This is without a doubt the very coolest VW Bus we have ever come through our hands.
It is a true 1 owner original survivor and it's also one of the most desireable models of VW
that there is, the 23 Window Deluxe Microbus with Walk Thru front seats.
Original paint, original number matching engine, original black California plates, heck even the
original sales invoice is here from when the owners bought it brand new in Los Angeles in 1962.
It has been here in Southern California it's whole life and has been amazingly well maintained.
Every tank of gas was documented, the Bus regularly serviced by either the VW dealer or top end
independant shops around Los Angeles and Orange County. Big pile of the service receipts to prove it.
And the buyer of this one will be buying it directly from the original owner!
Not only is the Bus amazing all by itself, the history of it makes it even more special.
Here's a photo dating back to 1968 showing the Bus in use by the family.
That;s a whole load of kids!
The Bus was used by Emelia, the wife of the family as her daily driver
for many many years.
The Bus took the family on many adventures as well, including this 1970 trip to the Sequoia forest.
They camped in it and had a wonderful life. This photo from 1967 shows one of the adventures.
There are many more original photos of the family and the Bus that are included in the sale
(photos digitally...but prints can be made)
Here's the original owners today with their trusty companion.
The Bus has been in storage for about 14 years and they have finally decided that it is time to find
it the best possible home with a true VW enthusiast, who will preserve and pamper the Bus for years to come.
Its an emotional sale of course, but they feel it is wise to find it the best home possible while they are able to.
We have taken the Bus in and supplied some serious hours detailing and preserving the vehicle to bring it to glory once again.
The original paintwork has polished up beautifully and it has the most wonderful look and feel to it.
There is simply nothing that compares to a good original vehicle.
It's not showroom perfect but with 44 years of use and 130,000 miles, it does show extremely well.
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Here's a quick shot of the interior, we are just finishing the interior detailing this week and will have more detailed photos
shortly. The door panels and floor mats are all original, the seats and headliner were redone through a dealer back
many years ago and their patina matches the Bus beautifully.
