1968 VW (TYPE 2) DOUBLE CAB PICKUP

Price: - Item location: Abilene, Texas, United States
Description:

1968 Volkswagen Pickup

Unicorns Do Exist !!


For Sale at “NO RESERVE!”

At the End of this Auction, Some Lucky Bidder will be the Owner of this Terrific Little VW ….


A Rare 1968 VW (Type 2) Double Cab Pickup

Adult Owned and Driven ( in Good Ole Dry West Texas ) for the Past 24 Years.

Used Only as a Recreational Vehicle for Family Vacations, Outings and Events. Hence the Low Miles Driven during those 24 Years.


It has an OEM 1500cc Engine. It is not the original Engine, which Had 99,800 Gently Used Miles, But is an Engine that was completely Rebuilt in Late 2002 By The Local VW Dealership. They Started the Rebuild Using a New Block, and did a Complete Rebuild of All Parts.


Currently The Odometer Shows 9,467 due to Miles Driven ( 11,467 )

Since The Overhaul 20 Years Ago.


The Engine and 4 Speed Manual Transmission are STRONG !


Just had a Tune-up in January 2023, including Rebuild Carb, New Fuel Pump and New Battery installed. As always, Done by the Local VW Dealer, Who happens to be a Personal Friend of The Owner of the VW.


All maintenance for the Past 24 years has been done at the VW Dealership.


Vehicle Had a Complete Repaint in February 2002, and a New Set of Body Rubber.


14 inch Tires all have Good Tread.

Spare Tire Mounted under the Front Seat.


As a Nod to the Phrase "GARAGE KEPT", It Still Has The Factory Installed Dash, in EXCELLENT condition. Also, The Headliner is the Original installed at the Factory.


The Data-Plate shows:

426 ( Date Built 4/26/68 )

507 ( Vent Wing Windows in The Back Side Windows )

525 ( Seat Belts )

265 ( Type 2 Pickup )

131 ( Pearl White Paint )

US ( Built for Shipment to US )


Some Non-Factory Items:

A Modern 12V “Swamp Cooler” A/C (Shown in Photos.)

Rare VW Parts Manual

Miscellaneous Small Parts


As Shown in the Photos, there is some surface rust, including from usage of a Front Bra.

There is only one spot that has penetrated the Body Panel. You can see that it is only the size of the tip of a Finger.


It has a Clean Texas Title.

Also has a “Year Of Manufacture” Texas license Plate, with Registration good thru end of March 2023.


This a Great ( RARE ) Classic Vehicle that needs to go to Someone that will use and Appreciate i, as the Current Owners Have.


Vehicle is Located in Abilene, Texas. 150 miles West of Fort Worth.

Vehicle is Absolutely Road Ready to go Anywhere, Anytime.


Winning Bidder will Pay $500 deposit within 48 Hours and the Balance On or Before picking up the Vehicle within 10 Days. Cash, Wire-Transfer or Certified Funds Only, unless Other Arrangements are Agreed to in Advance.


Shipping Arrangements will be the Responsibility of the Buyer.

Remember, any Carrier will be Working for You, and They will be working with You in regard to inspection, pickup, transport and Delivery.


Remember, This is a NO RESERVE Auction. This Vehicle will be SOLD.