MAXmotive of Pittsburgh
1105 Pittsburgh St
Cheswick, PA 15024
Maxmotive is proud to present this unique 1972 volkswagen type 147 Fridolin panel van is approximately 1 of 6000 units produced by Volkswagen at the request of the German Postal Authority. This example was refurbished and modified to be a more modern summer cruiser. Power comes from an air cooled 2,322 cc flat four that is paired to a Rancho four speed Transaxle and equipped with a Porsche-style cooling fan, serpentine belt, and Weber IDF Carburetos with 6 inch velocity stacks. The body has been refinished in mocha, pearlescent orange, and off white. The exterior also features chrome bumpers and custom fabricated pop out side windows. The interior is trimmed in parchment upholstery and incorporates tan square weave carpeting. Inside also includes a rear bench seat, jail bars,Autometer instrumentation and toolbox drawers in the front seat bases. Additional details include 17 inch and 18inch Billet Specialties wheels, Airkewld 4 wheel adjustable suspension, and wilwood calipers over cross drilled rotors at all four corners.This Volkswagen is ready for its next adventure on the open roads!
1 of approximately 6,000 units produced for German Postal Authority
Modified air-cooled 2,332cc flat 4-cylinder engine
Rancho Performance Pro Street 4-speed manual transaxle
Dual Weber 44 IDF carburetors with 6-inch velocity stacks
Porsche-style Bergman cooling fan and serpentine belt kit
A-1 Sidewinder exhaust with J-tubes
Mocha and Pearlescent Orange body with off-White roof
Body media blasted with rust repairs
Parchment upholstery on bucket seats and rear bench
Tan square weave carpeting
Custom seat bases with integrated toolbox drawers
Sliding side doors
Safari-style rear window
Airkewld 4-wheel adjustable air suspension
PRObuilt axle beam, front air shocks, rear air springs
ViAir air compressor and tank
Red Wilwood calipers with cross-drilled rotors at all four corners
17-inch front and 18-inch rear polished Billet Specialties wheels
Nitto Neo Gen tires (205/40 front, 215/40 rear)
| Year: | 1972 |
| Make: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Type 147 Fridolin |
| Mileage: | 0 |
| Exterior Color: | Orange |
| Interior Color: | |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Stepvan Truck |
| Stock: | U1844 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Vin: | 1422490992 |
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MAXmotive was founded in 2018 by the Maxwell family with the goal to make sure that every vehicle enthusiast has the opportunity to own their dream car. As a family owned and operated company we strive to take exceptional care of our customers both near and far. MAXmotive has over 175 vehicles in stock between our Pittsburgh, PA & Boca Raton, FL location. Vehicles are well maintained by our service staff and are available for display during normal hours or with a scheduled appointment.
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