1969 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Minivan/Van

4 cylinder flat 4

Manual

239055490

Clear

Air Cooled Flat 4

Volkswagen : Bus/Vanagon Vintage Bus for Daily Driver, Restoration or Investment NOTE: No Reserve Auction ends Monday July 23th at 7PM Western Time, 10PM Eastern Time. Summary Video (Virtual Test Drive) History Engine Body Mechanicals Pictures 1) Summary The vehicle passed the rigorous Massachusetts state inspection in fall of 2011, and she is ready to drive, or restore! The frame is solid. The engine is new. The transmission, breaks, shocks, battery and tires have all been replaced and work great. This vehicle has some issues with body rust, but I am including the sheet metal you would need for the body. Car is available to inspect at any time. If you have questions, please contact me, Travis, or call my cell 978-505-1359. In 2006 I sold my 1971 VW Campmobile (same as this one) on eBay for $14,100 to a happy California buyer. Since then the book value on these has doubled. These buses are a great investment, with an ever upward climbing value. Only reason I am selling this one is that I moved and no longer have storage for it. Here is the NADA value for this exact bus. http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1969/Volkswagen/Transporter/Campmobile/Values 2) Video: (Virtual Test Drive) 3) History I purchased this bus in 1994 in Massachusetts. I drove her to Asheville, North Carolina, Cleveland, Ohio and to Banff in the Canadian Rockies. The Banff trip, a 5,500 plus mile round trip journey through remote reaches of the northern western US and southern Canada. I have owned air-cooled VWs since 1991, and driven them most summers between 1993 and 2006. This included a 1971 Beetle, a 1971 Campmobile, both sold in 2006 on eBay, as well as this 1969 Campmobile. I did all the mechanical work to keep this fleet of VWs running and driving great for 13 years. This bus comes with receipts and related information. In 2001 I began working on a new engine for this bus. I decided to get an all new engine case and do a full rebuild with mostly new parts. Despite the new engine completed in 2007, I never drove her, because this bus is in Massachusetts and I moved out of state. The new engine is tuned up; she has new tires and battery and is ready to go to a new home. Clean title in my name and ready to sign over to you. 4) Engine I have built several engines for my fleet of VWs. On this last engine, I checked all clearances to ensure the correct tolerance. I used new parts wherever I could. The engine runs cool and strong (for a VW bus of this age). She only has a few hundred miles on her since the rebuild. Here are some engine details from the rebuild: New OEM VW Case New Mahle Pistons New VW Heads New German Lifters New Camshaft New Carburetor Re-ground OEM German crankshaft Re-bushed German rods. Some of the extras I added to this engine: Heat exchangers are thermally wrapped to keep the cylinder heads cool and the interior warm. Gene Berg Full flow oil filter kit. If you plan to drive a VW, this is nearly a necessity. Makes changing the oil filter a snap, and keeps the engine oil much cleaner than the stock filter ever could. I also added VDO dashboard gauges for checking the oil temperature, oil pressure and voltage, so you can keep an eye on engine health. This bus has a CB engine air fuel monitor so I could dial-in the carburetor. Petronix Ignitor electronic ignition replaces the factor points for less maintenance, more power, and better fuel efficiency. Comes with the optional lock on the engine compartment door to keep everything protected. If the above doesnt make sense to you, thats OK, just know, while there are no guarantees with a vintage VW, she runs right and is built to last. I build these engines for reliability and low maintenance to feel confident driving in remote areas. 5) Body The Frame is completely solid, but she does have some body rust. I am including all the body panels and window seals listed below, and purchased them online from California Import Parts, an excellent source for vintage VW parts. The side sliding door needs to be held up as it is opened; otherwise it falls out of the track. Not hard once you get the hang of it, but I have a new track as part of the body pieces. The canvas on the pop-top and the two cots (one in the pop-top and one over the front seats) have all been replaced. The fiberglass pop-top has a small easy-to-fix hole in it. The bus has new carpeting, new curtains, and plush, soft, warm lambskin seat covers for comfort. Some of the wood paneling is great; some of the lower paneling is in poor condition. I have also added an auxiliary battery to power some of the interior amenities like an electric faucet (original hand pump is included), interior lights, and Sony CD Stereo with remote, a powerful Kenwood 800 Watt Amp and four Jensen speakers. The front speakers need to be replaced. Overall the interior is in good condition. New panels, seals and cables included in the sale: Left side rocker panel 6 inches $29.95 Right rocker panel bus 68-79 $15.95 Lower track assembly for sliding door $113.95 Rear rocker panel 15in left $16.95 Rear rocker panel 15in right $16.95 Left front wheel arch lower front $23.95 Right front wheel arch lower front $23.95 Batter-tray bus 68-72 $28.45 Clutch cable $5.50 Accelerator cable 3670mm-bus $3.50 Seal front door, right & left $37.95 Seal, windshield w/o molding grove $14.95 Side window seal louvered window, bus 68-79 (x2) $29.95 Seal, side window w/vent left 68-79 bus $45.95 Engine door seal $10.95 Seal, Side window, rear, L/R $29.95 Over $400 value in body parts, seals and cables included as a free bonus! 6) Mechanicals I replaced the brakes and shocks, both still have low miles and function perfect. I also just put on new tires. The Front tires have only a few hundred miles on them, the back tires not much more. The Tires are 8-ply light-truck tires, so she handles like a good bus should. The fuel gauge is no longer working properly. The transmission is strong, shifts easy with a short-throw shifter kit. Battery is less than a year old and come with a 3 year warranty. The auxiliary battery will need to be replaced or removed. I installed European headlights for great visibility at night, as well as fog lamps. For more pictures, videos or information, please contact me, Travis here on eBay or my cell 978-505-1359 7) Pictures On Bottom Below: All biders welcome. $200 PayPal deposit is due within 48 hours. Cleared payment is needed within 7 days or before vehicle is picked up, whatever comes first. We can mutually agree not to complete the transaction if you decide that you do not want the vehicle for any reason, however deposit is non refundable. Please contact me if you have additional questions. Happy bidding! Buyer responsible for pickup. Drive it away. This car is ready to go, but, I cannot guarantee it will get you where you are going. I may be able to help with transportation if you are flying in. Tow it. Buyer to make all arraignments. I can get it to a local transport company if needed. I would be happy to drive it to you for a fee. I want you to be happy with your purchase! Positive feedback always returned promptly. Contact me for questions and support. Travis Cell # 978-505-1359 I want you to be 100% satisfied. $200 non refundable deposit due within 24 hours. If you decide after that that you do not want the vehicle for any reason, we can mutually agree not to complete the transaction. There are no returns with this vehicle. Copyrighted 2011 folkseller.com Powered by eBay Blackthorne 04.08.031On Jul-13-12 at 19:25:47 PDT, seller added the following information: folkseller Store