Volkswagen T1 Pritsche

Vehicle Description

A stunning yet unique T1 flatbed topped with a vintage electric motorcycle
– 1192 cc and 40 hp with a single carburettor
– Original manual 4-speed manual gearbox
– Comprehensive “frame off ” restoration (documentation available)
– Entire vehicle blasted, primed and sealed
– Complete repainting in dove blue and artificially patinated by airbrush technique
– Roof in rust look (airbrush technique)
– Refitted black interior
– Engine was overhauled and all cables renewed
– Air suspension, custom made with independent suspension and airlift system
– Axles completely custom made by DyMotion Engineering
– Steel rims custom made in 6×15″, painted in grey white like the bumpers
– Incl. fully functional E-motorcycle with 3KW motor and charging socket painted in mango green and optically patinated (value € 6500,00)
– Motorcycle holder on the platform suitably mounted
– Austrian registration documents
– The type certificate was signed by Luise Piech, the mother of Ferdinand Piech

From reconstruction worker to cult object
The most successful German commercial vehicle has its roots in the postwar period – as a simple, reliable, spacious transporter it was available from 1950, with only 25 hp and a top speed of 80 km/h. That was it – that had to do.
Over the years, the requirements grew, and the “Splittie”, as it was referred to because of its split windscreen, grew too, and adapted itself: Different body shapes appeared, in addition to the closed van, there was the “Kombi” with three windows on each side. In 1951 came the – nowadays much sought-after – Samba bus with 23 windows, in 1952 the pickup. The crew-cab was available from 1959. Westfalia campers followed in 1960. From 1963, the larger engine of the VW 1500 became an option.
In 17 years, a total of 1.8 million T1 rolled off the assembly line, with one in five being sold outside Germany. A sight to behold were the colourfully painted hippie vans of the 1960s / 1970s. The T1 was loved in these circles too.

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