The Volkswagen Half-Track Fox Restored by VW
Photo: Volkswagen The Volkswagen Half-Track Fox, in the snow Volkswagen's commercial vehicle division has done some extraordinary behind-the-scenes work over the past four years, fully restoring a unique, one-off VW Type 2 T1 that was modified by its buyer some 60 years ago.
The modified bus was nicknamed the Volkswagen Half-Track Fox at the time. After leaving the Hanover, Germany factory where it was built, the vehicle was taken to Austria by its new owner. A trained mechanic, Kurt Kretzner had no intention of using his new Microbus in the conventional way. He modified it into a truly special off-road monster. It took him four years to turn the idea in his head into reality.
Kretzner equipped each tire with a brake and installed an automatic limited-slip differential to help manage power... which was pretty measly. The Volkswagen Microbus was powered by a 1.2L engine developing only 33 hp. Its maximum speed was 35 km/h. In 2018, the vehicle found its way into the possession of the Volkswagen commercial division. A team began a full restoration process, even repainting the exterior body in a matte orange similar to the original finish. Those working on the project were given free rein for the restoration of the interior. The restored Volkswagen Half-Track Fox made its first official appearance this past February, hence the series of images of the model in action in the snow.
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