1957 VW Single Cab Transporter For Sale
This is a really awesome single cab that is located in Southern California.
It was basically restored from end to end but the original patina
on the exterior was preserved for a very attractive overall package.
Its a very tasteful blend of originality with all the details underneath the surface
handled in a very professional and focused way.
The body is excellent, very straight and solid with the wear and aging one would expect
of a working class truck of this age.
Any rust repair done to the body was carefully blended so it has a very cohesive look to it.
The dash appears to be original paint in impressive shape.
New interior panels in the correct design with side pockets.
Floors and under areas have all been painted and look fresh and beautiful.
New seat belts installed
Matching spare wheel
46k on the odometer.
Current owner has put about 1750 miles since his purchase in 2018.
Fuel gauge added to go along with the 1967 fuel tank.
Speedometer rebuilt by Orange Empire Speedometer
Floors are superb
Locking shifter and restored controls.
Bumpers have been restored and correctly painted.
Proper taillights and reflectors are present.
Carrera style single exit exit exhaust lets the engine breathe a healthy sound.
The bed was restored with new wood strips and paint.
Lower edges of the side gates were welded and blended as needed.
Seat done in the proper heavy grain vinyl.
New window rubbers and body seals throughout
Fresh and clean in the cab!
Faded and fantastic outside the cab.
The engine was a freshly rebuilt 36 horsepower unit with the
Okrasa heads and carbs produced by Wolfsburg West.
Impeccably well detailed and fitted with period parts.
12 volt electrics thanks to a late Porsche 356 generator.
Beautiful work in here and all the right stuff!
The engine block is not the original but lined up with the correct month for the production of the truck.
Super clean restored engine compartment
New wiring, body seals, etc. Tags and numbers are all in the right spot.
More interior details.
The underside has been fully restored and looks amazing.
Suspension parts all either powder coated or repainted in a proper semi gloss black.
Treasure chest under bed storage is all restored and cleanly painted.
Super clean
Fuel tank filler, new cap and gasket
Looks awesome in there!
Check out that restored underbelly! Wow!
Factory fresh look to it all...I just love it.
Superb
Disc brake upgrade is a welcome addition as well.
So clean
Stock split case transmission has been rebuilt, still drum brakes on the rear.
Date coded wheel
Love that exhaust!
Nice restored wheels and commercial grey hubcaps
3rd brakelight
Original mirrors
Proper bubble taillights and reflectors
Gorgeous Euro headlights
Love that patina on the roof!
Stock exhaust, tool kit, jack, hand crank and owners manual included.
Original hoops and bows with a reproduction canvas also included.
Such a cool truck
I love the sign writing on the doors too.
Gmund being the birthplace of the first Porsche sports cars.
Safari windows have been added as well.
All glass except for the windshields has the correct Sekurit logos.
In closing this truck is just too damn cool.
Serious attention to detail by someone that obviously knows their way
around a vintage VW and with the careful blend of repaired and restored areas
to keep a great vibe of originality takes a lot of effort.
This is a work of art...its awesome.
Asking
$44,750
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951 795-1175
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