Description

This 1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus was initially delivered in Charleston, South Carolina, and was imported to the UK in 2007 before it was acquired by the seller in England in 2013. Body and chassis repairs were completed, and the bus was repainted in Sea Blue and Blue White under prior ownership. Work in 2023 included overhauling the 1,776cc…

About the Panel Van

Windowless commercial variant offering maximum cargo space. Same air-cooled mechanicals as passenger models. Period signwriting and commercial history adds character. Increasingly converted to campers but original panel vans scarce and desirable.

Known Issues to Watch For

Rust in sills, floor sections, and around windows. Engine cooling critical in vans. Reduction box issues on early models. Fuel system corrosion. Cab door hinges wear and crack. Difficult to source correct glass. Seals perish allowing water ingress.

Desirable Options

Samba specification (extremely valuable). Split windscreen. Original paint. 1500cc engine conversion. Safari windows. Westfalia camping interior. Matching numbers. Period accessories and camping equipment.

1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus

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