted bumpers with overriders, front Safari windows, a retractable cloth sunroof, a roof rack, front and rear bench seats, storage cabinets, and curtains. This Type 2 T1 was purchased by the seller in 2021 and is now offered with chrome wheel covers and a clean Missouri title in the seller’s name. During the recent refurbishment, which was completed at Macfel Old School Garage in São Paulo, Brazil, the body was stripped and replacement floors and cargo doors were installed before it was refinished in the current two-tone turquoise and white. Features include painted bumpers with overriders, front Safari windows, a retractable cloth sunroof, a roof rack, and dual side-view mirrors. White-finished 14” steel wheels wear chrome center caps and are wrapped in 185/70 Cooper Classic Tour tires. Stopping power is provided by drum brakes at all four corners. The front cabin features a split bench seat that has been trimmed in brown patterned cloth and vinyl joined by white-painted metal surfaces along with a wire storage basket, brown floor coverings, and quarter-vent windows. The dome light is not working. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 120-km/h speedometer along with a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 380 kilometers (~236 miles), which is the amount added since the build. Total mileage is unknown. Dual swing-out doors open to reveal a rear passenger compartment that features patterned curtains, a countertop, storage cabinets, an ottoman, and a rear bench seat upholstered in brown patterned cloth and vinyl. The electrical outlets are said to be wired under the bench seat but are not connected to a power source. The 1.6-liter flat-four was factory rated at 52 horsepower, and it sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The engine and transmission were rebuilt during the recent refurbishment. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below. The bus has been fitted with a Replacement Identification Number by the state of Missouri, the last six digits of which match the chassis number inscribed on the riveted manufacturer’s VIN plate. Photos of the chassis VIN plate and body stamping can be viewed in the gallery below. The current Missouri title carries a “NON-USA-STD” notation. Filed under: vw