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TESLA POWERED 1969 VW Bus. Camper Westfalia Edition | Restored | Bubble Top

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Type: Van Camper
Year: 1969
Mileage: 33250
VIN: 239185291
Color: Blue
Engine: HPEVS AC-50
Fuel: Electric
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clean
Item location: San Francisco, California, United States

1969 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Additional Info:

This is a beautifully restored 1969 Bay Window Bus (Westfalia) that was recently converted to electric power!
Details:- German built in 1969- Restored in 2017 by Vdub Classics- Odometer reads ~33,250.- Only two seatbelts (front two buckets)- Converted to electric power in 2018 using the EV West Kit and 8 Tesla Smart modules.https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=329https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=226
Features:- Backup camera- Regenerative braking- Manual transmission (but no need to shift - just keep it in 2nd or 3rd)- Ice chest- Sleeping loft- Bubble top- Custom boss sound system (Bluetooth, AM/FM, Aux, CD Player)- Electric reverse (there is no reverse gear, there is a reverse switch on the dash)- Programmable motor / controller (with hand held programmer)- Two charging options: a standard J1772 charging inlet and a standard 3 prong household plug.- Range is 65-85 mi (depending on driving conditions). Possible to upgrade batteries for more range, but wouldn’t be a small project.- In-dash battery monitor- 24 kWh battery pack- 600 max output amperage (burst)- 114v nominal- Just bought an Orion BMS brand new, not yet installed but included.
The bad:- Some scratches in paint (see video)- Some rust underneath (but not bad at all for a car this old - see video).- Icebox door hinge is cracked (see video)- Shifts a little hard. not too bad but noticeable from 1st to 2nd
Video:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yhuIvH3l1WmmyiCj4nC7A-3nt5sk-5It/view?usp=sharing