1958 VW Panel bus
Make: |
Volkswagen |
Model: |
Bus/Vanagon |
Year: |
1958 |
Mileage: |
100,000 |
Vehicle Title: |
Clear |
Item location: |
Los Angeles, California, United States |
1958 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Additional Info:
1958 VW Panel bus with amazing patina and unique character. German. Vintage graphics on paint. Originally Dove Blue. Engine compartment still wears original color. Dry, solid bus. Some rust here and there (neutralized) but a lot better than most. Solid floors, chassis, inner nose bottom lip, torsion bar area, parcel tray, all critical points etc... Two owners from same family since new. Was a logo'd delivery van in the late 50's early 60's. CA bus. Converted to 12V. Strong period built performance dual port 1600 with Zenith NDIX carb, aluminum manifold, 009, full flow oil cooling and filter. Engine accelerates very smooth and has excellent power. Cruises the highway and climbs hills smoothly. Gas tank lever works. Smooth transmission with reduction boxes. Heater works. Bus drives great and stops good. Would not hesitate to drive anywhere. All doors work good. Good steering. All tail lights, brakes lights, turn signals, hi-lo beam, license plate, cargo area, dash lights work. Original: honeycomb glass tail lights, front emblem (repainted) drivers visor, all door handles and latches, original key, speedometer, CA blue commercial plates, crank start apron, spare tire and jack... Comes with the original matching numbers 36hp motor. Wood panels in interior. Vintage Indian Motorcycles sticker on rear window. This bus is a super treat to drive and sounds great. If you are looking for an amazing early commercial bus that's not your typical bus, you have found it. Clean CA title with current registration in my name. Ready to drive and enjoy daily. Perfect bus for business advertising, branding, photo-bus, vintage delivery van, or just straight cruising. Brand new as of June 1st 2017: All new tires New battery New Speedometer cable All German fuel lines, fuel filter, oil, valves set, new spark plug wires New manifold boots and clamps New fresh air hoses German gas tank petcock and new strainer, with cable lubed New Gas tank filler neck boot New front floor mat, New side view mirrors and stems, New horn button and horn New cargo door strap New license plate light lens and gasket New front license plate holders Full Transmission service from box to box with new German axle seal kits, German axle boots, input shaft seal and new trans oil New Rear brake hoses, calipers and shoes New front brake calipers Full brake system flushed and power bled All zerk fittings greased New single quiet pack exhaust with new riser block offs, gaskets, and new install kit New dash deluxe drink basket Correct year cab divider and glass with new bolts New correct rear view mirror New wiper blades New Wolfsburg West door panel screws New Shifter lock and rubber boot New safari window kit with wiper shafts, wiper holder, and antenna New Church key and holder Serious buyers only. NO LOW BALERS!! No trades. Buyer responsible for shipping. International buyers welcome. Located in Los Angeles, CA. Thanks.