In this Semaphore column, I have mentioned my beloved 1958 VW Beetle countless times. But I don’t think we talked about our company’s air-cooled hauler. You have probably seen it at VW shows in Southern California, on social networks, or in this magazine. It’s a 1962 Type 2 Panel Van.
This Panel Van is quite rare. It’s a special order model called SO-1: Westfalia Mobile Shop. What is so unique about it? The vehicle was built as a Type
