1968 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA 36670 Miles RED BUS 1600 Manual

1968 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon -- Description

BECAUSE LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING CAR!! The Classic Car Gallery 2316 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, Ct 06605 203-446-3477 1968 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van "Well sorted, very correct and original, excellent condition. Vin 238192953 Nothing screams the 1960's better than the iconic Volkswagen Microbus. Offered in many guises, the van became the symbol of the 60's counter culture "hippie" generation. Affordable, reliable, adorable and practical were all halmarks of these wonderful vehicles. Among the most desirable was the Westfalia Camper. Featuring a bed, kitchen... sink and pop up roof, these vehicles were universally loved and cherished. The van on offer here is a beautiful red 1968 VW Westfalia Camper Bus. Produced on July 4th, 1968, with the desirable factory optioned "Westfalia Campmobile Interior”. Despite this truck being half a century old, it remains in excellent condition, well cared for and ready to go. The van has been well maintained through the years and remains in wonderful "driver condition”. It has been sympathetically restored over the years, including a glass out respray. The interior is largely original, It's pop-up camper functions well, adding to practicality as well as spacious headroom. With dual batteries and a 110 plug in outlet, it's still usable for camping. The engine is an 1971-72 "AE" 1600cc dual port engine. It runs well, starts easily and has good power and torque. As the sun begins to set, the seats fold into a bed. All of the interior furniture seems to be original, including the table, ice chest, cabinets, screened windows, and a small cot; the user can use all of these amenities to lounge peacefully in all his 1960's glory with all of the creature comforts one needs. According to its original factory M-Code plate, it also was optioned with "vent wings" (also known as pop-out windows), three-point seatbelts in front, lap belts in back, padded instrument panel and was delivered new to the Houston/San Antonio Area. this 1968 bus is an early second-generation; larger than the previous generation, with a more powerful 1600cc engine. Producing a neck-snapping 47 horsepower the performance is leisurely. The van has been the recent recipient of full tune-up, fluid change and brake overhaul (including wheel cylinders and drums). Being a wonderful driver, this bus is ready to cruise the beaches and a trip to a relaxing campsite this summer! Feel free to call 203-446-3477 or email if we can answer any of your questions. Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) : - Kombi - Sliding door right - LHD Chassis number 238192953 Serial number 192 953 Modelyear 1968 Planned production date July 0, 1968 Type of engine Type 1 (B5) - 1584cc, 35 kW (47 bhp DIN) Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox Paint color L87 - Perl White Remark : Westfalia Interior color (doorpanels and seats) - Westfalia Campmobile Destination USA, Houston/San Antonio M-CODES 8 991 637 ... Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) : - Kombi - Sliding door right - LHD Chassis number 238192953 Serial number 192 953 Modelyear 1968 Planned production date July 0, 1968 Type of engine Type 1 (B5) - 1584cc, 35 kW (47 bhp DIN) Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox Paint color L87 - Perl White Remark : Westfalia Interior color (doorpanels and seats) - Westfalia Campmobile Destination USA, Houston/San Antonio M-CODES M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number 426 Collection of M-codes: M 020/089/511/524 - 2x8 000 001 2x9 300 000 020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274 089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000 511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271 524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada 241, USA, Canada 265, USA, Canada 211, USA, Canada 241, USA, Canada 265, USA, Canada 2x2 2 000 001 507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235 261-274 517 Factory prepared for campmobile interior - 2x4 2 057 729 518 Campmobile : Opening in roof with reinforcement for westfalia pop-up roof 231 234 2x4 2 057 729 525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada D67 SO67 Westfalia Campmobile interior 67D (1968-1970) Equiped like Westfalia Campmobile 67 B (M-code B67) but with additional tent - 2x8 000 001 2x0 2 300 000