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1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba

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Rockville, Maryland 20850Manual
SoldMar 3, 2023
Sold for$148,000
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Summary
This 1959 Volkswagen Type 2 23-Window Deluxe Samba was delivered new in Germany and underwent a comprehensive refurbishment, including a repaint in Sealing Wax Red and white, redoing the beige interior, and overhauling the brakes and suspension. It features a rebuilt 1.2-liter flat-four engine and four-speed manual transaxle, along with a tan fabric sunroof and semaphore turn indicators. The bus is offered with a Volkswagen Classic Parts Certificate and a clean Maryland title.
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Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
8 (7%)
Nov 15, 2025
Color
Red & White
4 (4%)
Mar 3, 2023
Transmission
107 (100%)
Sep 16, 2026
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  • Mar 3, 2023
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    $148k
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