This 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter is a split windshield panel van with 300 miles on a full cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment. Work was performed between 2013-2017 by the seller with the assistance of a friend, the proprietor of a VW shop and former co-owner of the van. A custom camper interior was installed along with new upholstery, and a repaint was also performed. The 2,295cc stroker flat-four is mated to a rebuilt “freeway flyer” transaxle and reduction boxes, and other mechanical work included refreshment of suspension and braking systems. This Transporter is now owned solely by the seller and is sold with a California title.

The first generation Transporter featured a split front windshield under an extended roofline, sliding passenger windows, and pop-out vent glass. Additional glass on this example is confined to a single rear pane in the upper tailgate. Body panels are said to be original and received a windows-out, trim-off repaint in the medium blue seen here, with several photos of the process included in the gallery below.

Stamped steel wheels are painted white to match the bumpers and wear chrome caps along with Hankook blackwall radials. Other brightwork and trim are minimal aside from the large front-mounted VW emblem and bezels around the early faired-in headlights. No rust is reported to be present by the seller.

The interior retains a stock appearance up front, while the custom rear camper area was crafted by a master carpenter from honey-colored birch plywood cabinetry and darker wood flooring. Countertops and work surfaces are of white laminate, while custom-cut brown leather covers the rear seating and convertible bed. Additional storage was built into the swing-open side doors, and a new ice box was also installed.

Reupholstered front seats received period-appropriate lap belts with Wolfsburg crests, and a factory two-spoke wheel matches ivory pull knobs. Simple instrumentation is comprised of a central speedometer along with a fuel gauge and warning lights. The odometer shows 76k miles, 300 of which have reportedly been added since the refurbishment was completed. Simple Masonite door and kick panels match the headliner inserts to either side of the overhead fresh air vent, and a rubber mat covers floors treated in color-matched bed liner.

Power is from a 2,295cc stroker flat-four built with an Empi aluminum case, balanced crankshaft, and Empi cylinder heads. Fueling is via dual Kadron Solex carburetors supplied by an electric pump, while a Pertronix Flame-Thrower electronic distributor handles ignition duties. A doghouse cooler kit has been installed, and oil is supplied from an oversized sump.

Shifting is via a rebuilt “freeway flyer” 4-speed transaxle sending power to the rear wheels through the reduction boxes fitted to early Transporters. The suspension and brakes were refreshed throughout, with Koni shocks and other replacement parts. A collection of lift photos show condition of the chassis, undercoated and color-matched floors, heater tube insulation, and drivetrain components.