1965 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

1600 (85.5mm bore)

Manual (4 speed)

225026475

Clear

Gasoline

I have owned this 1965 VW microbus since 1973. I purchased it in Southern California. At the time of purchase vehicle mileage was 98, 822 miles. Chassis VIN# is 225026475 and engine # is H0540325 (at time of purchase). Since 1980 it has been parked inside my garage. Since 2006 this bus has been registered as inoperable with the California DMV. It is now registered as operable and drivable. I have rebuilt the engine twice (1974 & 1986) and installed a rebuilt transmission in 1979. During the first engine rebuild I cut an access window into the engine compartment (see photos) to make working on the engine easier. Over time I have installed an external oil cooler, external oil filter, electric fuel pump, a 019 distributor and a 12v alternator and new front floor mat. I replaced the original gas tank with a 16 gal tank. I have replaced the reduction boxes bearings. In 1974 I cut a walk way through the bulkhead behind the front seats to have better access to the inside of the bus for camping purposes. In 2013, I repaired this damage with a replacement bulkhead that I riveted to the existing bulkhead pieces (see photos). I planned on restoring this bus but my funds slowly were used for home improvement projects. I have decided to sell my bus to someone who hopefully will restore it to its former glory. I have kept a maintenance diary of all the work I have done on this vehicle from 1973 to 2014. The picture of the front of the bus shows primer where I welded closed the holes that held the spare tire holder. I have taken numerous pictures of before and after for just about all the restoration work I have done. I repaired 2 areas on the cargo floor (where seats bolt to floor). Most of the outside primer areas are where I sanded out deep gouges in the paint, removed rust, reworked old body filler areas (4 small accident damage areas) with new body filler. I have lots of the old parts (009 distributor, Solex 30PICT 1 carburetor, mechanical fuel pump, 2 hub caps, 2 side vent scoops, misc nuts and bolts. New parts not installed on vehicle include a clutch cable, a battery floor plate and cargo door rubber stopper. I have not been able to loosen the rear wheel hub nuts. I have original copy of my first California registration card dated 9/1/1973. This vehicle is sold as is.