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Calif. Black Plate Running Driving Split Screen Vw Standard Microbus on 2040-cars

Year:1966 Mileage:46112 Color: L360 Sea Blue L680 Cumulus White
Location:

San Rafael, California, United States

San Rafael, California, United States
Advertising:
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1600 Single Port
VIN: 226155331 Year: 1966
Drive Type: RWD
Make: Volkswagen
Mileage: 46,112
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Exterior Color: L360 Sea Blue L680 Cumulus White
Trim: Standard Microbus
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Turnkey , very little rust, newer 1600 single port engine"

Your bidding on a California Black Plate 1966 Volkswagen Standard Microbus


It was Originally delivered in Sea Blue and Cumulus White, it has been repainted roughly 15 years ago in a different shade of blue and white . 

The bus is pretty straight and not much rust, there is a dent on the front nose and there was some filler used when it was repainted .  The only rust that I can see is on the front floor where it was patched by 2nd to last owners prior to 2001, this patch was a amateur job and should be removed and done correctly. Also there are a few small isolated areas on the outside edge of rear floors close to inner rocker. Also a small area in the battery tray. Really the bus is pretty darn dry for it's age.

Last owner bought it in 2001 and did nothing but spend money on mechanics, she had a New engine installed at a cost of $ 3252.19 on July 12,2002 at mileage 29523 , she stopped driving the bus roughly 3 to 4 years back.  The current mileage is 46112, so it has roughly 16500 miles on this engine .  Prior to not driving it she also had New Brakes installed some years back, New steering box and one of the reduction box's rebuilt , along with the shift linkage rebuilt and a few other things . I believe new tie rods were installed and one thing past owner told me is that it needs a alignment... front tires are balding and evidence this .  Trans shifts up and down through all gears like it should . 

We just checked the timing, adjusted the valves, bled and adjusted the brakes. the motor fires right off and sounds good and It has clean oil in it. The bus drives decent, but could use a few small things to improve it.  It has been converted to 12V and wipers are still 6V, lights work, brakelights work, horn works, right turnsignal is not working and neither are inside domelights. Even the gas gauge works !  There is a bunch of extra wires around up front from a previous old stereo system and what not.

 I drove it around the corner to 711 and put $9.01 in it .  You will NEED a new battery however as this one is dead

The bus currently is not registered and last tags on plate are from 2010, I believe it is Non opt, but am not 100% sure on that.  If the bus is sold over seas the plate does not go with it.

Back seat is from a bay Window and center leg has been cut so it is sagging, a new headliner was installed by 2nd to last owners .  This was purchased by the last owner as a father and son project. When you look at the bus thats kinda the vibe I get, some things done, but really it needs much more work thrown at it to make it a better bus . 

1 key does lock both front doors and back hatch, but not the cargo door. 


A pretty decent bus in todays market that you can get in and drive and fix it up as you go .


Sold as Is , as in life No guarantees ... 


International Shipping is not a problem , Port of Oakland is a hour away .

I have a Flickr link with 83 pics and 3 vids in it if you want to see more

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