Thanks to plentiful windows and a roll-back convertible rooftop, there is no better vehicle for a scenic safari than a Volkswagen Type 2 Bus. It’s basically a rolling fishbowl. Featured on AutoHunter is a 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus 23-Window Replica that has been fully restored both inside and out. It is being sold by a dealer in Gladstone, Oregon, and the auction will end Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. (MST).
The Type 2 Bus holds a devout enthusiast following, and over the last 70-plus years since it debuted, it has become synonymous with carefree living, a sense of adventure, and a dose of counterculture. Depending on the model year and the region in which it was sold, the Bus was known under a variety of other names, including Transporter, Kombi, and Microbus. There were also camper conversions, panel van variants, and even pickups. To say that the Type 2 was a versatile platform would be a massive understatement.
This two-tone Bus was originally built for the Brazilian market and was later imported to the United States. According to the AutoHunter listing, it went through frame-off restoration and was converted to its current 23-window configuration. Many of the windows pop out for the ultimate in open-air motoring—even the front windshield has fold-out panes (a feature that would later be discontinued). Exterior features include dual side mirrors, luggage racks, roll-up canvas roof, and step ladder. The 14-inch steel wheels wear dog-dish-style hubcaps and are wrapped in 175/65 radial tires.
The cabin, which has been completely redone in white and brown vinyl upholstery, is cavernous. Thanks to the triple-bench-seat setup, it’ll haul the whole family and more. One of the advertisements for the Bus said, “The bigger your family, the more you need to take the Bus. It’s the one vehicle that lets you carry the most for the least.” Window curtains have been installed in case you decide to block out some of the views via those 23 windows.
Motivation comes from a rebuilt, air-cooled, rear-mounted 1,500cc flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. Extensive service has gone into the drivetrain, according to the listing: the engine received work to the crankshaft, rods, bearings, and bushings. In addition, the wiring system was redone.
Whether your vacation plans involve a cruise to the desert southwest, a beachfront highway, or a mountain pass, the ’66 Bus will let you—and your entire family—enjoy the view from every possible angle.
The auction for this 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus 23-Window Replica ends Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. (MST).
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