1961 Volkswagon Bus

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
SubModel: VW 15-window walk-thru microbus
Type: Van
Trim: Deluxe
Year: 1961
Mileage: 2,500
VIN: 672646
Color: L380 Turquoise/L87 Pearl White
Engine: 1915 CC
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed freeway flyer
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Como Green Deluxe
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Arcadia, Oklahoma, United States
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Description of 1961 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Deluxe

Due to their limited production, 15 window deluxe microbuses (especially early walk-thru models) are far more rare than 21 or 23-window microbuses. Here's your chance to own an amazing and rare piece of history!
This bus was purchased fromthe originalowner in California who back inthe mid-80s had some legendary pros restore her to her current condition interior/exterior.
All of theperformance upgrades were done at Franklin's VW Werks, considered a pioneer in VW bus performance modification. The undercarriage was completely soda-blasted and undercoated with Raptor bedliner in L380 and black to give it a striking but clean appearance.
She's a one of a kind, rust-free Cali bus that makes a classic statement with a touch of attitude. Over $80,000 invested and-as you can see, she is in amazing and near mint condition!
ENGINE:1915 CC (roughly 2,000 miles) dual Webber 44s with hex linkage deep sump with full flow oil system and external oil filter, 1.5 inch merged ceramic coated exhaust. Ceramic coated scat muffler, serpentine belt system, 95 amp alternator, optima battery. Gas tank has been completely sealed and painted black.
RUNNING GEAR:Freeway Flyer (roughly 50 miles) painted silver with swing arms painted black; KYB gas shocks, Sumitomo 205/40Z R17s on 17x17.5 Enkei performance wheels, new brake lines, new double stage master cylinder for quad disc brakes, rear disc with type 3 calipers and Ebrakes, front 2-inch drop spindles and discs with type-3 calipers, 4-inch narrowed cut and turned front beam, '67 ball joints for solid handling and stability.
INTERIOR:L87 Pearl white paint on main body, L62 Ivory paint on stick shift,steering column, etc. Super rare ambulance fan (not wired) Como green deluxe side panels and headliner, rare Blaupunkt radio, clock, gasgauge, original floor mats, correct short middle seat, garment hangers,seatbelts on all seats, window guards (jail bars), carpeted hatch storage and sweet vintage thermos cooler with original ice pick. Colormatching.
EXTERIOR:L380 Turquoise, L87 PearlWhite, safari windows, rare European Bosch headlamps, Westfalia style roof rack, splash guards rearbumper, original VW gas deluxe trim with original rocker spears, bumper trim and outie vent trim.
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