1966 Volkswagen T1

Make: Volkswagen

Model: T1

Year: 1966

Price: 57,500

Gearbox: Manual

Steering Wheel: Left

Iconic Volkswagen T1 "Split Window" from the 1960s. It features a 1.5-litre four-cylinder boxer engine (1,493 cc) with a manual gearbox. The vehicle has undergone a good professional restoration and is presented in a timeless orange-white color scheme with authentic hippie and surf styling. It has a recorded mileage of 64,360 km and Belgian registration papers.

The Volkswagen T1 is one of the most iconic utility vehicles ever built, known for its split-window windscreen, air-cooled boxer engine, and charming design. It is highly sought after by collectors, surfers, classic car enthusiasts, and investors due to its unique appearance and growing popularity.

This 1966 example benefits from a professional restoration and is in an attractive orange-white color combination. It combines authentic vintage appeal with a well-kept presentation, retaining the character of early Volkswagen Bus generations. Its iconic styling and versatility make it a standout at events, rallies, and summer outings.

Xavier’s opinion: "A budget-friendly option, but certainly no less sexy. This European-origin T1 Bus is in an incredibly well-kept and loved condition, ready for a new chapter with a demanding collector or a large family wanting to enjoy classic motoring together."

Our inspection team at Oldtimerfarm has prepared an expertise report with the following findings:

Technical Data

- Make: Volkswagen

- Model: T1

- Year: 1966

- First registration date: 15/03/1966

- Engine: 1,493 cc four-cylinder boxer engine

- Transmission: Manual gearbox

- Colour: Orange-White

- Mileage: 64,360 km (recorded mileage)

- Chassis number: 226159115

Condition and Points of Attention

- Restoration and originality: good professional restoration

- Bodywork: presents well

- Paintwork: repainted with normal signs of use

- Underside: restored and in good condition, though could be finished more neatly

- Small hole visible in the center-right section of the floor, welding work visible on the floor

- Tyres: good condition, can last several more years; production year not found

- Interior and carpets: beautiful, original, and in very good condition; nicely restored interior

- Chassis number check: not clearly readable; location: right side of engine compartment on lower plate; plate near right sun visor readable but limited

- Engine bay: like new after restoration, in good honest condition; battery key lying loose in engine compartment

Engine and Mechanics

- Engine: in good honest condition

- Fluids and maintenance: maintenance required

- Battery: good condition, can last several more years

- Gearbox: works properly

- Clutch: works properly

- Brakes: work properly

- Handbrake: slight adjustment required

Electrical

- Horn, wipers, heater, and dashboard work

- Windshield washers not working

- Lights: operate perfectly

Suspension and Axles

- Function properly

Documents

- Belgian registration papers

This Volkswagen T1 can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm.

Watch our additional videos:

Warranty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M

Mileage on classic cars (km/miles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

Purchase procedure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