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1958 Volkswagen Single Cab Transporter - Includes Two Motors on 2040-cars

Year:1958 Mileage:999999 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Downey, California, United States

Downey, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4 Speed Gear Reduction
Engine:1200
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1973759 Year: 1958
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Single Cab Transporter
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 999,999
Exterior Color: Blue
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Offered is a 1958 Volkswagen single cab transporter.   It's been in our family for more than 15 years.  It was last driven in 2006 when my dad had knee replacement surgery.  It ran and drove well at that time.  Overall, it's in decent shape.  It's complete and has some rust.

The truck currently doesn't run.  We installed an ignition switch (lost ignition key), removed an aftermarket radio, and restored the original connectors.  (This is why the parcel tray and steering column mounting bracket are not in place, but are in the vehicle.)

I believe it can be put back into driving condition relatively easily.  The parts that aren't seen on the vehicle (rear apron, rear bumper) are in the storage compartment under the bed.

We purchased the truck more than 15 years ago from someone in Long Beach, CA.  We recently registered it in South Dakota because we were relocating there.  However, we decided not to take it with us.   The VW includes vintage yellow and black California license plates.

Vehicle may be picked up in Downey, CA.

  • Complete - needs restoration
  • Later rear bumper - not press bumper
  • 1200cc motor (installed) / 1776cc motor (included)
  • 4 speed gear reduction
  • 6 crowsfoot wheels
  • Bed floor is diamond plate.  Rear 1/3 is hinged to access engine bay
  • Spare parts included (mechanical, rear apron, some new window seals)
  • Bad paint job - paint peeling and cracking
  • Prior front-end damage
  • Incorrect taillights
Extra 1776cc Motor
  • Never started
  • DMS-C/W 8 dowel crankshaft
  • Rimco rebuilt con rods
  • Mahle 90.5 pistons and liners
  • Rimco case machine work
  • High volume oil pump with spin-on filter
  • Kennedy HD pressure plate
  • Daiken HD clutch disc
  • Dual port heads, 40 x 35.5 SS valves, dual valve springs, mild porting
  • Bolt together, HD rocker shafts (stock ratio)
  • Bugpack chromoly pushrods
  • 44 IDF Webers (not HPMX)
  • Bosch 009 distributor
  • Doghouse oil cooler and shroud





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