1965 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Westfalia Minivan/Van

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

Audio Player Copyright 2009 Ver2.04 You are bidding on a beautiful 1966 VW Westfalia Model SO 42 Camping Car – one of the finest examples in existence from the penultimate production year of VW’s spit window Pop Top Westy. A perennial show winner and now the subject of a three page feature in the July 2010 issue of Dune Buggies and Hot VW’s magazine (at newsstands now), this sweet Westy has been meticulously cared for a number of years by one of this nation’s leading VW enthusiasts. It is a genuine numbers-matching, 100% correct and complete Wetfalia camping car, clean and attractive, with all of VW’s original SO-42 camping options that will add to your fun, including the ultra-rare Westy Big Top Tent. Driven just 61,800 documented miles from new, we have original window sticker and dealer invoice dating from the day it was delivered – June 3, 1965, as well as a 3 ring binder containing maintenance and repair receipts from day one. It is a multiple trophy winner – this incredible Westy took Best in Class trophies at the April 2010 VW Texas Classis in Fredericksberg. It is a special machine – an impressive, appreciating collectible that would be an asset to any private collection – fully functional with many years of appreciation ahead of it. Vintage Volkswagen spit window Westfalia campers are in big demand today because of their increased desirability. This one is an absolute treasure, and I believe it will surely please the lucky winner of this auction. And, at my own expense, I will deliver this great Westy to the winning bidder anywhere in the Continental United States via licensed, bonded and insured auto carrier. Major Advantages: Excellent exterior condition and appearance. Excellent mechanical condition – original drivetrain driven just 61,800 original documented miles. Immaculate Interior, very original and complete, in superior condition. Big Top Tent – complete, seldom seen and super rare. The extraordinary benefit of free delivery to you. Other special items: Original Westfalia curtains – in the rare factory pattern assigned to the first 667 copies in the 1965 build year. Original uncut dash – gleaming and simple. Original cab kick panels. Original front floor mats. Original side-step. Original hella headlamp lenses. Original VW chrome hubcaps. Original children’s hammock canvas and support brackets. Original-style Westy luggage roof rack with new wood slats. Original windshield washer system (inoperative) Original removable jumpseat over walkthrough aisleway. Original VW Delog front windshield glass. Original front lap seat belts. Original camping interior. Original clamshell light covers in camping compartment. Original mustard vinyl camping upholstery. Original Hehr Jalousie crank windows restored to like-new with cleaning, polishing and new glass. New Hella front turn-signal lenses. New TMI front seat covers. New roof rail ladder. New pop-top tent canvas. New bud vase on dash. EMPI cab steps. Historically, the Westy’s original owner took delivery from Douglas Motor Corporation in Summit, New Jersey on June 3, 1965, paying the sum of $3,381.95 after undercoating, side step and seat belts were added – a small fortune at the time. The engine was rebuilt at 51,000 miles and the Westy eventually was purchased by a Dallas attorney who intended to restore it, but never got around to it. Our current renowned enthusiast purchased it in 2002 and treated it to a complete exterior and interior restoration, and then zoomed off to the shows, consistently landing trophy after trophy. Mechanically, this Westy is powered by its original 1500cc powerplant – engine No. 0929145 – and it runs perfectly. It was rebuilt at 51,000 original miles, and has never needed any attention since, but for routine maintenence. It starts without hesitation and sounds exactly as it should. It needs absolutely nothing at all – it is very tight and solid, and waiting to take you wherever you’d like to go. It is mated to its original 4 speed manual transmission which shifts smoothly and flawlessly. With its original gear reduction boxes, it has plenty of get up and go. Top speed is 55 - 60MPH. Brakes are in good order. It rides great and goes down the road good and straight. Tire tread is 95% - the Camper rides on new P185/R14 radial blackwalls and has a matching spare in the rear hatch wheel well. Recent mechanical updates include: Fresh oil. New points. Valves, brakes and clutch fully adjusted. Seat belts for two – there are two original belts up front. Original Bilstein jack (looks never-used) and original German tool kit in leatherette pouch are included. Electrical system is in excellent working order, and it is the stronger, more reliable 12 volt electrical system (1967 was the first year that VW transitioned from 6 volt electronics to 12 volt). All exterior lighting including headlamps, parking, turn signal and tag lights function properly. Horn, wipers, dash gauges, indicators and dash lights are all operational, as is the dome light and the two wall-mounted camping section lamps. Exterior-wise, this great Westfalia is exceptionally attractive because our enthusiast-restorer disassembled and removed the interior, stripped it inside and out to bare metal, shot it with PPG etching primer, then PPG heavy fill primer, blocked, then shot with PPG’s Concept Acrylic Urethane single-stage mixed to VW’s original code L-87 Pearl White. The pop-top wheels and bumpers were given the same