The 60s was a time of peace, love and unity, and Volkswagen was the one automotive brand that perfectly embodied all these qualities into their lineup of vehicles. Built for simplicity and to power on vehicles like the iconic Volkswagen bus has cult followings and celebrities like Gabriel Iglesisas having multiple examples in their collections. Support peace, love, and unity in style with this lovely 1961 Volkswagen Bus Split Window we have today. It’s a classic that’s ready to be driven and built to your hearts content.

Exterior and Interior

Be it any Volkswagen of the 60s you need color and that fun personality checked off. Free spirit and peace on this 1961 Volkswagen Bus Split Window is complimented by a lovely two tone Gray/Lotus exterior that also sports a lovely red stripe that runs throughout the vehicle. With a unique color this van also sports exterior components that just speaks volumes of the times, exterior upgrades include a recently installed luggage rack, Side Ladder and a gray sliding sunroof which is reported to have been installed by the previous owners. Original features which are still in great condition include the safari side pop widows and 14-inch factory wheels with hubcaps and whitewall tires which are reported to have been replaced roughly 2 years ago. Looking at the interior of this 1961 Volkswagen Bus Split Window and you would start noticing more of the color red present throughout the interior. The driver and front passenger is treated to original features like the dashboard and steering wheel, feeling like the heat is getting to you? A small fan ensures the interior cabin is cooled down. Comfort comes in the form of newer black seats with red stitching which are also present at the rear and helps seat four comfortably.

Engine

Ensuring flower power and enough performance to help this 1961 Volkswagen Bus Split Window chug along is a humble but iconic air cooled 1.5 L inline 4 engine. Performance was nothing to write home about, but it’s the drive feel that keeps enthusiasts coming back for more, the thump and feel of the air cooled engine is certainly something unique to classic Volkswagens. Power is sent to the van’s rear wheels through a manual transmission. To ensure that air cooled powertrain keeps running healthy the seller reports that the vehicle has seen a service before purchase.