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