1954 Right Hand Drive Barndoor Kombi For Sale
When it comes to the pecking order in the Bus world, the top of the pile has got to be the "Barndoor Era"
up to early 1955. These were the very first of the Busses that have a bunch of unique design differences
that make them really stand out at the events and in the eyes of collectors.
This one is an extremely rare factory right hand drive model!
Looking at the Barndoor Registry at model 23D (Right Hand Drive, Left Land Cargo Door, Kombis)
There is roughly 25 of these known to exist world wide.
I'm sure there must be others hidden somewhere, but according to the current registry...that's about it.
This example is quite well known in the scene and it has traveled the world to attend Barndoor Bus Gatherings
in Europe as well as shows in the US from coast to coast.
It has been featured in magazines and is generally just freakin bad ass.
(sorry...but its true)
Cosmetically the restoration of the Bus is quite stock and proper and with a very nice attention to detail.
Obviously that shifter is not "stock" but that is one of the only interior clues that out back there is more than just a 25 horse engine.
Correct seats and upholstery, very clean exposed sheet metal just as original.
This was the "Kombi" model which was basically a cargo van with seats and windows.
The more cushy "Standard Microbus" got the door panels, headliner and further trimming.
Currently located in Florida
Engine room is very clean.
The fuel tank location always trips me out , but that is the way of the Barndoor!
Nice clean finish and fit of the performance engine.
All top quality parts and professionally built.
I don't think that crank start hole is functional with this one!
Nice clean, solid and well built 2180cc engine with Weber carbs, Berg linkage, electronic ignition, etc.
12 volt electrics of course. Mated to a performance gear box with straight axles and freeway friendly gearing.
This Bus is not the slowest vehicle going up the hills anymore!
Very solid, drive-able well sorted ride suitable for today's world.
Disc brakes, all fresh shocks, tie rod ends, bushings, etc.
Super clean underneath.
Excellent
So clean!!
Awesome
Great looking Bus from the outside with a great stance and wheel choice and a show level finish.
Safari windows of course are a must
Super smooth body on this Bus!
The pics really do not do it justice!
Stellar ride.
Check out the factory semaphore turn signals and those beautifully detailed Fuchs alloys
Such a rarity here in the States with right hand drive and the cargo doors on the left.
You just dont see this often over here!
Beautiful!
Right hand drive!
Dash plaque from the first European Barndoor Gathering in 2014
A few pics from the European travels
Paparazzi everywhere with a Bus like this one!
There was a great 3D image set taken of this Bus where you can travel your way
all around it visually on your computer...email me if you would like to see it.
A "virtual tour" of sorts.
In closing the Bus is top level, rare as hens teeth and is undeniably cool.
If you are in the mood for something amazing...this checks all the boxes!
Asking
$125,000
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951 767 1600
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