1974 Volkswagen Combi T2 Serial number 2342158897 55233... Lot 146

1974 Volkswagen Combi T2 Serial number 2342158897 55233 km on the odometer French collector's registration Sold without technical inspection 20 000 / 25 000€ As 1,800,000 examples of the first Transporter rolled off the assembly line, the T1 gave way to the T2. In 1967, the new combi was much more modern, more attractive and also much safer, making its predecessor an old-fashioned vehicle. Thanks to its undivided front window, which is now strongly curved, and its enlarged windows, visibility conditions for the driver and front passenger are significantly improved. It's still a lightweight at 1,175 kilos (van). It has also become taller, 20 cm taller on the outside. The rear now features a sliding door, and the tailgate has also become significantly larger. Yet the most obvious change lies beneath the bodywork: the rear axle has been designed as a double-cardanic slant bar, which dramatically improves handling. The front axle now benefits from improved suspension and dual-circuit brakes, demonstrating its vocation to offer driving safety worthy of a touring car. Comfort has also been enhanced, with more comfortable seats, a better ventilation system and numerous other improvements. A more powerful 35 kW engine makes the van capable of speeds of up to 110 km/h. The model presented is in good condition and works well. It belongs to the "Le Trèfle" cinema in Dorlisheim, opposite the new Bugatti factory, where it was on display. It was also used in the OWELL COURBES video, which explains its special paintwork.