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Green and white Volkswagen T1 with a roof rack

GS do Brasil

Made to order

A custom VW T1.

Already have a clear idea of your future T1? We can help you bring it to life.

Start a project

We keep a regular run of T1 campers in restoration, and also Puma GTE Tubarão and Bianco S. That is what lets us shape the last details to what you want. Structural parts are checked and improved early: chassis, brakes, suspension, gearbox, engine. Upholstery, door panels and Safari windows come last, and that is where the T1 becomes yours.

How a project runs

Six steps, from the vehicle we find to the French papers.

  1. The base

    Find a sound T1 with a clearly established history.

  2. Projects already underway

    The team presents the vehicles already in restoration.

  3. The agreement

    Agreement on the expected result, the length of the project and the total cost, with our partners in Brazil.

  4. Departure

    The project is finished in Brazil. The container leaves for Le Havre.

  5. Arrival

    Reception in France, a full check and revision, with the adjustments that are needed.

  6. The papers

    Final adjustments, the French roadworthiness test, registration and the FFVE certificate.

The restoration, in 15 steps

From choosing the base to delivery.

  1. 01
    Base

    Search for a sound T1 base with a clearly identified history.

  2. 02
    Stripping and treatment

    The T1 is fully dismantled and the body is taken back to bare metal. The vehicle goes through a treatment bath.

  3. 03
    Body preparation

    Sanding, filling, alignment and weld touch-ups.

  4. 04
    Engine and gearbox

    The engine is opened and fully restored, including a new piston kit. The gearbox is opened and fully checked.

  5. 05
    Steering and brakes

    Brakes, suspension and steering are assembled. These parts are new.

  6. 06
    Paint preparation

    The body is filled and sanded so it is ready for paint.

  7. 07
    Paint

    Two coats of primer, one coat of polyester paint, then one coat of clear. Paint follows a Volkswagen colour code, or a custom colour.

  8. 08
    Assembly

    Doors, headlamp units, Luxo trim, Safari windows, chrome parts, Samba bumper kit and glass.

  9. 09
    Seats and trim

    The seats and the interior trim are made and fitted to order.

  10. 10
    Running-in

    A road test to finish the settings and the running-in.

  11. 11
    Shipping

    Loaded into a secured container, with the export and import papers prepared.

  12. 12
    Import

    The vehicle is received at the port of Le Havre, cleared through customs, and the papers are updated.

  13. 13
    Inspection

    Another road test, engine setting and a check of the mechanical and safety parts. The carburettor is set for unleaded 98.

  14. 14
    Paperwork

    French roadworthiness test, FFVE certificate and a valued expert report.

  15. 15
    Delivery

    A full clean, inside and out, then provisional and final registration.

Green and white T1 in the workshop, during assembly
Red and white T1 on a flatbed, at delivery

Why this project

Made to order

The T1 is shaped around the result you are expecting.

Time and logistics

Restoration time and transport are followed with the partners in Brazil.

Photo and video updates

The project is documented in photos and video during the restoration.

The cost of the project

The final purchase cost follows the payment terms of this dedicated project.

Start a project

Tell us the camper you have in mind. We come back to you with the projects already underway.

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