treatment, then a coat of L-82 Silver White. It is very straight with no evidence of any collision repair. Genuine VW chrome hubcaps. Front split windshield glass is original VW Delog-logo’d with no chips or cracks. All original Securit side, vent and rear window glass. Interior-wise, you will find the original rubber mats in the walk-thru section in excellent condition. Original cab roof panels. The front door panels were beautifully recovered. The front seat upholstery by TMI is new. Front and camping section doors, rear hatch door and engine door are in good working order. The Westfalia laminated cabinets and interior paneling are beautiful, and the original Westfalia mustard yellow upholstery is in excellent condition. Heater and ventilation levers work fine, and all louvered windows, screens and vent window locks are in good order. Original Westfalia SO 42 Camping Car Items include the following: Westfalia Big Top Tent – a rare and highly desirable item. 100% complete and original – including all telescoping tubular frame poles, angle supports, ridge tubes, connecting straps, hooks and connecting boot, Tent and pole bags are present – tent bag is reproduction in excellent condition, pole bag is original and very worn. Includes pegs, peg bag, stakes, and guy ropes. Zippers are in good condition. Zippered screens are free of rips and tears. Tent has one four inch tear at corner roof grommet. Pop Top roof section with new tent canvas, free of rips or tears. Original assist handles. New pop top weatherstrip roof seal. Ventilation openings (3), screened, with weather flaps, Velcro secured. Fold-away dinette table with hinged leg and retaining strap. Two folding utility tables with telescoping arms. Whatnot (spice) cabinet mounted on aft camping section door. Front (rear facing) bench seat with storage area underneath. Rear bench with seat that unfolds to become a full sized double bed. Original mustard yellow Westfalia upholstery. Matching spare tire cover. Rear Deck Mattress. Storage Locker under rear bench seat. Ceiling and walls are paneled. Ceiling Cabinet. Two wall lamps, 12 volt. 110 – 125 volt electrical receptacle with double outlets. Original Westy curtains in rare factory pattern. Fully functional louvered windows with removable screens. Icebox – 2.9 cubic feet - with ice rack and drain. Water tank – 6.6 gallons (inoperable) Utensil compartment. Clothes closet with vanity mirror and hanging hooks. Linen cabinet. Children’s hammock with end cover. Repro Westfalia Luggage rack. Connection roof molding for Big Top Tent All camping seat and bed upholstery and hammock canvas are clean and are in excellent condition. All screens, cabinet latches, roof tie-downs, restraining straps and snap fasteners function properly. The Ice box cabinet has remained fully functional over the ages. The wood-grained cabinet paneling looks fabulous. You can call me, Ray Hair, at 817-988-5238 (c) for more information about this beautiful vintage 21 window Microbus or contact me by email with questions. Please go to the top of the auction page and click ME, just to the right of my user ID, cars20thcentury, to go to my eBay ABOUT ME page for more information. There, you can click through to my website, cars20thcentury, for details about my exciting, recently concluded eBay auctions and about my experience with vintage Microbuses. Although you can find other nice VW Type 2’s available, you’ll not find the correctness, originality and the collectible appreciation you’ll get with this example. Please review my feedback and bid with confidence. Don’t forget to add me to your list of favorite sellers – be the first to know about my future offerings. International buyers – worldwide shipping is available from the port of Houston, Texas. Delivery to Houston is included in the final sale price. All other costs associated with international shipping are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please go to www.horizonautoshipping.com for an oceangoing freight quote. This presentation, item description, all photos and text are copyright 2010 by Ray Hair, all rights reserved. Use without permission is a violation of applicable laws. All questions will be answered except those concerning reserve price, which will not be disclosed. No trades. Bids are subject to cancellation if bidder fails or refuses to respond to requests for contact information. This great Samba Microbus is available for inspection by appointment to bidders only in Denton, Texas prior to auction close and is sold “as is”, with no warranty either expressed or implied. This great 1965 Westy could possibly be the nicest, cleanest of all early VW Westfalia campers on the market today. Because of their economy and an increase in collector and special interest demand, these early original split window Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia pop top campers are getting harder and harder to find, particularly in such exceptional condition. It is an excellent investment. Over time and with proper care, this beautiful vintage camper will continue to grow in value. If you’ve been waiting for a nice vintage VW Camper to show, to drive down to the ocean, to run around town and be seen in, or to just stretch out in and drive, wait no more. Get ready to compete in the 2010 summer car shows and bid to win this great Westy. Go on, give up and go for it – you only live once! You’ll have the rest of your life to enjoy it. And remember, it will be delivered to you as a benefit of your purchase. Thank you for your time, Good Luck and Happy Bidding!