1964 Volkswagen Split-Window Bus

This 1964 Volkswagen Type 2 is an 11-window example that was acquired by the seller’s spouse in 2021 and subsequently refurbished. Work involved installing a 1,916cc flat-four and a four-speed manual transaxle, refurbishing the interior, fitting an air conditioning system and a retro-style stereo, performing rust repair, and refinishing the body in green and white. Features include gray vinyl upholstery, safari-style windshield panels, 15″ steel wheels, a folding rear bench and table, a house battery and inverter, pop-out side windows, and a cushion covering the cargo area floor. This Type 2 is now offered with records from current ownership, an uninstalled roof rack, and a clean California title in the name of the seller’s spouse. The bus was finished from the factory in Turquoise (L380) and Blue White (L289) and was repainted green and white under current ownership following rust repair. The chrome bumpers are equipped with overriders and guard bars, and additional equipment includes safari-style windshield panels, pop-out side windows, dual side mirrors, right-side barn doors, and oval taillights. White-painted 15″ steel wheels wear chrome VW-branded hubcaps and are mounted with 195/70 Nexen Winguard tires. A full-size spare is stowed behind the front seat. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. The cabin was refurbished under current ownership, and the forward compartment houses a split bench seat trimmed in gray vinyl upholstery with white piping. Sound-damping material has been applied throughout the cabin, and additional features include a white-painted dashboard, a black rubber floor mat, aftermarket air conditioning, a Kienzle clock, and a USB port. The retro-style radio features Bluetooth connectivity and is linked to Kenwood speakers and a Cerwin-Vega subwoofer. The seller notes that the doors require effort to close due to a tight fit. The two-spoke steering wheel fronts an 80-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 19k miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. Passenger-side barn doors provide access to the rear compartment, which houses a bench seat and a rear-facing single seat trimmed in gray vinyl. The bench folds down to form a sleeping surface in combination with the cushion in the cargo area. A 1,000-watt NDDI power inverter is secured in the compartment under the bench and provides 120-volt AC power from a dedicated 12-volt DC house battery. The bedding shown in the gallery photos is not included in the sale. The replacement air-cooled 1,916cc flat-four was installed during the refurbishment and is equipped with dual carburetors, eletronic iginition, and open-element air cleaners. The electrical system has been converted to 12 volts, and power disconnect switch with a remote control is fitted. Service in 2022 involved replacing the fuel tank, adjusting the valves, and tuning the carburetor. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement four-speed manual transaxle that was installed in 2022. Decoding the M-plate provides the following information: 07 8 – August 8, 1963 planned production date 426 – North American export model 025 – Safety belts 114 – Six pop-out side windows 531 – Stiffer rear suspension UF – San Francisco, California, destination 2213 – Microbus with right-side cargo doors, full middle seat, left-hand drive, synthetic resin finish 421781 – Turquoise and Blue White exterior paint; Como Green interior color 1146144 – Chassis number Filed under: vw