Volkswagen Typ2 Bulli (1966)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 222 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive
• An appraisal from May 2025 with a grade of 2+ is available.
• Heirloom with extensive documentation

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1966
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 1.4-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 44 hp (32 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Beige/Red
• Interior: gray fabric interior
• TÜV valid until 07/2026, H-license plate
• Features:
• Original trim strips
• Tow hitch
• Air conditioning and heating
• Built-in backup camera

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted beige/red.
• The vehicle is in its original condition. There is no record of repainting.
• There is no known accident damage. The vehicle is listed as accident-free.
• Age-related wear visible on the door hinges (Photos 44, 45)
• Slight signs of corrosion and wear around the window frames. (Images 74, 75)
• Original trim strips and a trailer hitch are present.
• Age-related corrosion and superficial rust are visible on the underbody and on individual components and edges. (Image 181)

Interior

• The Bulli has a gray fabric interior.
• Overall, it is in good condition.
• Age-related discoloration and stains are visible on the headliner. (Image 110, 136)
• Air conditioning, heating, and a built-in backup camera are included.

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• No technical defects are known.
• The air-cooled VW boxer engine exhibits a typical, slightly irregular but stable running pattern at idle.
• Throttle response and deceleration are smooth, without stuttering, slugging, or knocking; the cooling fan runs without any noticeable bearing, whistling, or grinding noises, and the engine bay looks well-maintained.
• The vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. A transmission inspection was performed in 2025 at the Oldiwerkstatt Hüttenberg.

History

Ownership history

• Number of owners: 2
• First delivery: USA
• The vehicle is an heirloom.

Service history

• 2025 at Information follows km: Transmission inspection at Oldiwerkstatt Hüttenberg

Documents

• Inspection report 07/2025, grade 2+ (Images 187 to 198)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Images 199, 200)
• TÜV report (Images 201, 202)
• Invoices (Images 203 to 222)

Summary

For sale is a 1966 VW Type 2 Bulli in the classic beige/red color combination with a manual transmission. Originally delivered to the U.S., the Bulli is reportedly in its original condition with no known repainting and comes with a current appraisal report rated 2+. The body and interior are in good condition, showing age-related wear, light scratches, minor dents, and visible patina in the interior. Superficial signs of corrosion are visible on the underbody and along some edges. Technically, the air-cooled VW boxer engine runs smoothly and reliably, with no noticeable metallic noises or misfires; throttle response and deceleration are smooth. The transmission was inspected in 2025 at the Oldiwerkstatt Hüttenberg. Features include original trim strips, a trailer hitch, air conditioning and heating, as well as a built-in backup camera. The vehicle is registered, has a TÜV inspection valid through 07/2026, and bears an H-license plate. As a well-maintained heirloom with existing invoices, a high-quality appearance, and a solid documentation history, this VW Type 2 Bulli offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts.