Description
4-inch narrow front beam
Lowered 4-inches front and rear
Can be returned to factory ride height
1776cc engine
Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transmission
Dual carburetors
Factory colors
Sealing Wax Red with Chestnut Brown exterior
Tan interior
VDO speedometer
In-dash clock
Front bench seat
Sliding soft top sunroof
Wilwood disc brakes
Fuchs-style wheels
The interior and body were finished to impressive original detail from the Deluxe white steering wheel and VDO speedometer out to the Sealing Wax Red and Chestnut Brown two-tone paint scheme and lighted semaphores. Volkswagen designed and built the Deluxe for eight-passenger touring with a cabin-length sliding sunroof and glare absorbing skylights that offer scenic views for every occupant. The tan upholstered interior is loaded with Deluxe-level appointments from the dash-mounted electric clock and split, folding bench seats to chrome trim and aluminum grab bars. A displacement bump up to 1776cc and dual carburetors help the air-cooled Volkswagen 4-cylinder churn out respectable performance. The transplant is a considerable upgrade over the original 1200cc engine that wheezed out just 36 HP. The worked flat-4 is backed up by a Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transmission with modified gearing for more relaxed engine RPM at highway speeds. Wilwood disc brakes scrub off speed with confidence. A 4-inch front beam axle tucks the front wheels in for clearance, and the suspension is dropped 4-inches, but can be returned to stock ride height.
