This 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 is a desirable split-window model that has been retrofitted inside along the same lines of a Westfalia, with storage cubbies and lounge spaces inside the cabin. The VW isn’t a true camper van as there’s no pop-top, but that’s hardly a prerequisite to owning a Bus worth camping in. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of backstory on the Bus but did apparently get to know the longtime owner quite well, who sounds like exactly the type of individual who would own a hippie van like this. The Bus has obviously been repainted in a non-factory color and does have rust, but it still looks deserving of a proper restoration. Find it here on eBay with bidding at $10,000 and no reserve.
The Bus looks to be in complete condition if a little disheveled in some areas. The front passenger area is in very nice condition, with seats featuring near-perfect upholstery and a dash that hasn’t been cut up. It even retains a period-correct radio (it might even be the OEM unit – it looks like it was meant to be there.) The Bus may have been white at one time based on the door jam color, but it’s very clearly been (crudely) resprayed a shade of yellow that actually looks like the Pastel Yellow paint job on that Porsche Boxster we recently featured. The seller notes this is a walk-through cab from front to back, and that despite the variety of windows in the Bus, it all remains undamaged.
It’s hard to tell for sure exactly what’s going on inside in terms of the professionalism of the camper equipment install. I briefly thought this was a Campmobile conversion but I’m not sure whether this van was retrofitted in a factory or a previous owner’s driveway. The photos indicate to me there’s a table, a storage cubby, and perhaps a platform over the engine bay where a passenger can sleep. The fold-out table attached to the barn doors is a nice feature and may have been installed by an enterprising former owner. I’d ask our Type 2 experts if they recognize this as being converted by one of the few aftermarket players that weren’t Westfalia – does this look like a professional retrofit to you? Whatever the origins may be, the next owner can figure out the history after they address the rust that’s prevalent in the lower sections of the sills and door panels.
The engine bay area is extremely tidy and indicates this is where the previous owner focused his energy rather than chasing rust repair. The seller believes the engine is a dual-port mill of unknown origin, and also confirms the Bus has been upgraded to 12V electrical. The seller also noted the Bus is equipped with exhaust headers and an external oil cooler. The Bus is a worthy candidate for getting shown some love before it spends its days traversing the wide-open spaces of the USA, and while it may be rough around the edges, it’s getting harder to find Type 2 Buses worthy of restoration for sale at reasonable prices – and this one could go for well under $20,000 if bidding stays light.
Here is a plausible ad from the great folks in Iowa, pricing it within the reach of someone that might actually use it,, 51 bids( going up in $100 increments) far more realistic, where are these alleged $40 and $50,000 VW’s coming from? If so, these vulture bidders are going to flip this thing faster than an Olympic gymnast( not that I could care less about that) someone will no doubt take advantage of these folks good nature, and the real kicker,,,they’ll schlep it back to California where riches await.
I think what has happened, we’ve become so separated from actually paying cash for something, something I feel shows actual value, to just add the number to bottom of the credit card list, and probably default soon anyway,,
Plenty of tin-top campers came in without the pop-top- still a factory interior.
I see a lot of rot. That being said and being a bus enthusiast myself I can see someone putting down 10-20 for this. Me personally not more than 10. Jmo
Good luck finding one for that price! You would have people climbing over you to get it, for that price!
It appears to be a Westfalia interior. As has been noted the pop-top was an additional cost option so lacking that doesn’t mean it’s not a “factory” camper. However, the fact that it does not have the louvered windows is a concern. Yes, I suppose it could have been a “delete option” where somebody who was going to be winter camping only would have not wanted them. There should be a Westfalia build plate attached there someplace.
I don’t know that “original camper” vs “non-original camper” makes much difference on the price of these. The people selling these things should all thank me as I junked a WHOLE bunch of buses over the years which were better than most of them offered now but sporting a blown engine leaking, transmission that popped out of gear and no brakes? It was worth more a scrap metal than as a vehicle. Rarity drives price! I did my part to make them RARE!!
FYI If it is a 1967 it came from the factory with a 12 volt system ‼️
I believe this is a correct base Westfalia camper.
According to the VWwestfalias.com, The pop top was not standard. As for various options, M-Codes are used to identify the vehicle factory options. Beginning in 1958, a metal plate was riveted to the back of the right front seat. The plate lists the date of manufacture, and various options that were incorporated into the vehicle. As this appears to have the original seat, the plate should still be there.
This is the basic Westie, and should have the SO-22 Westfalia interior with standard camping interior, living and sleeping areas w/ separating curtain, cushions, carpet and curtains. The M code is F22. If it has the sink and ice box, it’s a G22 M-code.
TheSamba.com has a great listing of Westie codes and what they include;
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/mcodest2.php
Definitely a dual port. I used to specialize in rebuilding these air cooled engines many years ago. If you look on the left side of the engine, you see the rubber boot, single ports had a one piece intake.
Looks like a fair deal.
This looks like a worthwhile project if the bidding doesn’t go crazy like on most if not all of these. Thank you Barrett Jackson and Pickers. I’ve had a couple of these in the past and this one looks to be a legitimate camper. Address the rust issues, add a freeway flyer transmission, happy camping to ya. At my ripe old age a Sprinter is my new drug of choice.
Sold at $14,100. That was a steal.
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nota vedub guy but does sound likea deal (for these). For me the pic is fine for my needs (just to stirr some memories of shot gunnin my bud as he drove). 500$ would be my tops, a rediculious figure if based on market reality, not my own. Glad I got my own~
Just today (3-23-22) I a truck pulling a trailer with two VW buses. Both were the color of rust. As in, no paint. No telling how long they had sat but I salute the person who’s about to take on the restoration of these (if that’s what’s about to happen).
My brother loves those vans. Here in BiH there are much vw’s