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Gearboxes for the long haul.

Type 1 & T2 Bus gearboxes — fully refurbished stock or modified for better cruising speeds with our Freeway Flier and Pro Street builds.

Stock Refurbished

Strip, inspect, replace bearings/seals/synchros as needed. Reassembled to factory spec.

Freeway Flier

Taller top gear for relaxed motorway cruising and lower revs at speed.

Pro Street

Closer ratios and stronger components for spirited road or strip use.

Which vehicles do our gearboxes fit?

Gearbox typeFitsBest for
Stock RefurbishedBeetle, Ghia, Splitscreen & T2 BayFactory-correct restorations and daily drivers
Freeway FlierBeetle, Ghia & T2 BayMotorway cruising — lower revs at speed
Pro StreetBeetle, Ghia & kit carsHigher-powered engines, road or strip use

Not sure which gearbox code you have? Use our gearbox calculator or send us the code stamped on the casing and we will identify it for you.

Gearboxes in stock & built to order

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Pro Street Swing Axle Transmission 3.88 Ring and Pinion. Type 1 Beetle Bus

Part no. AH-GB-001

Pro Street Swing Axle Transmission 3.88 Ring and Pinion. Type 1 Beetle Bus

£2,598.00£2,338.20Exclusive of VAT

(Free post not applicable to gearboxes, £99 fee to have delivered to uk address and your exchange unit returned at the same time)

Any person to strip down, or attempting repair, other than our specified gearbox builder will void the warranty.

  • PRO STREET
  • Swing Axle Gearbox
  • 4-spider Super-Diff
  • Heavy duty Aluminium side plate
  • Welded 3rd & 4th gear hubs
  • hardened keys.
  • Ratios:
  • 1st gear: 3.80
Full specification
  • 2nd gear: 2.06
  • 3rd gear: 1.26
  • 4th gear: 0.89
  • Ring + Pinion: 3.88
  • Special order item, usually around 4 weeks lead time.
  • Available as 2 or 3 bolt front gearbox mount.
  • This product is sold on an exchange basis.
  • Vehicle fitment:
  • Beetle: 1972 � 1979
  • Splitscreen Van: 1960 � 1967
  • Karmann Ghia: 1972 � 1974
  • Type 3: 1972 � 1973
  • Trekker: 1972 � 1985
  • Buggy & Baja: 1972 � 1979
  • A £399 surcharge will be charged until the return of your old unit.
  • All of our gearboxes are for street use/street cars only.
  • No guarantee if used in any form of racing, time trial or track use.
  • 12 months warranty/8,000 miles whichever comes soonest.
  • Warranty is return to us at your cost, for inspection.
  • Any issues we must be notified and item sent in for inspection.
  • Any repairs carry on with original warranty only.
  • Return shipping is at customer cost.
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IRS Pro Street Transmission 3.88 Ring and Pinion. Type 1 Beetle Bus

Part no. AH-GB-002

IRS Pro Street Transmission 3.88 Ring and Pinion. Type 1 Beetle Bus

£2,598.00£2,338.20Exclusive of VAT

(Free post not applicable to gearboxes, £99 fee to have delivered to uk address and your exchange unit returned at the same time)

Any person to strip down, or attempting repair, other than our specified gearbox builder will void the warranty.

  • PRO STREET
  • IRS Gearbox
  • 4-spider Super-Diff
  • Heavy duty Aluminium side plate
  • Welded 3rd & 4th gear hubs
  • hardened keys.
  • Ratios:
  • 1st gear: 3.80
Full specification
  • 2nd gear: 2.06
  • 3rd gear: 1.26
  • 4th gear: 0.89
  • Ring + Pinion: 3.88
  • Available as 2 or 3 bolt front gearbox mount.
  • This product is sold on an exchange basis.
  • Vehicle fitment:
  • Beetle: 1972 � 1979
  • Splitscreen Van: 1960 � 1967
  • Karmann Ghia: 1972 � 1974
  • Type 3: 1972 � 1973
  • Trekker: 1972 � 1985
  • Buggy & Baja: 1972 � 1979
  • A £399 surcharge will be charged until the return of your old unit.
  • All of our gearboxes are for street use/street cars only.
  • No guarantee if used in any form of racing, time trial or track use.
  • 12 months warranty/8,000 miles whichever comes soonest.
  • Warranty is return to us at your cost, for inspection.
  • Any issues we must be notified and item sent in for inspection.
  • Any repairs carry on with original warranty only.
  • Return shipping is at customer cost.
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FREEWAY FLIER REFURBISHED 1600 Transmission Type 1 Gearbox - VW BEETLE BUS

Part no. AH-GB-003

FREEWAY FLIER REFURBISHED 1600 Transmission Type 1 Gearbox - VW BEETLE BUS

£1,679.00£1,511.10Exclusive of VAT

(Free post not applicable to gearboxes, �99 fee to have delivered to uk address and your exchange unit returned at the same time)

Any person to strip down, or attempting repair, other than our specified gearbox builder will void the warranty.

