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Vw Bus Double Cab 1964 Volkswagon (crew Cab) on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:85400 Color: repaint in the early
Location:

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

1964 Double cab.

- 1600 Dual Port built by Jeff Wilson at Mears Metal Products (http://www.mearsracing.com/) with less than 1500 miles since he built the motor.  This bus is mechanically sound and goes down the road.

- Original Canvas structure included for the coverd wagon look (Canvas is long gone) which is amazing to still have this.

- 85k we believe original miles as the odometer works

- 12 volt conversion

- Progressive Weber Carb

- Tires as new

- Brakes excellent

- Reduction boxes sealed and do not leak

- This bus drives and stops and goes down the road without issue

This is my fathers and he has had this since the mid 90s.  this bus is stored the last 40 years and sees less than 100 miles a year.  It has been repainted on the outside and the paint is showing it's age.  It photo graphs beeter than it looks in person.  I do not want to say Nicest VW in city etc. because condition is relative to someones expectations.  It can be seen in person in Minneapolis, MN so please understand we are making our best attempt to accurately describe this bus.

The Good:

- One of the best motor builders in the world is a family friend and built this engine as a favor

- Mechanically Sound

- Original Canvas metal frame and wooden bows

- This bus even accelerates up hill and is a great driver. 

- Tailgate and folding sides all solid

The Bad:

- Paint is showing it's age (Chiping paint on drivers side where folding gate drops.  Chipped paint where seat belts fall out and hit the side)

- Drivers side eye window latch broken

- Rubber seals around windows / doors deterating

- Some corrosion underneath. it was addressed and undercoated

- Canvas missing for covered wagon (You can get new canvas as the Frame and structure is included)

- It was a exterior repaint in the early 80's

- 1964 this is not a restored bus and will show flaws that are normal for a 50 yearold vehicle

 

This bus can be inspected by serious buyers, it is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction at anytime for any reason.  Please understand I am not looking for advice or knowledge and would appreciate only serious inquires and not someone who is looking for a friend. The bus can be shipped overseas it has a clear Indiana title in prior owners name. It can stay for a few weeks as shipping is figured out as long as it is payed in full. Once this goes back to storage - that is where it will stay and I will wheel it out in 20 years and try again.

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