Description
Charterhouse Auctioneers are pleased to offer this item in our upcoming Classic Car auction on Thursday the 8th of June 2023
Online and at Haynes International Motor Museum
Registration number DAP 25B
Original 21 window Samba LHD built in Germany then shipped to France, vendor's friend found it in a barn in a chateau in 1998 and brought it back to the UK
It was registered in 1998 in the UK
The vendor bought it in 2009 and started the restoration, bare metal and blasted, very little rust at that point
Only a few panels were replaced, lower sills, floor pans, b post, then completely eitched primed, underside stone chipped then primer and paint
Green is base coat WW resida green
67q brown is base coat
VW ups brown lh8c
Front beam and all mechanicals up front stripped down, cleaned and replaced as needed all new break lines, shoes etc
The engine was a new 1776cc with twin 34 icts, very fast and strong
Believed to be around 5000 recorded miles
We believe all the doors and panels are original
All new sunroof upholstery was made by Soonez from the repair shop
All original Sekuilt glass all round
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions
Live bidding available through our website.
NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE BEFORE AUCTION
Viewing Wednesday 7th June 10am-5pm
For more information, please contact our salerooms
