1958 VW Coachbuilt Binz Double Cab For Sale
SOLD!!
Binz and Company was founded in 1936 as a German coachbuilding firm that applied their
craft to many makes and models of cars and trucks. At one point they even produced their own scooter.
In the early 1950's a client approached Binz with a VW single cab and a request to add
additional passenger space and the ability to haul cargo inside as well as out.
The result was what we all know now as the "double cab" .
VW was impressed with the creation and for the following years from 53-58 contracted with
Binz to create special order double cabs for their customers. Sales were strong enough
that in 1959 VW took on the production of the double cab on the same factory lines as the
other transporter models and Binz moved on to other creations and business.
The difference between the Binz and the factory VW produced models are mos evident in the profile.
The larger rear window and the drivers side seam along where the single cab bed originally ended
are the biggest clues. The side tail gates are unique as well as they were cut down from the original
single cab units.
On the passenger side the rear door is significantly larger than the factory VW design and the under bed
access doors are eliminated and the space accessed internally.
The large door opens up against the back hinge rather than the front seam of the VW production model.
The rest of the body remains quite the same and familiar.
Binz numbered each conversion with a special tag in the back.
In 1958 approximately 250 were thought to have been produced and this example
is #169 for the year. All told through the years 1953-58 it is estimated that just 550
examples were built and this one is one of only about 25 1958 models known to remain.
The history of this particular truck after production is unknown until the late 1970's
when it was discovered under a Birch tree by collector Lynden Kneeland. In 1985
it traded hands to LA collector Gabriel Ledesma where it went into a garage until 1999
when it was purchased by Mike Baily. Mike started the restoration but passed on the project to the
current owner in 2005 who completed the restoration that you see in these photos.
All told it has 94,000 original miles since new and retains its original numbers matching engine,
transmission and all major components. The metal is all original except for the front nose that was
damaged and replaced with a factory NOS German skin after a small accident. It is shockingly
solid and sound and looks, runs and drives as good as new.
Mega solid and original underneath.
Unrestored original sheet metal under here...fantastic.
Very clean
Even under the battery area it remains solid
The original engine and trans were both rebuilt at the time of the restoration and
remain very clean and leak free
NOS VW exhaust.
Many original NOS German parts were used during the restoration of this truck
Inside it is clean and stock all the way through.
Original VW keys
Even the factory key tag remains
Dashboard is clean and unmodified
Speedometer was restored but mileage left intact.
Steering wheel looks awesome as do all the knobs and switches.
Very rare accessory ambulance fan
Correct inner door pull on the cargo door
The underbed area behind the back seat is very clean.
The Binz only rear seat in intact and full restored.
This is easily removable for hauling cargo in the back if desired.
Floors are very very solid
Seat is done in the proper rough grain black vinyl
Spare wheel and tire tucked behind the front seat
Padding in the seats has all been replaced
Matching spare wheel and tire
Some pitting to the metal on the drivers side floor but still very solid.
Truck is located and titled in Arizona
Bullet front turn signals
Safari windows with "one eyed duck" wiper holder
Very nice details on this truck
Body looks very clean
Love the detail of the painted stripe in the center as original...most folks miss this.
Pressed bumpers were in their final year for 1958
Headlights look amazing
Safari windows
Hand crank!
Original numbers matching 36hp engine is beautifully restored and detailed.
Correct original Kamax bolts and correct profile wood bed strips
Beautiful!
Gates are all in very clean and straight condition.
Inside detail of the cargo door
Love that "suicide door".
Superb
What a great truck!
Extremely well done and correct, numbers matching, super solid and sound and perhaps one of the
best all stock Binz trucks that we have seen here at Oldbug.
A very rare and desirable example!
SOLD!!
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