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Original Sf,calif.delivered Vw Bus Westfalia Camper Van Walkthru No Rust Driver on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:20007 Color: White /
 White
Location:

San Rafael, California, United States

San Rafael, California, United States
Advertising:
Engine:1600
Transmission:Manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
VIN: 239111457 Year: 1969
Sub Model: Walk Through Pop Top Driver
Make: Volkswagen
Exterior Color: White
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Interior Color: White
Trim: Pop Top
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: RWD
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 20,007
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. ... 

Your Bidding on a Early '69 Poptop Westfalia Walk Through Camper 


This particular bus left the factory on Jan. 21, 1969 and was sold through San Francisco here in Northern California.      

Original Owners Manual and Camping Manual  say that it was sold New in San Jose at  " Bob Himsl " on March 21, 1969, it also has Original Plastic sleeve that both manuals slip in from this same Dealer .

The bus is pretty complete with most of it's Original camper interior and is Rock Solid .   The only visible signs of rust are around battery tray (Common) and a very small spot on driver front floor. There are some very small bubbles on passenger side windshield.  Underneath is very nice looking along with rockers, doglegs, jack supports, nose, etc.

The bus has been Off the road for the last few years, but recently was put back on the road.  It has California current registration and according to receipts had a New Engine less then 1600 miles back at 18481, current milage now is 20007  .   The Engine receipt is dated April of 2003 for a total cost of $ 1756.31.   It is a brand new case and is blank along with new heads. 

The bus sports it's Original California black plates that it started life out with back in March of '69.  This is truely rare these days, and '69 is the last year for black plates in our state.

The bus is pretty straight but does have a few battle scars from a combination of bad drivers, both rear corners have some dents as visable in pics. also a small one up front.

Some of the interor wood should be replaced, as well as it needs a new poptop seal. Both front seats need new seat covers. Previous owner put some white rattle can on front floors the day before I bought it, this should come off with some lacquer thinner.

The bus has it's original mosquito net ,rear netting and childs cot, all rear upholstry seems to be Original.

The bus does run and drive as I have said earlier but it does need a small mechanical service on brakes, and all usual things needed when making a car a daily driver again. 

The bus is really a good one for someone to restore or make it there weekend warrior. Extremley tough to find a early Bay Westy like this anymore and a true california black plate bus from new .

Also the bus comes with it's " Birth Certificate " from Volkswagen in Germany showing how it started out life.

I have a link to over 100 pics if anyone wants to see detailed pics

Shipping to Europe is not a problem, I have a shipper and the Port of Oakland is only 45 minutes away.


* I have a correct Westfalia tent from this vintage in my private stock, the winner of the auction has the oppertunity to buy it for an additonal cost.  

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