To make the best of an oncoming summer breeze, this example, correctly liveried in Velvet Green and Pearl White separated by the De Luxe chrome trim, features the desirable options of opening Safari front windows and six pop-out side windows in addition to the standard Samba features of an opening fabric sunroof and eight tinted panoramic roof windows. But, it’s not all about the windows. Performance of this multiple-show winner is improved with a larger and restored 1776cc engine, and drivability is enhanced by the much-favored Freeway Flyer transmission, which effectively turns fourth gear into a far less hectic overdrive for relaxed and frugal freeway driving. The 1600cc version had a quoted top speed of 75 MPH, and this larger-engined example should easily match that. The 12-volt electrics, as adopted by VW in the following model year, are also welcome. All you need to add is seven Hawaiian shirts for you and your pals and a suitable sound track.
