The Volkswagen Type 2 was offered in a variety of configurations, and while the pop-top camper gets all the glory, the pickup and cargo vans – the utility vehicles, for all intents and purposes – are increasingly sought after. The pickups in particular have a fascinating page in VW’s history, from the manifestation of the “chicken tax” to privateer racers using the configurable bed to transport their Porsche-powered race cars on the back. Given how rarely they pop up for sale compared to its campers and bay window siblings, rigs like this 1967 Volkswagen single cab pickup listed here on eBay command a fair price with an ask of $24,750 or best offer.

This single cab pickup is what I believe is referred to as a “single treasure chest,” meaning it has one slide out storage cubby underneath the bed. We recently featured a special “dual treasure chest” single cab which had the storage on both sides. When it comes to air-cooled VWs, you have to be comfortable splitting hairs to understand which ones are most valuable. The seller showcases the clever packaging of these pickups and why they gave domestic truck manufacturers fits  when introduced, thus leading to the creation of the “chicken tax” that has limited penetration of the domestic truck market by overseas manufacturers. It’s a shame given our automakers seem reluctant to ever allow a “cheap” pickup truck to enter the market for fear of competition.

The single cab is in nice condition overall, with the seller seemingly indicating it’s a mostly original vehicle based on the description. The interior is in good order with a split bench seat that shows rip-free upholstery. The painted dash matches the exterior as far as we can tell, and the cab corners appear solid. Rust is always a concern with an older air-cooled rig and a floor patch or two is usually par for the course. The seller doesn’t disclose any rust concerns so you’ll have to assess in person or ask the question directly if you want to learn more. The VW is located in Pennsylvania, so rust would certainly be a potential concern.

The look is perfect – steel wheels with dog dish chrome hubcaps is the right choice for a working rig. The seller notes that recent maintenance has included “…. work on the starter, brakes, tires, and more,” which accounts for some basic tune-up jobs that provide some assurances it will start, run, and stop. Despite their utility, total payload is likely somewhat limited given it has at most 55 – 60 horsepower, although hot-rodding is always a possibility and plenty of enthusiasts back in the day dropped in engines from wrecked Porsche 356s as a cheap and easy way to access better performance. The Type 2 pickup is a desirable specimen, even as enthusiasm for the overpriced 21-windows begins to cool off.