Highlights
- Comprehensively restored to original specification with numerous new parts fitted
- Reconditioned 1,600cc engine with approximately 1,000 km covered since installation
- Matching serial numbers confirmed
- Registered in France
- Single-owner Italian provenance prior to acquisition by the previous registered keeper
The Appeal
Rarer than its panel van and Microbus siblings, the Type 2 pick-up's honest, utilitarian charm and sheer versatility have made for a particularly pleasant niche classic. Simple air-cooled mechanics, an impressively vast rear bed and an easy-going retro character - it's quite the formula.
This 1975 Combi pick-up in sky blue presents a compelling opportunity. Originally a single-owner vehicle from Brisighella, Italy, it was later acquired and underwent a thorough restoration. The vehicle was fully dismantled, mounted on a rotisserie, and reassembled to original specification, with all damaged areas either replaced or restored and the paintwork carried out by a professional body shop.
Mechanically, the original engine has been replaced with a reconditioned 1,600cc unit, and new running gear, brakes, and tyres have been fitted. Since the current owner's purchase in July 2023, a new cover and roll bars from Serial Kombi have been added, along with a period roof rack. The vehicle is kept garaged, and the vendor notes that it's in fine order.
Mechanically, the original engine has been replaced with a reconditioned 1,600cc unit, and new running gear, brakes, and tyres have been fitted. Since the current owner's purchase in July 2023, a new cover and roll bars from Serial Kombi have been added, along with a period roof rack. The vehicle is kept garaged, and the vendor notes that it's in fine order.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1975
- Originally from Brisighella, Italy, where it reportedly had a single previous owner
- Acquired by the current owner on 9 July 2023 from Alain Favier
- Collection registration document in the current owner's name
- The five-figure odometer shows an unwarranted 26,635 km
- Contrôle Technique expired in July 2022; the vehicle does not hold a current certificate
The Condition
- The vendor describes the vehicle as extensively and thoroughly restored
- Paintwork carried out by a professional body shop
- New cover and roll bars sourced from Serial Kombi fitted post-purchase
- Period roof rack fitted
- Marine plywood surround fitted by a carpenter over the entire interior floor surface for protection
- Side panels (ridelles) restored
- All damaged areas including underbody, inner wheel arches, side panels, and floor have been restored
- Interior redone to original specification using quality materials; no car radio fitted
- Three-seat pick-up configuration
- Vehicle is kept sheltered and garaged
The Mechanics
- Original 1,600cc flat-four engine replaced with a reconditioned unit; approximately 1,000 km covered since replacement
- Manual transmission with 4 gears
- New running gear, brakes, and tyres fitted
- Steering pivots restored
- Fuel tank treated with Restom
- Reported to be in good running order
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