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1966 Volkswagen Type 2 VW Bus Deluxe OG Owner Period Modified Stored for 40 yrs

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  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Bus/Vanagon
  • SubModel: Type 2 Bus Deluxe
  • Year: 1966
  • Mileage: 90,090
  • VIN: 246117825
  • Color: Custom
  • Engine size: 2180cc Type 2
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Interior color: Beige
  • Options: Solar Seats by Steve McQueen
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
  • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Description

"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
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THIS BUS RIDES BEAUTIFULLY
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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
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