1972 Volkswagen Type 147 Fridolin Panel Van
No Reserve. This 1972 Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen, better known as the "Fridolin," is one of about 6,000 built by Volkswagen at the request of the German Postal Authority. VW built the Fridolin from parts of several existing models: the engine and transaxle from the Beetle, the chassis from the Karmann Ghia, rear body sections from the Type 2 Bus, and the headlights and hood design from the Type 3. This one has been turned into a fully custom show piece.
The body was reportedly media blasted, given rust repairs and custom pop-out side windows, and refinished in mocha and pearlescent orange with an off-white roof. Exterior details include sliding side doors, bullet-style turn signals, crotch coolers, chrome bumpers, a safari-style rear window and polished VW-logo jack hole covers. It sits on polished Billet Specialties wheels, 17-inch up front and 18-inch in back, wrapped in Nitto NeoGen tires (205/40 front, 215/40 rear). An Airkewld four-wheel adjustable air suspension uses a PRObuilt axle beam, front air shocks, rear air springs, and a Viair compressor and tank mounted in the engine bay. Red Wilwood calipers over cross-drilled rotors handle braking at all four corners.
Power comes from a replacement air-cooled flat-four built to 2,332cc. It has a 12-volt electrical system, dual Weber 44 IDF carburetors with 6-inch velocity stacks, a Bergman Porsche-style cooling fan and serpentine belt kit, an electric fuel pump, Bosch ignition, and an EMPI billet crankcase breather with open-element filters. You can reach the engine through the hinged panel between the taillights or through a Bus-sourced hatch in the rear cargo area. A Rancho Performance Pro Street four-speed manual transaxle with polished axle tubes and bearing housings sends power to the rear wheels, and an A-1 Sidewinder exhaust with J-tubes finishes it off.
Inside, the parchment front bucket seats sit on a custom base with built-in toolbox drawers, matched by parchment door panels and a rear bench seat. Tan square-weave carpet covers the footwells and cargo area. Other touches include push-button ignition, an aftermarket shifter, billet door handles, sliding side windows, jail bars, lap belts with Wolfsburg crests, and a fire extinguisher in the cargo area. The driver faces a Budnik four-spoke steering wheel on a polished column and AutoMeter gauges: a 160-mph GPS speedometer, a tachometer with shift light, and readouts for oil pressure, oil temperature and voltage. No odometer. The air suspension controls are mounted on the left side of the dash.
Most people have never seen a Fridolin, and this is one of the coolest ones out there. VIN: 1422490992.
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Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
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No Reserve. This 1972 Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen, better known as the "Fridolin," is one of about 6,000 built by Volkswagen at the request of the German Postal Authority. VW built the Fridolin from parts of several existing models: the engine and transaxle from the Beetle, the chassis from the Karmann Ghia, rear body sections from the Type 2 Bus, and the headlights and hood design from the Type 3. This one has been turned into a fully custom show piece.
The body was reportedly media blasted, given rust repairs and custom pop-out side windows, and refinished in mocha and pearlescent orange with an off-white roof. Exterior details include sliding side doors, bullet-style turn signals, crotch coolers, chrome bumpers, a safari-style rear window and polished VW-logo jack hole covers. It sits on polished Billet Specialties wheels, 17-inch up front and 18-inch in back, wrapped in Nitto NeoGen tires (205/40 front, 215/40 rear). An Airkewld four-wheel adjustable air suspension uses a PRObuilt axle beam, front air shocks, rear air springs, and a Viair compressor and tank mounted in the engine bay. Red Wilwood calipers over cross-drilled rotors handle braking at all four corners.
Power comes from a replacement air-cooled flat-four built to 2,332cc. It has a 12-volt electrical system, dual Weber 44 IDF carburetors with 6-inch velocity stacks, a Bergman Porsche-style cooling fan and serpentine belt kit, an electric fuel pump, Bosch ignition, and an EMPI billet crankcase breather with open-element filters. You can reach the engine through the hinged panel between the taillights or through a Bus-sourced hatch in the rear cargo area. A Rancho Performance Pro Street four-speed manual transaxle with polished axle tubes and bearing housings sends power to the rear wheels, and an A-1 Sidewinder exhaust with J-tubes finishes it off.
Inside, the parchment front bucket seats sit on a custom base with built-in toolbox drawers, matched by parchment door panels and a rear bench seat. Tan square-weave carpet covers the footwells and cargo area. Other touches include push-button ignition, an aftermarket shifter, billet door handles, sliding side windows, jail bars, lap belts with Wolfsburg crests, and a fire extinguisher in the cargo area. The driver faces a Budnik four-spoke steering wheel on a polished column and AutoMeter gauges: a 160-mph GPS speedometer, a tachometer with shift light, and readouts for oil pressure, oil temperature and voltage. No odometer. The air suspension controls are mounted on the left side of the dash.
Most people have never seen a Fridolin, and this is one of the coolest ones out there. VIN: 1422490992.
Please send us a message if you would like to see additional images of any vehicle.
Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
Condition
BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
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