1961 Volkswagen Type 2 Twin Double Door Split-Window Bus

This 1961 Volkswagen Type 2 is a twin double-door panel van that is said to have had camper windows installed upon original delivery. It is finished in pink and white and powered by a 1,600cc dual-port flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. The bus was acquired in Montana by the seller in 2009 and relocated to California. Subsequent work is said to have included a repaint, replacement of the engine, and installation of a lowering suspension. Features include Safari windows, dual chrome side-view mirrors, camper windows, aftermarket gauges, a deep sump, and an oil cooler along with Wolfgang International swing arms and front spindles. This Type 2 is offered with partial service records and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The bus was refinished in pink and white under current ownership, and exterior equipment includes powder-coated white bumpers with overriders, dual chrome side mirrors, driver and passenger-side barn doors, and front and rear safari windows. The driver’s door lock is broken and damage to the rear of the van is detailed in the gallery. The 15″ powder-coated white wheels wear pink VW-branded hubcaps and 195/60 front and 195/65 rear Bridgestone Potenza G019 GRID tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. The seller notes that the bus is lowered with a Wolfgang International rear swing arm kit and lowered front spindles. The cabin features a front bench upholstered in black vinyl joined by matching rubber flooring and a body-colored dash. Amenities include sliding side windows, an overhead fresh-air box, and an aftermarket cup holder. Dual swing-out side doors provide access to the rear compartment that features a wooden bench with a folding backrest. The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a VDO speedometer. A tachometer and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure and temperature are mounted in an overhead panel. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 59k miles, approximately 3k of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. Power is provided by a replacement 1,600cc dual-port flat-four which features a deep sump, a full-flow oil filter, and a 96 plate oil cooler. Service in April 2021 included rebuilding the carburetor, replacing the spark plugs and fuel filter, and an oil change. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle with a 4.37 final drive and .82 4th gear. Additional underbody photos are available in the gallery. Filed under: vw