Description
Volkswagen T1 Kombi | 1974
Highlights:
– 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, manual transmission
– Brazilian-built bus with the sought-after split windscreen
– Fully restored in 2023, with upholstery and carpets completely renewed
– Matching numbers confirmed
– Registered with a French collector’s registration (carte grise collection)
The seller offers for sale this 1974 Volkswagen T1 Kombi, powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example was fully restored in 2023 and is finished in sky blue on both the exterior and the interior, giving it an elegant and instantly recognisable silhouette. The upholstery and carpets were completely replaced during the restoration, and the matching serial numbers have been confirmed. The vehicle carries a French collector’s registration (carte grise collection), with definitive plates having recently replaced the earlier temporary ones, and it comes with a valid inspection, which will be renewed once more before the sale.
The Volkswagen T1 Kombi is one of the most recognisable vehicles in automotive history. Decades of pop-culture relevance, combined with simple and easy-to-maintain mechanicals, have turned it into a true icon. Brazilian-built examples such as this one have grown in popularity in recent years, in part because production in Brazil continued far longer than in the rest of the world, preserving the classic split-windscreen design well into the 1970s. For many enthusiasts searching for a bus of their own, the Split is exactly the version they want.
Beyond its charm, the Kombi offers a wonderfully social and versatile classic experience. The air-cooled flat-four engine is famously robust, parts supply is excellent, and the driving experience is relaxed and full of character. With its two-tone-free, single-colour presentation, renewed interior and confirmed matching numbers, this restored example ticks many boxes and should prove a very rewarding classic for its next owner.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
