| Joe's Cool Cars |
Baby Blue Baja Beach Bus....Beautiful. Like a time capsule from the 70's
this early split window bus captures the true essence of the ultimate
surfer van. I recently purchased this bus from a very nice mid 50's
gentleman named Larry, who owned it from 1972. As a young man he set it
up to be able to drive it on the beach up and down the California coast and
Mexico. He also used it to go camping in the Sierra Nevada's and up into
the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Eventually, he moved to Colorado and
continued to drive it until the late 90's. The Collector series plate expired
in 2000, it has been sitting in dry storage ever since.
This is about as pure and untouched virtually rust free bus as you will
find. Larry painted it inside and out the baby blue color years ago. The
prep work leaves a little to be desired but overall it turned out pretty well.
I contemplated restoring it myself but decided to leave it in its natural
state to show just how solid it really is. That way I can sell this at a very
affordable price and let the lucky new owner enjoy it just the way it is, or
restore to their own personal taste.
I did do all the necessary mechanical work to make it a great running and
driving bus. This is one of the tightest and smoothest driving splits the
I've owned, it's really fun to cruise. Here are a few of the mechanical
highlights:
The interior or should I say, what's left of the interior, is in fair condition
with new door and kick panels. This bus was originally built by a company
called American Campers. As you can see, all that is left is the rear
bed/bench seat and cushion. It is just sitting there and not currently
attached. I left the interior the way I got it, so that it can be left alone or
built to your own personal preference. I built this bus mechanically, so
that someone can hop in it and start driving it immediately, with
confidence. It starts on the first kick, and runs like a mouse with slippers.
These early sixties, small rear window buses are getting harder and
harder to find, especially as straight and rust free as this one. Did you
check out how clean the front nose, rear apron and deck lid are. Lately,
the trend has been to slam your bus as low as possible and drive with your
steering box hitting the ground. Show your individuality, buck the trend
and drive tall and proud in this unique big-wheeled bus. I guarantee that
you will turn heads and attract attention everywhere you go, not to
mention getting there in much more comfort.
If your local and serious, you are welcome to set up a personal viewing.
I am open to reasonable offers on my Buy It Now. You can learn more
about me by clicking on the "me" logo next to my feedback. If you would
like to speak to me in person, you can reach me on my cell, 720-270-5637.
Sorry but the surf boards are not included. Good Luck Bidding... Peace,
Joey
this early split window bus captures the true essence of the ultimate
surfer van. I recently purchased this bus from a very nice mid 50's
gentleman named Larry, who owned it from 1972. As a young man he set it
up to be able to drive it on the beach up and down the California coast and
Mexico. He also used it to go camping in the Sierra Nevada's and up into
the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Eventually, he moved to Colorado and
continued to drive it until the late 90's. The Collector series plate expired
in 2000, it has been sitting in dry storage ever since.
This is about as pure and untouched virtually rust free bus as you will
find. Larry painted it inside and out the baby blue color years ago. The
prep work leaves a little to be desired but overall it turned out pretty well.
I contemplated restoring it myself but decided to leave it in its natural
state to show just how solid it really is. That way I can sell this at a very
affordable price and let the lucky new owner enjoy it just the way it is, or
restore to their own personal taste.
I did do all the necessary mechanical work to make it a great running and
driving bus. This is one of the tightest and smoothest driving splits the
I've owned, it's really fun to cruise. Here are a few of the mechanical
highlights:
- Rebuilt 1600 Single Port Engine (Unfortunately I did not receive any
paperwork, when I bought this engine, but you can see by the
picture of the valves, just how clean it is.) - 125 pounds of Compression on all 4 cylinders.
- Major Tune-Up: New Plugs, Points, Condenser, Oil, and Valve Adjust.
- New Clutch
- 12 Volt Alternator
- Newer 12 Volt Die Hard Battery
- Complete New Brake System
- New Front and Rear Shoes
- All New Wheel Cylinders
- New Rubber Brake Hoses
- Brand New Master Cylinder
- Adjusted and Bled Stops like it was 1963
- 12 Volt Electrical
- Working Wipers
- Horn Works
- Stop Lights
- Turn Signals
- Headlights and Taillights
- Fuel Gauge
- All in Good Working Order
- Brand New Custom fit Tires on Rear
- Like New Tires on Front
- Mounted on Custom Wide 5 White Spoke Wheels
- New ignition switch
- Speedo Works
- Transaxle shifts smooth, doesn't grind or pop-out of gear
- Front-end is tight, doesn't wander or clunk
- Exceptionally clean, uncut dash and gauges with nice steering wheel
- Rare walk through front seats
- Solid front floor pans pictures taken from underneath
- Original heater tube, Heater Works!!!!
- Sweet old school Roof Rack
- Original chrome VW Emblem
The interior or should I say, what's left of the interior, is in fair condition
with new door and kick panels. This bus was originally built by a company
called American Campers. As you can see, all that is left is the rear
bed/bench seat and cushion. It is just sitting there and not currently
attached. I left the interior the way I got it, so that it can be left alone or
built to your own personal preference. I built this bus mechanically, so
that someone can hop in it and start driving it immediately, with
confidence. It starts on the first kick, and runs like a mouse with slippers.
These early sixties, small rear window buses are getting harder and
harder to find, especially as straight and rust free as this one. Did you
check out how clean the front nose, rear apron and deck lid are. Lately,
the trend has been to slam your bus as low as possible and drive with your
steering box hitting the ground. Show your individuality, buck the trend
and drive tall and proud in this unique big-wheeled bus. I guarantee that
you will turn heads and attract attention everywhere you go, not to
mention getting there in much more comfort.
If your local and serious, you are welcome to set up a personal viewing.
I am open to reasonable offers on my Buy It Now. You can learn more
about me by clicking on the "me" logo next to my feedback. If you would
like to speak to me in person, you can reach me on my cell, 720-270-5637.
Sorry but the surf boards are not included. Good Luck Bidding... Peace,
Joey
