Hey there, Welcome to my auction. If you have more time than money, this beautiful 1966 split-window bus might be just the VW for you. These early buses are bringing more money everyday. This is an opportunity for the budget minded person to buy an almost finished van at a very reasonable price. The hard work has been done, which I will list in the highlights. All that is left is the fun stuff which anyone with even the slightest mechanical ability can enjoy doing. The nice thing is the lucky buyer can finish this bus to their own personal taste and style.
Basically this bus needs the interior finished with a new headliner and the front and rear seats redone. The front sliding windows need to be rebuilt as well, and I will include the felt kit to help complete that. The dash also needs to be put together. I will include all the parts that I received with bus when I purchased it. This van will need some misc. parts, love and attention for sure but, the satisfaction of completing this yourself is , how do you say; "priceless"
HIGHLIGHTS:
Rebuilt 1600 dual-port motor with new solex carb
Converted to 12 volt with new Interstate battery
Straight, rust free body, recently painted sweet turquoise and white
New door panels all the way around
New complete carpet kit
New window seals on front, side, and rear windows
Like new 15" tires mounted on powder coated wheels with new hubcaps
New gas tank
EXTRAS shown inside the bus;
New sun visors
New rear bumper
New front and side door seals
New felt sliders for front windows
Wolfsberg West in Calif. is a great source for any parts you may need
I also have a rear seat from a late model van that I forgot to take a picture of, which I will include with this bus.
So like I said, this bus will need various parts, time, and energy to complete it. You're probably wondering why I don't do it myself, so I included a picture of my shop showing just a few of the projects I have going. Yeah, I have a bad habit of taking on way too much at once, so sometimes it's better if I let things go and give somebody else a great deal. I actually bought this bus pretty much the way it is with every intention of finishing it myself . The paint and bodywork is not perfect, but it looks fantastic just the same. Whoever is the lucky high bidder will end up with a really sweet ride. The engine runs great, the tranny shifts smooth, and the steering feels tight. Add your personal finishing touches and you're cruising in style just in time for spring.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and check-out my "about me" page by clicking on the "me" logo next to my feedback score. Have fun bidding and remember VW's rule....Peace