DON'T LET THE INITIAL APPEARANCE FOOL YOU!!!!
Remarkably original early bay window tin top Westfalia (Westy) campervan. All original SO-67 conversion, rock and roll bed (comfy!), sink, cool box and storage units.
Many years in a Texas climate has resuted in the beautiful patina, it would appear last time it was on the road in texas was in 2006 from the windscreen stickers.
The only welding it's ever had, is the cab floor, the rest is original and so solid, it is not an easy decision selling this! Chassis, sills, wheel arches, even the battery tray is original VW metal and solid.
The bus has been clear wax-oiled underneath, so nothing is hidden. The original chassis is sooo nice! What can be loosely described as paint has been wax protected as well, the rain beads up on the body and just rolls off.
The 1600cc twin port engine has had a professional top-end rebuild with all tinware sandblasted and powder coated gloss black. Fully serviced, fitted with new gaskets and runs so sweetly and sounds great.
The entire braking system has been overhauled, new master cylinder, some new slave cylinders and shoes.
Lowered by a sensible amount, fits in the garage and rides really well (plus looks pretty cool, huh?)
Front seats have been rebuilt with new covers and padding and are comfy for longer trips.
There are some areas for improvement
- the plastic sink itself is missing but repros are available
- front panel and valance has obvious damage and rust, which gives the van so much character, but needs attention if you want the front to be pretty again. I was always going to keep it as-is. It is not an MOT fail, the headlight aim is perfect!
- the window and door seals are original and dry due to the heat (which is always the case on dry state cars) so would benefit from being replaced.
- there are a few pin holes of rust on the panel above the engine, not terminal by any means, but again, I want to give all facts.
The 2 front cab steps, under the van are a bit punky, not an MOT fail by a long shot, but in time could do with being replaced / repaired.
I have driven the bus around 2000 miles since it passed its MOT this year, it has been to numerous VW shows and attracts such attention, if you are a "shrinking violet" or shy, this van is not for you!! I would happily jump in this bus and drive anywhere.
This bus, affectionately know as "the patina monster" was not going to be sold, but my circumstances have changed and sadly she needs to find a new home, so please feel free to call or message with any questions. You are welcome to view, it is currently stored undercover in Hingham Norfolk, and if you are genuinely keen, I can arrange for it to be put on a ramp so you can inspect the underside for yourself. Bus has around 6 months MOT and is tax exempt, is on a classic car insurance which is pretty cheap. I will happily re-MOT it so it will come with full 12 months.
To sum up - this is a remarkably original bus albeit tired, it can be appreciated, enjoyed and driven as is, or you can personalise it and invest in it to improve things both visually and financially, with the prices of buses seemingly constantly climbing, and the pound being weak, less will be imported, so now is a great time to buy!
Car located near Norwich, in Hingham, please either call me on 07973 955952, or email me.
Price - £9750, or less without the EMPI wheels, priced really keen as I need to sell....
Here is a link to album with loads of pics (175!) showing the bus in detail - http://s90.photobucket.com/user/sham...69 bus/story
Remarkably original early bay window tin top Westfalia (Westy) campervan. All original SO-67 conversion, rock and roll bed (comfy!), sink, cool box and storage units.
Many years in a Texas climate has resuted in the beautiful patina, it would appear last time it was on the road in texas was in 2006 from the windscreen stickers.
The only welding it's ever had, is the cab floor, the rest is original and so solid, it is not an easy decision selling this! Chassis, sills, wheel arches, even the battery tray is original VW metal and solid.
The bus has been clear wax-oiled underneath, so nothing is hidden. The original chassis is sooo nice! What can be loosely described as paint has been wax protected as well, the rain beads up on the body and just rolls off.
The 1600cc twin port engine has had a professional top-end rebuild with all tinware sandblasted and powder coated gloss black. Fully serviced, fitted with new gaskets and runs so sweetly and sounds great.
The entire braking system has been overhauled, new master cylinder, some new slave cylinders and shoes.
Lowered by a sensible amount, fits in the garage and rides really well (plus looks pretty cool, huh?)
Front seats have been rebuilt with new covers and padding and are comfy for longer trips.
There are some areas for improvement
- the plastic sink itself is missing but repros are available
- front panel and valance has obvious damage and rust, which gives the van so much character, but needs attention if you want the front to be pretty again. I was always going to keep it as-is. It is not an MOT fail, the headlight aim is perfect!
- the window and door seals are original and dry due to the heat (which is always the case on dry state cars) so would benefit from being replaced.
- there are a few pin holes of rust on the panel above the engine, not terminal by any means, but again, I want to give all facts.
The 2 front cab steps, under the van are a bit punky, not an MOT fail by a long shot, but in time could do with being replaced / repaired.
I have driven the bus around 2000 miles since it passed its MOT this year, it has been to numerous VW shows and attracts such attention, if you are a "shrinking violet" or shy, this van is not for you!! I would happily jump in this bus and drive anywhere.
This bus, affectionately know as "the patina monster" was not going to be sold, but my circumstances have changed and sadly she needs to find a new home, so please feel free to call or message with any questions. You are welcome to view, it is currently stored undercover in Hingham Norfolk, and if you are genuinely keen, I can arrange for it to be put on a ramp so you can inspect the underside for yourself. Bus has around 6 months MOT and is tax exempt, is on a classic car insurance which is pretty cheap. I will happily re-MOT it so it will come with full 12 months.
To sum up - this is a remarkably original bus albeit tired, it can be appreciated, enjoyed and driven as is, or you can personalise it and invest in it to improve things both visually and financially, with the prices of buses seemingly constantly climbing, and the pound being weak, less will be imported, so now is a great time to buy!
Car located near Norwich, in Hingham, please either call me on 07973 955952, or email me.
Price - £9750, or less without the EMPI wheels, priced really keen as I need to sell....
Here is a link to album with loads of pics (175!) showing the bus in detail - http://s90.photobucket.com/user/sham...69 bus/story
