1963 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Truck Extended Crew Cab Pickup

Air Cooled

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

1963 Volkswagen Double Cab That's right.. I'm reluctantly selling my long sought after 63 Double Cab Bus.. As you would likely already have realized in your own search, finding a solid double cab here in the US is no easy task. I looked all over for quite some time to find the most solid example out there, that hadn't been covered in some hot-wheels colored paint, or decked out to sky high standards that you wouldn't dare say, "use the bus" for what it was built. What I found was what you see here, an extremely straight, usable, mostly original true VW enthusiasts driver quality double cab. If you’ve done any research you’ve likely noticed the following: finding a quality enjoyable condition double cab for the right price can take years- they are either rotted our non running for $30,000 +, or they are $75,000 “museum” buses that the average person will not be able to enjoy because they cashed in their pension to buy it and they’re terrified of a mosquito taking a 60 mph spill on the windshield! This is an affordable, beautiful, excellent running and driving bus that is priced to sell and will be enjoyed the second you get it. Split window buses are difficult to find in good shape, single cabs are more so, double cabs are nearly impossible, but you probably know that. Life comes up on you quick, and I have to make a move in another direction that forces me to sell my collection, so here goes... As I mentioned, this bus is a 1963. 1963 is a significant year to mention being the last of the 'baby window era'. I have owned a number of buses, and other cars for that matter, but have always sought after the earlier examples when they were available. Aside from maybe one other bus I have owned in the past, among all my cars, this DC has gotten more conversations started, and won more people’s attention and curiosity than the lot. The paint and restoration is driver quality and very presentable. The paint was done in VW Ruby Red which is exactly how it came from the factory. In my opinion one of THE best VW colors on the DC (I also love Turkis). The entire structural and arguable most often abused areas of this bus were either preserved, or in many areas completely and properly restored to near new conditions underneath. See pictures for this. One of the most important parts of buying a classic, especially a non galvanized German classic, is to buy solid, where it counts. This is as good as you'll find in that respect. All of the gates are straight and function as they should with any real past evidence of it being used commercially (as these were intended for) replaced or repaired and ready for service once again. The bed of the truck is in exceptional shape and the gates all line up as they should. Why they ever stopped making truck beds that open from the sides is beyond me! Several thousands of dollars spent recently on updating, conscious of era, the mechanical to make this bus a dependable 50 year old usable driver. Go to the beach, go to the lumber yard, go to the cruise nights, or go to the white mountains, and you will steal the show wherever you stop it. It’s probably pretty obvious I'm going to miss having this one... Interior again is well preserved and tidied up with original appearance a huge priority. Uncut dash, free of some walmart cd player, shifter free of some drilled out 8 ball knob, and (though arguably appropriate) no dice on the mirror. Find a picture of a 63 DC in the year 1963, and this is what you got. Rear windows are pop outs and most if not all rubber is brand new. Brakes and suspension just gone through, tires are great, engine just rebuilt, transmission healthy, and exhaust sounds the way it should as it pulls you down the road. No clunking, grinding, squeaking, vibrating, etc. I also have some short video’s I put together here so you can see it running and driving, which it does great! (I suggest being very cautious if buying a ‘running’ vehicle on Ebay without actually seeing it run in a video or in person, some people use the term ‘running’ petty loosely). These videos and all of the pictures in the ad were taken within the past week or two, so no need to worry about anything having changed. She’s a great bus. Click Here For Pics & Videos! Probably don't have to tell you this, but you may be surprised on some people’s expectations. Please ask questions before bidding and do not bid if you’re not going to follow through. I'm not asking $75K because its not a $75k bus. One was just listed for that, and this one is damn close, but not quite that… this is a bus you can/will enjoy. She is over 50 years old and she belongs on the road not on the trailer, and it should be used as these things were intended, not just put in a garage to collect dust. How I have always preferred them myself. I further suggest taking your time to understand how to treat your classics, and expect what anyone would have back when they were new regarding maintenance and so on. All that said this bus often gets the applause a $200K sports car could never compete with, so drive it, show it off, and for petes sake put some cargo in the bed! The bus is being sold as-is where is, all that jazz. Shipping is buyers responsibility but I will certainly help figure that out with you or prep the bus for pick up etc.. Unfortunately the 63 CA Black License Plate stays with me as a memento. Roof rack is included in buy it now price, or can be discussed if we're close. I am motivated, and I need the sale completed quick hence the price. Feel free to ask any questions and inspect the bus before you bid as arranged. I am selling off a tediously built collection to move my life into a new chapter. This bus will surely be missed for all the hours/days/months it took to find it, and I can nearly guarantee they will be entirely non affordable in short time. Includes title so no need to worry about registering. Ready to get in and drive! $1,000 deposit via PayPal due within 24 hours and non-refundable, full payment due within 72 hours (3 days). Payment must be made via wire transfer, cash in person, or cashiers check (ships upon check clearing)... wire is most simple and therefore obviously preferred. Shipping cost is buyer's responsibility. Bus is for sale locally as well and therefore I reserve right to end the auction early, unless of course you use Buy It Now, which is priced extremely reasonable at $42,500. Buy it now tends to disappear as soon as someone bids, so if you would like to make me an offer and do not see the Buy it now option just shoot me a message.