1962 VW 23 Window Deluxe Microbus For Sale

This Bus has just emerged from a three year long restoration process at the hands of a few local
VW restoration sources. Its a restoration that I personally kept tabs on for the owner and the end result is
very agreeable. I wont be cocky and claim it's the best one that there has ever been, because it is not
but it is certainly not a "quickie" job by an amateur as many Busses these days seem to be.

The Bus has come a very long way since I first layed eyes on it...


In fact...here is a "before" shot for you. Pretty straight and complete, but painted with a brush
and neglected for many many years. It doesnt look too bad in this photo actually...but it needed a LOT of love.

Now today the transformation is complete and it has been returned to it's former glory.
The body was stripped to bare metal by hand and the needed metal repair done.
Countless hours spent getting the body smooth again and the finish paintwork is very nice indeed.
It was one of those projects that seemed to take forever but when it came out of the bodyshop it was
a true night and day difference...well worth the wait.

Once it emerged from the bodyshop (West Coast Collision in La Habra CA) it travelled to Kustom 1 Upholstery (Orange CA) where Octavio and his
skilled crew attacked the interior of the Bus, and then to BFY Obsolete (Orange CA) for assembly, wiring and mechanicals
and Bob Lacoste in the back room there did a fabulous job getting it all together.

All new everything when it comes to the window seals and trimming and such.


The correct early 15" Bus wheels were restored and fitted with new hubcaps with hand painted centers.
The tires are modern radials with excellent tread and understated black sidewalls.
(Wide whitewalls can be added if that's what you dream of...Ive got a good source for them)

The rocker panels are sraight and solid and the correct deluxe aluminum trim is extremely clean.

Original belly pans underneath. Minor repairs were done to them rather than replacing them with aftermarket metal.

New stainless steel spears on the engine vents.

Nice clean tail side...correct muffler and exhaust...note the little tip poking out under the bumper.
Correct aluminum trims on the bumpers as well.
(California year of manufacture plate is for display only...not registered to the bus...but dang it looks sweet on there!)

Original German taillight lenses.

One little poke bump on the passenger side bumper guard... and a couple of touch up spots.

The engine compartment is very very clean and well detailed.

1600cc dual port engine with 12 volt electrics is a very nice upgrade from the original 40 horse unit.
Very well detailed and loaded with new parts...a great runner.
Stock transmission was just serviced and it shifts smoothly.
Front axle beam has just been rebuilt with all new bearings and bushings, rebuilt spindles, all new brakes, etc.
Turn key, ready to roll.

Super clean...

Engine tins were all powder coated, all new hardware, new carburator, all new lines, hoses, wires, etc.

Engine compartment was painted up well and the fuel tank was detailed too.

Proper deck-lid prop.

Very clean under the lid.

Under the engine is very tidy as well.

Driver's side rocker shot.

Very straight and smooth down the sides and a nice smooth paint quality.

New horn.

Splash guard is in place and clean and pretty.

Pretty Bus.

Chrome VW emblem is gorgeous.

Original Hella logo headlight lenses, nice new turn signal lenses...everything nicely detailed.
New wipers and wiper shafts as well which look and work well.

Clean at the seam...

One little ding at the bottom edge of one of the bumper guards.

New "Elephant Ear" mirrors.

All new skylight window rubber and a beautifully redone sunroof with beige canvas cover.

Nothing like letting in the sun in a Bus like this...and the corner windows of the 23 window Busses provide amazing
visability when you are driving a Bus like this around.
Note the "jailbars" re all in place in the luggage area.

Ok...the outside looks really nice...but how about the inside?
All right...I'll show you...

The simplistic dashboard and controls in these Busses are awesome!
Very clean and tidy in here.
Nice restored steering wheel with the proper Wolfsburg crest horn push.

New floor mat up front, clean pedals and controls.
Note the "church key" in it's holder (used to open the fuel door and engine lid)

Seat upholstery is excellent.

Odometer reads 96,800 miles. Unsure what the actual milege on the Bus is, but there are perhaps
less than 100 miles on the Bus since completion of the restoration...it is very fresh!

Rubber knee guard is in place, nice new hardware and clean switches.

Front floors are very clean.

Same on the passenger side.

Deluxe door panels are super clean and all freshly restored.

Nice to see clen fresh hardware in spots like this...so often they just get painted over.

Looks very clean.

Another shot of the restored steering wheel.

Dash clock and cigar lighter.
(non functional...no smoking in this cream puff!)

Original "M" code plate shows production date as 10/20/1961
Option code 378 = US Spec with 6 pop out windows.
Original Delivery Port UA= Los Angeles
Model 241 (Deluxe Microbus with Sunroof) Original colors BGR SR= Beige Grey and Sealing Wax Red.
Final numbers are the chassis number.

Headliner is beautifully done in the proper cloth material.

Bulkhead panels are excellent.


Center seat is superb and has the proper grab handles and side kick panel.

Rear set features the proper luggage bar on the back.

Original kick panel below (sorry for the fuzzy photo)

Center seat kick panel.

Dark great carpet on the floor.
Nice new door check straps, rubber material at the bulkhead base.

Floors in the cargo area are super clean.

New grab handle (one base trim split...picky picky picky)

Ashtray.

Coat hooks and nice clean latches.

Grooved sunroof handle, nice clean airbox, domelights look nice too.

Very nice fit and finish to the headliner.

Even under the sunroof.

Door panels.

Opened up out back...

Very nice German square weave carpet in the luggage area.

Well fit and pretty.

That's a whole lot of windows!!

Latch is clean and the panel nice on the hatch.
Nice bright clean new hardware really catches the eye.

So...if you are in the market for a nicely restored 23 Window Bus...this is an excellent choice indeed.
Freshly done, a lot of time and money invested in this Bus and the end result is one very nice piece.
Just turn the key and enjoy!

Asking
$59,750 obo