Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon (1958)

Sale price: US $19,500.00 Make an Offer

Condition: Used Year: 1958
Mileage: 100,000 Make: Volkswagen
Vehicle Title: Clear Model: Bus/Vanagon
For Sale By: Private Seller

Los Angeles, California, United States

Vehicle description

1958 VW Panel bus with amazing patina and unique character. German. Vintage graphics on paint. Originally Dove Blue. Engine compartment still wears original color. Dry, solid bus. Some rust here and there (neutralized) but a lot better than most. Solid floors, chassis, inner nose bottom lip, torsion bar area, parcel tray, all critical points etc. . Two owners from same family since new. Was a logo"d delivery van in the late 50"s early 60"s. CA bus. Converted to 12V. Strong period built performance dual port 1600 with Porsche 356 Zenith NDIX carb, aluminum manifold, 009, full flow oil cooling and filter. Engine accelerates very smooth and has excellent power. Cruises the highway and climbs hills smoothly. Gas tank lever works. Smooth transmission with reduction boxes. Heater works. Bus drives great and stops good. Would not hesitate to drive anywhere.
All doors work good. Good steering. All tail lights, brakes lights, turn signals, hi-lo beam, license plate, cargo area, dash lights work. Original: honeycomb glass tail lights, front emblem, drivers visor, all door handles and latches, original key, speedometer, CA blue commercial plates, crank start apron, spare tire and jack. . Comes with the original matching numbers 36hp motor. 15 X 10 two piece Centerline aluminum rear wheels included (if you would like to use big meat tires in the rear). Wood panels in interior. Vintage Indian Motorcycles sticker on rear window.
This bus is a super treat to drive and sounds great. Safari windows make it a pleasure to cruise in the open air. If you are looking for an amazing early commercial bus that"s not your typical bus, you have found it. Clean CA title with current registration in my name. Ready to drive and enjoy daily. Perfect bus for business advertising, branding, photo-bus, vintage delivery van, or just straight cruising. Please contact me and ask any questions you may have. Bid with confidence and thanks for looking.
Brand new as of June 1st 2017:
Tires
Battery
Speedometer cable
All German fuel lines, full-flow fuel filter, oil, valves set, new spark plug wires, all new oil lines
Engine main seal and flywheel o-ring with end play set
German engine bay seal
Oil cap gasket
Complete Sachs Clutch kit
Carburetor air filter
Fresh air hoses
German gas tank petcock and new strainer
Gas tank filler neck boot
Front floor mat,
Side view mirrors and stems,
Horn button and 12V horn
Cargo door strap
License plate light, lens and gasket
Front license plate holders
Full Transmission service from box to box with new German axle seal kits, German axle boots, input shaft seal and new trans oil
Rear brake hoses, calipers and shoes
Front brake calipers
Full brake system flushed and power bled
All zerk fittings greased
Empi single quiet pack exhaust with new riser block offs, gaskets, and new install kit
Dash deluxe drink basket
Rear view mirror
Wiper blades
Wolfsburg West door panel screws
Shifter lock and rubber boot
Safari windows with deluxe wiper shafts, one eyed duck holder, off set antenna
Located in Los Angeles, Califronia. Buyer responsible for vehicle pick up and shipping. Cheers.