Ex-Farm Truck: ’57 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab
The collector car hobby has gone nuts for preservation and patina. Just look at the Rat Rod phenomena and you’ll know what we mean. Preservation isn’t limited to Pebble Beach level cars. Most experts agree, it is better to keep something original if the entire package is consistent. By that we mean you shouldn’t have an original paint car with patina and a brand new interior. The reverse is true too (in our opinion). What we have here today is a Type 2 Single Cab with original paint blended in some areas to preserve the look. But since it is a lowly Type 2, lots of what we just said doesn’t apply. This is one to have fun with. It is a bubble taillight Single Cab that was bought brand new in early ’57 and was used as a farm truck until ’70 when it was parked. Read More