  • IRS or Swing axle (Please let us know which you require)
  • FREEWAY FLIER 1600 GEARBOX REFURBISHED.
  • Improved ratios in each gear due to ring and pinion upgrade (Not just 4th gear change)
  • This product is sold on an exchange basis.
  • Vehicle fitment:
  • Beetle: 1972 � 1979
  • Splitscreen Van: 1960 � 1967
  • Karmann Ghia: 1972 � 1974
Full specification
  • Type 3: 1972 � 1973
  • Trekker: 1972 � 1985
  • Buggy & Baja: 1972 � 1979
  • A �399 surcharge will be charged until the return of your old unit.
  • (Comes without the HD side plate down in image)
  • All of our gearboxes are for street use/street cars only.
  • No guarantee if used in any form of racing, time trial or track use.
  • 12 months warranty/8,000 miles whichever comes soonest.
  • Warranty is return to us at your cost, for inspection.
  • Any issues we must be notified and item sent in for inspection.
  • Any repairs carry on with original warranty only.
  • Return shipping is at customer cost.
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T2 Bay Bus Gearbox 1600cc CU Code Four-Speed 1976-1979

Part no. AH-GB-004

T2 Bay Bus Gearbox 1600cc CU Code Four-Speed 1976-1979

£1,753.20£1,577.88Exclusive of VAT

To fit a T2 Baywindow fitted with a CU code gearbox and 1600cc engine.1 year parts only warranty. Terms and conditions apply.Please note:An additional exchange surcharge (£450 plus vat) is charged at sale which is refunded on return of old unit in rebuild-able condition.

(Parts that must be re use-able are 5.43 ring & pinion, case, not seized, free of oil. include nose cone, output flanges, correct input shaft, and bell housing.

  • Re-manufactured CU code 4 speed gearbox.
  • 8 Week lead time on gearboxes. (Approx)
  • All of our gearboxes are for street use/street cars only.
  • No guarantee if used in any form of racing, time trial or track use.
  • 12 months warranty/8,000 miles whichever comes soonest.
  • Warranty is return to us at your cost, for inspection.
  • Any issues we must be notified and item sent in for inspection.
  • Any repairs carry on with original warranty only.
Full specification

Any person to strip down, or attempting repair, other than our specified gearbox builder will void the warranty.

  • Return shipping is at customer cost.
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Uprated Type 2 Gearbox 68-75 T2 Bay 3 Rib VW Bus Transmission

Part no. AH-GB-005

Uprated Type 2 Gearbox 68-75 T2 Bay 3 Rib VW Bus Transmission

£2,299.00£2,069.10Exclusive of VAT

Please note:An additional exchange surcharge (£400+Vat) is charged at sale which is refunded on return of old unit in rebuild-able condition. [This means: 002 type as supplied, be complete & assembled, have use-able ring & pinion, have no damage to case, turn-over by hand, and be drained of oil. Must include nose cone. If in doubt then please call to discuss before ordering.

Any person to strip down, or attempting repair, other than our specified gearbox builder will void the warranty.

  • SPECIAL ORDER ITEM - USUALLY 2 - 4 WEEK
  • Type 2, 3 rib Gearbox.
  • '002 T2 Bus Gearbox for '68-'75
  • Close ratio's and uprated to be strong enough for performance Engines.
  • Spec includes:5.38 ring & pinionWelded 3-4 gear hubsHardened keys
  • Gusseted shift bracket
  • 1 year limited warranty. Terms and conditions apply.
  • All of our gearboxes are for street use/street cars only.
Full specification
  • No guarantee if used in any form of racing, time trial or track use.
  • 12 months warranty/8,000 miles whichever comes soonest.
  • Warranty is return to us at your cost, for inspection.
  • Any issues we must be notified and item sent in for inspection.
  • Any repairs carry on with original warranty only.
  • Return shipping is at customer cost.
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REFURBISHED 1300 Transmission Type 1 Gearbox - VW BEETLE BUS SPLITSCREEN

Part no. AH-GB-006

REFURBISHED 1300 Transmission Type 1 Gearbox - VW BEETLE BUS SPLITSCREEN

£1,280.00£1,152.00Exclusive of VAT

(Free post not applicable to gearboxes, �99 fee to have delivered to uk address and your exchange unit returned at the same time)

Any person to strip down, or attempting repair, other than our specified gearbox builder will void the warranty.

  • IRS or Swing axle (Please let us know which you require)
  • STOCK 1200 or 1300 GEARBOX REFURBISHED.
  • This product is sold on an exchange basis.
  • Vehicle fitment:
  • Beetle: 1972 � 1979
  • Splitscreen Van: 1960 � 1967
  • Karmann Ghia: 1972 � 1974
  • Type 3: 1972 � 1973
Full specification
  • Trekker: 1972 � 1985
  • Buggy & Baja: 1972 � 1979
  • A �399 surcharge will be charged until the return of your old unit.
  • All of our gearboxes are for street use/street cars only.
  • No guarantee if used in any form of racing, time trial or track use.
  • 12 months warranty/8,000 miles whichever comes soonest.
  • Warranty is return to us at your cost, for inspection.
  • Any issues we must be notified and item sent in for inspection.
  • Any repairs carry on with original warranty only.
  • Return shipping is at customer cost.
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Whether you're restoring a vintage bus or your daily ride, the right gearbox transforms how the car drives. Talk to us about ratios, your engine spec and intended use.

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