The iconic classic Volkswagen campervan has often caught the eyes of people as it drives past occupied by a family travelling to spend a week’s summer holiday on a campsite by a sandy beach in Devon or Cornwall. Well, one of these vehicles is shortly coming up for sale at an auction and may sell for as much as £120,000 – that is more than a brand new luxurious Range Rover Vogue Autobiography!
The split windscreen, 1957 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba 23-Window Microbus is being auctioned by Bonhams at The Goodwood Festival Of Speed Sale on the 24th June 2016 with an estimated sale price of between £80,000 to £120,000.
Back in 2005, this particular model was imported from the USA by its current owners. During 2014 and 2015, an awful lot of restoration work was carried out on this classic vehicle. For instance, it has a 1,500 cc air cooled engine that has been rebuilt, the steering box has had some restoration work carried out on it, an extensive overhaul of the braking system has been undertaken and the bodywork has had a great deal of tender loving care including being repainted in Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown. The seats have been re-trimmed and the sunroof replaced. Even some of the glass panels have been renewed. The condition of the campervan is now excellent.
Following the restoration works being completed in June of last year it has been taken to a few shows.
This particular model is highly sought after and it is quite likely that, should it be sold at the above auction, it will break the record set last year when a campervan similar to the one mentioned above achieved a price of £91,100.
Here at AIB Insurance, we have arranged suitable motor insurance on similar vehicles so, if you are the proud owner of one, why not give us a call on 02380 268 351 and speak with a member of our experienced, friendly team who will discuss your requirements and arrange to obtain a competitive quotation without any obligation on your part.
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