Not sure if this might be the right forum, but am looking to buy an old Volkswagen bus, Type 2 T1; they call it the "Samba" bus. Any available or know where one can purchase? thanks! See pict.

Yes just check out the multitude of internet sites that sell cars here in Thailand..

VW club Thailand

VW T1 was popular in LOS in the 60-70s, still a few around roadworthy. Very popular now as a mobile bar with lifted roof.

havent seen many T2 around, but plenty of T3 and present Caravelle is popular

If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/view-classic-cars-for-sale.php/searchtype/basicand/makenav/Volkswagen/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classicca...en/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

wow, there are a couple for sale in Hua Hin, not the roof windows, but T1, 2-color windowed busses at 2-300k baht. A blue one parked at Naebkehardt road.

If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classicca...en/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

wow, there are a couple for sale in Hua Hin, not the roof windows, but T1, 2-color windowed busses at 2-300k baht. A blue one parked at Naebkehardt road.

Pattaya has a couple for sale. normal ones around 200 to 300'k

If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classicca...en/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

wow, there are a couple for sale in Hua Hin, not the roof windows, but T1, 2-color windowed busses at 2-300k baht. A blue one parked at Naebkehardt road.

I am in Chiang Mai, but not a problem, van visit Hua Hin if interesting. Any change of a picture? You can pm as well. Thanks!

If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classicca...en/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

wow, there are a couple for sale in Hua Hin, not the roof windows, but T1, 2-color windowed busses at 2-300k baht. A blue one parked at Naebkehardt road.

Pattaya has a couple for sale. normal ones around 200 to 300'k

Thanks Stingray; as mentioned I am in Chiang Mai but can visit of course. If any pict and details can be send? thanks

There are plenty of them in Thailand.. Trouble is they are popular so not that cheap.. And worse you have the <deleted> who convert them into cocktail bars..

Along the Pattaya bypass between the Railway Station and Siam country club there is a guy who specialises in restoring vans and bugs he always has a few in different stages of repair.

Otherwise check out these sites

Bangkokclassicar.com

Thaiscooter.com

Both have a classified section which can feature VW's for sale.. They are Thai language sites and to see pics on Bangkokclassicar you need to sign up to the forum.. It's easy enough even if you can't read Thai.. Just get your gf/bf or internet cafe staff to help.

Thanks Stingray; as mentioned I am in Chiang Mai but can visit of course. If any pict and details can be send? thanks

Location used to be part of our ID on the left anyone know why it disappeared? It does help when responding.

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If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classicca...en/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

wow, there are a couple for sale in Hua Hin, not the roof windows, but T1, 2-color windowed busses at 2-300k baht. A blue one parked at Naebkehardt road.

Pattaya has a couple for sale. normal ones around 200 to 300'k

Thanks Stingray; as mentioned I am in Chiang Mai but can visit of course. If any pict and details can be send? thanks

There is actually a Local VW shop just next to my mecanic, he restores all the old VW's and buggies as well. It's a Thai guy, he do very excellent restorations. I can get the number of him, if someone is interested.

If you can find an original in Thailand here is a link I found on Google for a UK website

http://www.classicca...en/keywords/Bus

1963 Volkswagen Samba 21 Window Bus Surrey, UK United Kingdom £37,500

This classic car is being auctioned 1964 Volkswagen T1 Bus Germany €Auction

For a genuine 21 window Samba bus these are around the prices you will be paying

wow, there are a couple for sale in Hua Hin, not the roof windows, but T1, 2-color windowed busses at 2-300k baht. A blue one parked at Naebkehardt road.

Pattaya has a couple for sale. normal ones around 200 to 300'k

Thanks Stingray; as mentioned I am in Chiang Mai but can visit of course. If any pict and details can be send? thanks

I can see 2 within a few kms of you in Chiang Mai, but both are the later 1 piece screen models. One looks original at a fair price, the other (incredibly) has an upright 4 cyl Japanese engine in the back!

www.autonostalgia.info

There is actually a Local VW shop just next to my mecanic, he restores all the old VW's and buggies as well. It's a Thai guy, he do very excellent restorations. I can get the number of him, if someone is interested.

There is also one in Bangkok on the side road of Chonburi Motorway a km or so past Krungthep Kreeta. Likewise I could get the number.

Hi! Are you still looking for a VW bus? I'm selling mine: 1975 VW Minibus, Type 2. It has it's original 1600cc engine, original steering wheel, and original seats and bolts. Everything is in great condition. The bus drives smoothly. Price: 200,000 THB (negotiable). I live in Chiang Mai. Let me know if you want to take a look - it's quite a beauty!

One the same as in first post just sold at Barrett Jackson LA for $100,000/ TBaht 3,048,000 so no more moaning vehicles in Thailand are expensive

PS the buyer did sell his present car a 2008 Bugatti Veyron so he still has $600,000 towards running costs.