This isn't your average VW Microbus—this 1967 Deluxe Samba 21-Window model packs a punch with a Porsche 911 engine transplant. It's heading to auction through Worldwide Auctioneers on April 29. VWMicrobus restomod Porsche
A full restoration, completed in 2022, brought the vehicle back to as-new condition, but with a few tricks up its sleeve. Instead of Volkswagen’s original 53 hp flat-four engine that powered the original, an upgraded 2.4-liter flat-six from a 1973 Porsche 911 E has been transplanted, featuring mechanical fuel injection with new Bosch injectors. Originally rated at 165 bhp, this one’s been mated to a Volkswagen transaxle rebuilt by Arizona Buggy Company to accommodate up to 300 hp.
Volkswagen’s 53 hp flat-four engine has been replaced by a 300 hp, 2.4-liter flat-six from a 1973 Porsche 911 E.Proper front disc brakes and an enhanced suspension are fitted to complement the more powerful drivetrain, while a full instrument panel in the upper air-vent center keeps the driver apprised of engine behavior. The only hint that something more muscular might be lurking beneath the skin are the meticulously restored 15-inch Porsche Fuchs wheels dressed in era-correct Vredestein tires.
Delivered new to Los Angeles, Calif., this Type II 21-Window Deluxe wears its original two-tone colors of L555 Tizian Red and L472 Beige-Grey. Inside, all is familiar to a Microbus fancier, where original-style 70 Mesh Platinum upholstery and gray vinyl trim contrast beautifully with steel surfaces finished in L472 Beige-Grey. And even the chrome buckles of the many red seat belts are embellished with Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg crest.
The interior features original-style 70 Mesh Platinum upholstery and gray vinyl trim, which contrast beautifully with the steel surfaces.This fresh-to-market restomod is accompanied by a copy of the original Volkswagen Birth Certificate from the marque’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, a Porsche 911 owner’s workshop manual, and documentation supporting the restoration and service. An estimate for the vehicle is available on request through Worldwide Auctioneers.
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