1967 Volkswagen Bus 251 - Deluxe, Walk through

1967 Volkswagen Deluxe Bus
Model 251 - Deluxe Walk through
Production Date: August 9, 1966
I am the forth owner and have owned it for 6 years. This is not a perfectly restored, show condition bus. Bus is very complete and has original, not reproduction parts. The only thing I know it is missing is 3 of the wheel beauty rings. The bus was painted (exterior only) by one of the previous owners (PO). It is a very solid and mostly rust free bus. It is an early 1967 model and does not have reverse lights like later ones. 1967 was the first year of 12 volt electrical system from factory.

- Paint is in it's original colors of Velvet Green and Pearl White. One of PO's had the bus painted in the 80's or possibly early 90's. He then used the bus as a daily driver for a number of years. The paint, particularly on the passenger side, has a number of scratches and chips...just normal use, parking lot stuff, nothing major.

- Seats are Grey Vinyl with white piping (also from the 80's/early 90's). Seats are correct and original including the 1967 short (2/3) middle seat.

- Original Middle and Rear Seat Kick Panels are present.

- Interior panels are original VW panels in fair condition. They are mostly the original Platinum/Platinum Mesh panels that came on the bus, however, two panels are not. The long panel in the back and the panel to the right of the 3rd row of seats are grey and from an earlier deluxe bus. I do have, and will include, the original Platinum/Platinum Mesh long panel but it is not in as good of condition as the panel that is currently in the bus.

- Shelf under the dash has the original Platinum vinyl.

- Safari Windows are original VW, not aftermarket. I believe they are older since the glass has the larger VW/Sigla logo. Even the 'one-eyed duck' that holds the wipers is an original, not reproduction.

- Has original VW factory deluxe sunroof withroof windows. Skylight windows and all other glass on the bus, is correct and original VW/Sekurit.The bus was presented as an all original bus when I purchased it in 2013 but it does not have thebelly pans underneath the cargo area. Code 130 on the M plate = Deluxe without sunroof and roof windows. The roof is not original to the bus and added by one of the PO's prior to repaint.

- Roof / Sunroof Headliners were redone by PO and are in very good condition.

- Deluxe Clock is original and working.

- Electrical system is all in good working condition. Front parking lights, headlights (high and low beam) and turn signals work. Windshield wipers work. Rear brake lights and turns signals work. Rear license plate light works. Dash lights (fuel gauge, speedo and clock) all work and dimmer control works. Emergency flashers work.
Overhead front and rear lights work as well.

- All original Deluxe exterior trim is present and in good condition.

- Jailbars and luggage bars are all original and complete.

- The original brown floor mats, seat stand mats, walk through ramp mat are all present and in good condition.

- Tires are original style bias-ply BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls from Coker Tire and have ~ Low miles on them. Rims (including spare) have been powder coated.

- Original seatbelts are present in front and rear. Missing belts to middle seat. 1967 was first year seatbelts came stock from factory.

- All windows are original glass, are in good working condition, and all have their original latches.

- The interior lights are working and have the original lenses. The exterior lights are also all working and original.

- Rear hatch hinges have the original hinge covers.

- The engine currently in the bus is a longblock that PO bought from MOFOCO in Milwaukee, WI. It is a single port like the original and has less than 6,000 miles on it. I have the original engine in a crate and it will be included in the sale. It was running well when pulled by PO.

- I have a 1987 letter that one of the PO's obtained from VW listing the production date (August 9th, 1966), color codes and engine number.

- The transmission is the original with reduction gear boxes. It works and shifts great. Clutch was replaced when engine was installed.

- Front Spindles, Wheel Bearings, Brake lines, cylinders and shoes were replaced during my ownership. Shocks are in good shape.

- PO put under 1,000 miles on the bus in the 15 years he owned it. I have put less than 5,000 miles on it driving it all over the SF bay area, up and down Highway 1, and over to Bugorama in Sacramento. It runs and drives great and is a pleasure to drive.

- Total mileage on the bus is unknown. The speedo in the bus is not original (date stamp incorrect).

- I have the original Owner's Manual and it will be included.

Vehicle is available for inspection by appointment to bidders prior to auction close.

License are included with sale ONLY if buyer lives in California.

Vehicle is sold "as is, where is”, with no warranty either expressed or implied.

Non-refundable deposit of $2,000.00 required within 24 hours of auction end. Full payment within 7 days.

Any and all shipping arrangements and cost are the responsibility of the buyer. Storage is not available, pick up must be within a reasonable amount of time.