Having been neglected for some years, the new owner decided to treat the Camper to a complete restoration to which he would dedicate the next three years of his life. Originally dispatched to South Africa, the Camper spent the first four decades of its life in warmer climes before being imported into the UK. The right hand drive, manual example is believed to be one of just a handful on UK roads and today appears just as it did when it rolled out of the German factory in 1959 following a painstakingly detailed restoration. The rare 23 window model, featuring eight small skylight windows and sunroof, is among the most sought-after of all VW Campers and is considered as the ‘Holy Grail’ among collectors and enthusiasts. To be offered with a sale estimate of £45,000 to £55,000 at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on Saturday 10thĪ super rare 1959 Volkswagen 23 Window Samba Campervan, faithfully restored to authentic standards, is set to bring Camper fans flocking to the West Midlands when it goes to auction with Classic Car Auctions (CCA) at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on Saturday 10th June. One of only a handful of right-hand drive 1959 Volkswagen 23 Window Samba Campervans made.Īn example of an exacting restoration over three years using original parts only. EXPERTLY RESTORED ‘HOLY GRAIL’ VW CAMPER FOR AUCTION
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