1965 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe 21-Window Split-Window Bus

This 1965 Volkswagen Type 2 is a 21-window Deluxe model that was acquired by the seller in 2006 following a refurbishment that reportedly involved refinishing the body in green and white and re-trimming the interior in gray vinyl. It is powered by a replacement 1.6L air-cooled flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a fabric sunroof, safari-style windshields, pop-out side windows, whitewall tires, lap belts, a dashboard clock, and a Pioneer stereo linked to aftermarket speakers. Recent service consisted of an oil change and a valve adjustment. This Type 2 bus is now offered with a clean Washington State title in the seller’s name. The bus was factory-finished in Velvet Green (L512) and Blue White (L289) and was repainted under previous ownership in its current shades of green and white. Exterior details include polished rocker panel trim, dual side mirrors, safari-style windshields, eight skylight windows, and a sliding fabric sunroof. White-finished bumpers feature overriders, guard bars, and polished corner trim with black rubber strips. There is a scuff on the front bumper, rust-through is present on the left rocker panel, and a scratch can be seen on the right front door. White-finished steel wheels wear chrome VW-branded hubcaps and are wrapped in narrow-whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. An interior refresh was performed under previous ownership, and the cabin features a walkthrough front cab and seating surfaces upholstered in gray vinyl with white piping accompanied by color-coordinated door panels. The shift lever is equipped with a curved extension, and a dashboard radio block-off plate is installed with a Pioneer stereo fitted under the dash. A puncture is present in the left front seat bottom. Dual swing-out doors on the right side of the bus provide access to two rear bench seats with lap belts. Aftermarket speakers and jail bars are fitted in the rear cargo area. A white two-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color steel dashboard and instrumentation consisting of a VDO 80-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 85k miles, approximately 20k of which have been added by the seller. True mileage is unknown. The factory 1.5-liter flat-four was replaced with a 1.6L single-port flat-four under prior ownership. An alternator replaced the factory generator, and the seller states an oil change and valve adjustment were performed in October 2022. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. Corrosion is present on underside components, and the seller notes a vibration in the clutch pedal. Filed under: vw