1963 German Volkswagen Microbus

1963 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Description

In June of 1963, Norbert Scholz from Ohio decided he wanted a brand new Volkswagen Bus. He then went to Holbert’s Garages Inc. (Dealership) on Main St. in Warrington, Pennsylvania where he purchased the Vw Microbus you see now. The two would be together for the next 50 years. Throughout his life, moving to California and then Southern New Mexico, Norbert took exceptional care of his German Bus. He did such an amazing job preserving his Bus that more than half a century later (at time of restoration) not a speck of rust could be found. There is not a single panel or piece of metal that needed replacement. Whether you are familiar with Volkswagen Buses or not, it isn’t difficult to understand how rare this is. In the years I’ve been involved with Volkswagens I have never encountered a vehicle as clean and dry as this Bus. Included in the sale are an original service booklet, original distributor and dealers booklet, and a Volkswagen Transporter instruction manual. You even get the original dealer badge from Holbert’s. Please read the entire posted description and as you enjoy the many pictures of this beautifully rare German Microbus, take notice of original pieces like the ice blue sun visors and spare tire cover. A friend of mine purchased the Bus from Norbert’s daughter after his passing in 2013. The winner of this auction will be on a very short list of owners.

Volkswagen Microbus:

Model year 1963

11 window "Walk Thru" model

Cargo doors right side

Full middle seat

Six "pop out" side windows

Left hand drive

Paint:

Volkswagen Bus Colors- Turquoise (L380) and Blue White (L289)

Single Stage Paint System

Color sanded and buffed to shine

Bodywork:

Professionally prepared

Bus is completely rust free including underbody

**Not a single metal piece required replacement

Underbody:

Completely cleaned then paintedmedium gray

Original front “splash pan” cover painted turquoise

Windows / Glass:

Accessory front safari windows including one eyed duck (new by Wolfgang Intl.)

Original side window frames

All side glass is stamped “Sigla” with correct markings for 1963 (please note that 2 of the side glass have a “hazy” appearance)

Original door window frames with new mounting hardware

All new inner and outer window rubber seals and felts from Wolfsburg West

Exterior:

New chrome front emblem

New curved radio antenna for safari window use

New stainless steel wiper arms and blades

New front turn signal lenses and seals

New headlight lenses with original headlight buckets

Original rear “Volkswagen” script re-chromed

Original rear taillight lenses with new seals

Original taillight rings

Original license light plastic lens with new seal

Original door handles re-chromed (one key for all doors and ignition)

Rear apron installation hardware kit new

New “Vw emblem” style mud flaps

New “Elephant Ear” side mirrors

Interior:

Interior painted Blue White (L289)

Front floor, cargo floor, and rear section- sanded then painted to match

New complete deluxe interior panel set- Como Green and Phosphor (from Lenny Copp at West Coast Classics)

New white perforated headliner (from West Coast Classics) professionally installed

New rubber pieces for front pedestal bottoms (West Coast Classics)

New front seat frame upholstery pieces (West Coast Classics)

New rubber floor mat between seat pedestals (West Coast Classics)

New seat stand mats (West Coast Classics)

Kick panels for rear and middle seats

New panel screws throughout

New front floor rubber mat (West Coast Classics)

New cargo floor rubber mat (Wolfsburg West)

Original front, rear and middle seats re-upholstered with new “vintage series” seat covers by TMI (middle seat cover has an area of slight discoloration)

Seat frames painted black

Original middle seat grab handles correct for year

Original middle seat hold down plates and clamps

New seat belts for front seats

New dome light lenses and bulbs

New inner door handles

New cargo door straps

Original “Ice Blue” sun visors

Original rear view mirror

Original speedometer refurbished / odometer set to “0”

New speedometer chrome ring and seal

Original 6v gas gauge

Original front and rear ashtrays re-chromed

New hand brake rubber boot

Rubber knee protector

New shifter boot

Original ivory shift knob, ivory brake handle button, and ivory dash knobs

KOCH'S refurbished original ivory steering wheel with deluxe horn button

Steering column, turn signal switch cover, shifter, and hand brake lever- painted proper color Silver Beige (L466)

**Original spare tire cover (Turquoise color is faded and stained)

Front Suspension:

Removed, cleaned, and painted black

New steering damper

New left and right tie rods

New drag link

New shocks and mounting hardware (Boge brand- reddish brown)

Transmission:

“Big Nut” Transmission resealed / new oil (shifts perfectly through all gears)

New transmission mounts

New axle boots

New transmission to shifter coupling

Shifter rod removed, cleaned, painted and re-greased

New shifter rod grommets and rubber boots

New clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing

New Bowman tube

New clutch cable

New shocks and mounting hardware (Boge brand- blue)

Electrical:

Electrical in working order

6 volt system

New battery

New body to transmission ground cable

Stock 6v starter

Original wiper motor and switch

Stock ignition switch

Original dash and dome light switches

All bulbs 6v

Brakes:

New master cylinder

Original master cylinder reservoir and cap

New brake light switch

New wheel cylinders

New metal brake lines

New rubber brake hoses

New brake shoes

New springs and hardware

Engine / Exhaust:

Rebuilt 1600 single port motor (rebuilt by mechanic with over 30 years Vw experience)

Stock tins, pulleys, air filter

Clean muffler with new tailpipe, bracket, and damper pipe

Gas tank removed, cleaned, and repainted

New fuel sending unit

New fuel valve, seal, and filter

New gas filler neck seal

Rims and Tires:

Stock 15 inch rims sanded then painted correct Silver White (L82)

**All rims dated “63”

New tires (5) with white side wall

New chrome hubcaps

Accessories:

Front safari windows

Curved radio antenna for safari window use

Shifter Extension

Hubcap pullers

Wood slat roof rack with stainless steel legs / 4 bows (reproduction) (wood was stained very lightly and has a “used” look to it)

Westfalia roof rack tags/plaques (reproductions)

“1963 Volkswagen” license plate frame (1)

Original “Holbert’s” Dealership emblem and booklets (Please note that the letter “T” has separated from the Holbert’s emblem)

Terms and Conditions:

Do not place a bid unless you are serious and capable of purchasing this vehicle! There is an epidemic of non-paying winning bidders on eBay- whether you meet auction reserve or “buy it now” you are committed to buy! When you bid on this vehicle you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Please ask any and all questions you may have prior to bidding. A detailed description of the vehicle has been provided along with many pictures. You are encouraged to ask questions; request added information or more specific pictures. This is not a new car. It is over 50 years old. There will be slight imperfections.

You are welcomed to inspect the vehicle to help avoid any misunderstandings. This vehicle is being sold as-is with no warranties expressed or implied.

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 48 hours of auction close via PayPal. The remaining balance is due within 72 hours of auction close. Buyer is responsible for shipping.

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