1968 VW Double Door Panel For Sale
This VW panel van is a very special machine.
Not only is it an exceedingly uncommon "double door" version with sliding cargo doors
on both sides, it also has a great history behind it.
Currently located in France, it was restored about 10 years ago in Southern California
by the Kimball family, the promoters of the famed Bug In events.
The restoration was done to match the long lost Orange County International Raceway
support van that was always trackside at the Bug Ins as well as other events at the track.
The original Bus was provided to OCIR by Chick Iverson VW Porsche in nearby
Newport Beach California.
The hand painted logos were done in exacting detail by the legendary
Tim Leventry who is sadly no longer with us.
The Kimball family kept this Bus until 2018 when it was sold to
a French collector that at the time was living in California.
He brought it back to France with him in 2019 and
has since put a lot of time and effort into improving the vehicle inside and out.
The paint and bodywork was done roughly 10 years ago and still shows
very well. It is not without flaw, but it is definitely attractive and well done.
The double sliding side doors is a very uncommon option
especially for a US spec delivery van such as this.
The access to each side is really handy as well as fun for events and camping.
I can recall at some past VW Bus events that frisbee throwing contests
would happen with a short line-up of double door models.
The double door option seems more common in the split screen years,
but this being an early Bay window model, I really cant recall seeing more than just a few
in my many years of VW events.
Its a great looking Bus!
Since its purchase from the Kimball family in 2018,
significant work has been done underneath and mechanically.
Very clean in the engine room
Painted nicely even in the deep corners.
Very clean around the battery area.
This 1600cc dual port engine has been cleanly detailed and runs dual carbs.
Not flashy, but fine. Well tuned and fitted with quality parts.
Interior has been very cleanly undated during current ownership as well
The interior panels were all installed and a fantastic fiberglass headliner for a clean and smooth look.
The rear seat folds out into a camping bed making this very usable for traveling and
the fun overnight camping events.
I love the look of this headliner treatment! Super clean!
All new interior panels.
Nice clean flooring and tasteful upholstery
Walk through front seats for easy access into the cargo area.
Front cab door panels in good shape
Floors and body of this Bus are very solid
Dash and seats look awesome.
Very well kept and well done.
Drivers floor looks solid and clean as well
New visors
Functional and simple controls
Hop in and travel the world!
Exterior details show a very good body and well finished with new rubber and trim
Very clean
A couple very small stone chips on the nose from use, but no notable damage
Original door handle has some minor pitting in the chrome
Proper instructional decals on the gas flap
Sliding door carrier detail shot
Back out in a bit of sun for a few more beauty shots
Fantastic!
The seller is well skilled at auto shipping and import/export
Sending this Bus anywhere in the world is not a problem
and I am sure he can handle it at a favorable rate.
The underside of the Bus has had a lot of recent work as well,
Narrowed front beam with dropped spindles and front disc brakes.
Rear suspension lowered with adjustable spring plates.
Transmission is a modified IRS box with 4.37 ring and pinion.
A couple scuffs on the muffler but nothing bad.
Super straight body on this rig, even the rear apron.
Very dry and clean under the engine
Mega solid
Looking very good indeed!
Jacking points are all rock solid
I just love it when they are like this!
No excuses, nothing hiding under layers of undercoating.
What you see here is solid and clean.
Disc brakes
Solid solid solid!!
In closing this a very neat Bus with a great back story and theme
that represents one of the most celebrated times and places in the performance VW
scene of Southern California.
Asking
$49,000 obo
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