Description
MANUFACTURE – made in Germany in June 1964
ORIGINAL SPEC – exported to USA; left hand drive; colours L380 Turquoise/ L289 Blue white; 11 window with 6 pop out and hinged side windows; supplied from VW without middle seat
PROOF OF SPEC AND HERITAGE – Comes with VW Heritage Zertifikat. Veh. No. 1 304 359. Number stamped in engine bay and original m-code plate on cab roof & bulkhead
KNOWN HISTORY – from 1964 to 2008 lived in California, the sunshine state. Imported to UK in 2008. Refurbished 2008/ 9. Owned by current owner since 2013 and used as a wedding car covering minimum miles, always garage stored and kept in mint condition
UNIQUE FEATURES
• Bodywork 99. 9% original. No new panels, all original. No rust anywhere.
• All windows stamped and original to bus other than front windscreens which are retro fitted safari
• Internally all body panels (other than both door cards) are original and in great condition inc. spare wheel housing. Original headlining in great condition
• The refit into a campervan carried out by cabinet maker. Oak or oak veneer cupboards etc. Seat converts to double "rock and roll' bed. Fully curtained. Storable dining table. Mint condition. Real craftmanship.
• All functioning dials, switches and clock. Working original heating system
• “Before and after” photo record of refurbishment showing amazing original condition of the bus when imported. Substantial history file also.
• Retains original colour scheme external and internal. Original wheels and lights
• Independent electric system for camping, 240/ 12v sockets and lighting. Separate battery (new) and camper hook up point. Panasonic sound system with Alpine speakers. Campsite electric "plug in" inside engine compartment.
• Detachable tow bar for trailer.
MODERNISATION
• All aluminium safari and side window frames. No rust, looks fabulous
• Completely new and revised front and rear axles/ beams, brakes and steering system making the bus useable and happy in modern conditions
• 1600cc VW engine and gearbox. Single Solex carb and individual exhaust system. Solid and reliable. Regularly maintained and very low miles last 11 years
• Resprayed in original colours and wax oiled underneath. No rust
This cherished bus has been used as a wedding car for the last 11 years. It has been kept in mint condition with no expense spared. Please see - details above for more pics etc. I am now winding up the business and sadly the bus must go to a new home. Buying a splitscreen is a minefield. A correct vehicle with original features and substantially unrestored bodywork is a rarity. This bus has all those qualities with matching serial numbers and VW Zertificat, a must if you want authenticity and provenance.
And then the colours, quite frankly this has to be the best colour combo and combined with a slightly lowered stance gives the bus a real cool look.
It's not cheap, but the history file will show the significant expenditure that justifies the asking price. Try and find another like this.
So a vehicle to enjoy and a great investment. We are sad to see it go after 12 years of ownership.
