1954 Barndoor "Single Cab"

This truck is an interesting one. It is restored, but not to exacting factory specs, most noteable variance from factory
is the paint scheme. Trucks were rarely two tone...this color schem is much more fitting on a Deluxe Bus,
but it does look handsome on the truck and it suits the restorer of the vehicle and hopefully it suits you as well.

The body on the truck is overall quite nice and more importantly it looks like it was a very solid example prior to paint and body.
Other than one patch on the front floors, the rest looks very solid and proper.
The "pressed" bumpers are another early model attribute that collectors go nuts for.
These contnued until 1958, but on the Barndoor they are even more special.
The same goes for the lack of turn signals on the front panel...with semaphore signals on the window posts,
it leave the front panel very clean and smooth like no other Bus model.

Sighting down the sides the truck looks pretty straight and smooth.
So often these "working class" models get the living heck beat out of them...this one looks like it lived
a pretty easy life.

Good looking truck to be sure.

Nose close up...

VW logo fluted headlight lenses over sealed beam headlights...chrome is nice.

16" wheels are another early model attribute that was lost in the later years.
Excellent industrial looking bias ply tires and painted center hubcaps detail out the image very well.

Another "down the sides" view... not a prefect mirror finish, but they never were from the factory either.

This shot shows the shape of the front end and the smooth transition to the roof...really makes a noteable character difference.

Another wheel shot...

The spartan interior and minimalist dashboard is another great thing about the Barndoors.
No real dashboard...just a small pod that houses the speedometer and a few switches.
The big three spoke steering wheel is great as well.

Door panels are in nice shape and feature the map pocket up front.
Grooved door handles are another early model attribute.

Pedals stick straight up out of the floor and are well spread.

Rubber mat is not an original but it sure looks great and has that rugged industrail quality that matches the truck well.

Driver's side floor looks solid and orginal. Some minor ptting perhaps but well treated and coated with a rust prohibitive finish
to keep it solid for years to come.

Passenger side floor looks like it has been patched up a bit...it is well fitted but the stampings do not match up with the other side.
Door jams and dog-leg areas look quite solid and proper.

Seat is well done in heavy black vinyl

Cab roof is quite clean

I like the little spring loaded clips for holding maps and papers...pretty cool.

Rear view mirror is from a later model.

Odometer reads 827 miles which is thought to be the actual miles on the truck since the completion of the restoration.

Cigar lighter.

Starter button up top...toggle switch down below.

headlight switch...and that is about it... no frills!

Passenger gets a big grab handle and little else...

Note the shape of the dog legs at the door sill...this seam here is another clue to the age of the Bus.
This was produced back when Bus production was handled at the home factory in Wolfsburg.
I think it was around late 56 that it all moved to Hannover, and this design feature vanished.

Back of cab is nice and clean and the glass and rubber in the truck is excellent.

Gate latches are very clean

Bed front is very nice as well...I have seen a lot of these that have been hopelessly smashed by cargo.

The ehole bed of the truk looks very nice by the way, and with the finished wood strips it looks fantastic.

Back of the truck looks great too....nice "bubble" taillights, the proper small reflectors down low
and the brakelight in the decklid are all early goodies.

Very nice condition.
Title is clean and the Bus is currently registered in California with "year of manufacture" plates.

The safety start is a nifty little accessory as well.

The "treasure chest" door...

Semaphore turn signals are fully functional.

Glass and all body rubber and seals look great.

here's a detail shot of the roof peak...

Hole in the side rocker allows for turning on and off the fuel tap in the fuel tank within the bed.

The under bed area is a big one...you can fit a lot of stuff in here!
Sheet metal looks very good in there.

Here you can see the fuel tank...adapted from the early model Beetles...and that's the way they were!

Treasure chest door looks straight and solid.

As does the engine lid.

Engine compartment is very clean.

Excellent running 36 horse engine is very clean and well detailed.
Mechanically this truck is excellent...it runs and drives delightfully well.

6 volt electrics as original.

Clean and tidy in the corners.

Here's the body tags.

Underside of the engine is very clean and dry.

Proper split case transmission and lever shocks in the rear.

Front controls are all clean as well...perhaps not perfectly show detailed...but clean for a driver.

here's a little more on the bed and side gates...looks really nice.

looking solid around the hinges too...this is a common weak spot.

In closing this is a nice example of one of the rarest of the VW trucks.
The totol purist may scoff at color choice and minor details, but with a vehicle as rare as this, it is easy to see the
value in the truck and it certainly is a good looking, great running vehicle just as it is.
Dont miss the opportunity to join the Barndoor fraternity...it's a special spot to be.

Asking
$43,500