1969 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van, Zero Miles On Rebuilt Tran on 2040-cars
Wheaton, Illinois, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1600cc
Mileage: 10
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Camper Van
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
This is a rare 1969 VW Westfalia, which I purchased a couple years ago from the original owner, Dorothy, who took loving care of it. The original owner had quite a story - went to high school with Marilyn Monroe, lived in a plum grove in Cupertino, CA (where Apple moved in and established headquarters), and drove the bus in the U.S. and Central America. There's some good provenance - see http://2069.us - the only reason I'm selling it is for financial reasons.
Everything is pretty solid - good motor, and I had a rebuilt transmission installed. Also put in new clutch, exhaust, heat exchanger. The title says 1970 because that's when they titled/bought it but the VIN number confirms that it's a 1969. (VIN # 239148825 left to right means Type 2, body style 3, 1969, #148,825)
Payment: Deposit of US $500.00 within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close. Full payment requires cashier's check.
Shipping: Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
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