1966 Volkswagen Type 2 VW Bus Deluxe OG Owner Period Modified Stored for 40 yrs
Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Bus/Vanagon |
SubModel: | Type 2 Bus Deluxe |
Year: | 1966 |
Mileage: | 90,090 |
VIN: | 246117825 |
Color: | Custom |
Engine: | 2180cc Type 2 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Interior color: | Beige |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Extras |
Solar Seats by Steve McQueen |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1966 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Type 2 Bus Deluxe |
"THE STRAIGHTEST and FASTEST VAN ON THE WEST COAST" Volkswagen Greats Magazine, Winter 1975 This Period Modified California Hot Rod has been in dry storage in the San Fernando Valley since 1972 Original Owner Original papers, manual, Original License Plates with matching key chain Original Rubber Mats Original Spare Tire 90,000 original miles VDO oil temp gauge and tachometer (not hooked up) Brand new engine rebuilt under the guidance of the original owner and assembled by Engine Machine Services Company of Los Angeles, CA 2180 cc Okrasa roller Crank motor -- up 150 HP Type 2 cases Brand new 44mm dual Weber Carbs Kolbenschmidt Pistons Norris Valve Gear and Cam KONI Shocks Insulated engine compartment Brand new Michelin 185/15 Radial tires New Brakes, lines, hoses etc Original German Transmission shifts smoothly Original Porsche 15" Chromie wheels direct from from dealer/1966 Original White Bumpers included California Custom Paint is acrylic lacquer below the roof line, the top is a lightly textured vinyl spray. Pin Striping done by Jerry Dame of Reseda, Ca Custom Nerf Bumpers hand formed by famed Hot Rodder George Stroud of N. Hollywood, CA Hand made rear scoops by Solar; Steve McQueen Baja Seats made by Solar; Steve McQueen Smaller steering wheel for quicker response Crystal Ball Gear Shift Knob ----- THIS BUS RIDES BEAUTIFULLY ----- NO Mexican or Brazilian parts on this bus Inside and out is EXACTLY how it was in 1972. We have not made any attempts to "upgrade" it's integrity. Stain on rear seat Sunburn on center divider Ignition key is fussy General wear in keeping with a 50 year old car -- overall +++VERY GOOD+++ Condition ----- |