Summary

Powered by a rebuilt 1500cc 4-cylinder engine producing 65hp mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. Updated with a large, retractable panoramic canvas sunroof. Features a new 9-passenger interior and a split safari windshield.

Details

This 1961 Volkswagen Microbus Deluxe was restored by the team of craftsmen at A&J Revival in Brazil. It has been updated with a large, retractable panoramic canvas sunroof. Almost every part of this bus has been restored or rebuilt, including the complete rebuilt powertrain, which is powered by a factory-original 1500cc 4-cylinder engine producing 65hp mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. Air enters the engine through a retro-era custom air filter. An aluminum crank pulley has been installed, along with an adjustable tensioner and generator pulleys. A new carburetor and new distributor, an ignition coil, spark plugs and cables were also installed. The suspension, steering and brake systems were rebuilt with new original Volkswagen parts. This Volkswagen's electrical system was completely redone, from the wires and cables to the generator, and has been converted into a 12-volt system with an alternator, voltage regulator and battery. The rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission and an EMPI shift lever enable precise and quick shifts. This Volkswagen sits on original painted steel wheels with original German VW chrome hubcaps. The entire frame and bodywork were restored before the vehicle received a new two-tone paint job in Lotus White and green. This vehicle also has a new VW logo and front grille, original side mirrors, headlight grilles and wiper arms. It is equipped with a chrome-front safari-opening split windshield. The cabin has also been completely redone and is decorated with a new custom interior, Ivory and beige white door panels and roof liner. The seats are original and were restored by replacing the foam and springs and then coated in White Ivory and beige ecological vinyl leather, VW standard stitching and side doors with double load. This Volkswagen has capacity for nine passengers. It is equipped with luggage racks in the rear and front, with the attached retractable stainless-steel and wood ladder offering additional storage and retro style to the vehicle. The restoration, along with the mechanical and electrical modifications and bodywork, was completed by the A&J Revival team.