1963 VW 23 Window Deluxe Microbus For Sale
This one is an impressive build!
Southern California built and based 23 window Bus
with all the top tricks and parts and even functional A/C!
Truly an open checkbook professional build for its owner.
Completed a few years ago, driven from California to Florida and then
put into very occasional use. Now back in California and ready for a new home.
Beautiful body and paint in black and ivory with red details and interior.
Classy yet custom and still retaining some vintage style/
Chrome bumpers , pop out window frames and polished body trim.
17" chrome Airkewld wheels with red painted centers.
Safari windows to let in the breeze and of course that big sunroof and skylight windows.
There is nothing else like cruising one of these!
The "One eyed duck" holding the wipers
Red canvas sunroof cover
Chrome bumpers and nose emblem , Euro headlight lenses.
T handle on the deck lid for easy assess without the "church key"
Excellent fit and finish
All new window rubber and body seals throughout.
Restoration done by So Cal Rods and Customs in Temecula California.
The 17" smoothie wheels by Airkewld are awesome!
I love the red centers and the detail painted logo on the hubcap.
Definitely well done and detailed.
This is a factory 23 window roof by the way, not a reproduction.
That red canvas is so nice against the black roof.
Very eye catching!
This Bus did start life as a 23 window from the factory
however its lower half was in very poor shape when found
as it had been modified heavily with a mid engine V8 conversion!
Here is a pic of the beast prior to restoration when found in North Dakota
As you can see, that is a V8 engine jammed in there!
Originally Sealing Wax Red and Beige Grey as you can see.
With the heavy modifications to the frame and floor of the Bus
it was decided the best way forward was to source a solid un-modified lower half
of another Bus and then blend it with the upper body of the factory 23 window.
The work was done with care and precision and the finished product is an amazing Bus
but its not one for the stock "purists" due to that history and the modern custom modifications.
If you are someone that wants a truly unique custom 23 window
with all the best parts and impressive upgrades, this one has it all and more.
So cool
Interior is as sweet as they come and the details do not disappoint!
Custom teak flooring, gorgeous custom upholstery.
Beautifully done stock headliner
The details and fit are super nice
Vintage Speed shifter with pull up reverse lockout.
True high end hot rod interior.
Note the custom speaker opening, pleats and chrome trim
Full leather, German square weave carpets, color matched seat belts.
Three spoke barndoor steering wheel leather wrapped to match the seats.
Early sliding windows and hardware in chrome
Flooring is beautiful!!
The carpeted box under the rear seat is for the A/C system... yes, this actually has functional
air conditioning so you can be as cool as you look when driving this beauty on a hot day.
Rockford Fosgate audio controller mounted in the fresh air box
which has been sealed by the way. Switch for the A/C controls right next to it.
Dash remains overall quite stock in appearance other than the modern gauges and tastefully
integrated A/C vents in the parcel tray
Even comes with a fancy picnic basket!
And a very slick 12 volt cooler in the back that was upholstered to match the interior!
Super cool! (literally)
Check out that custom bezel for the matching leather shifter and e-brake boots.
Wow...nice work!!
Pop out windows down the whole side.
Custom instrumentation is next level cool
And how about these slick molded in A/C vents... come on now,
that is wicked nice fabrication and install work there !!
Nice nice nice!
The leather wrapped steering wheel is just gorgeous!
I love the way that was done.
Very clean, very beautiful
Out back is a FAT Performance built 2276cc engine with dual Weber carbs
Breather filters
Set up for the A/C system is super clean.
The Bus runs and drives very nice as well.
Solid and firm on the road, IRS rear conversion and custom front beam by Wagens West.
When it was completed the Bus was literally driven across country from California to Florida.
Auxilliary battery set up so you can run your stereo and fridge
and still have your cranking battery for the engine un-phased.
Underside of the engine is very clean
Wilwood disc brakes up front
Condensor for the A/C and oil cooler both with electric fans mounted between the frame rails
Dual stage master cylinder
IRS rear suspension conversion.
Very slick set up by Wagens West
Adjustable front beam
Rancho Performance transaxle
Adjustable spring plates on this set up as well.
Underbody is very solid and sound by the way.
Stainless exhaust
Show board included!
Details noted
The tags and numbers all align with the original 23 window body.
Matching body number still visible on the sheet metal next to the battery.
Reproduction M code tag mounted in the engine compartment.
Its really an impressive piece and even more-so seeing the "as found" shots above.
This was a multi year big dollar restoration, estimated at over 300k from start to finish.
With less than 5000 miles on it since completion, it still is super fresh and clean.
The best part to me is while it was built to show level it was also built to
drive and enjoy. The feel of it on the road is very nice, that A/C system is bonkers awesome
and the matching fridge, sweet audio system and beautiful interior... performance engine and disc brakes
really it is the ultimate "Resto Mod" version of a 23 window.
Asking
$165,000 obo
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