VIN:
266069834
The market for vintage Volkswagen vehicles has been at an all-time high. Each vehicle be it a Volkswagen Beetle, Bus or Transporter is a memory of a time gone by where you get in and keep exploring the world. As you travel the sounds of the familiar air-cooled boxer engine burbling around is the automotive contribution to the times where peace, love, and happiness were in the air. Explore more, and in style with this 1966 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab Pickup, we have today. Located in Florida this is a ground-up build that has only reportedly seen 800 miles since its restoration. So why wait? This classic beauty is one well-restored vehicle that is reported to have had a complete no expense nut and bolt restoration.
Owning a Transporter is Volkswagen loyalty. Ever since the implementation of the chicken tax back in 1964 importing one was not allowed due to embargos which made the first-generation Transporter rarer than the iconic Volkswagen Bus. This 1966 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab Pickup has seen its body stripped to bare metal and now sporting a unique exterior color to go along with its quirky personality. You get a two-tone color scheme which consists of the upper half being Mercedes Kallait Blau and the lower half being finished off in Mercedes Pearl Weiss. The Mercedes Kallait Blau paint was laid down over the Pearl Weiss paint job with precision from the body and bumpers to the engine bay and tins. The color-matched OEM 14-inch wheels with light truck radial tires are a nice addition and compliments the vehicle really well. This being a Transporter means you could still haul goods that weigh 1000lbs if need be as well with the bed of the vehicles featuring custom hardwood slats for stylish protection. There are a host of exterior components which have been replaced and made to match this vehicle. Whilst the interior of this vehicle was geared for practical usage and utilitarian use this 1966 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab Pickup features tasteful modifications done to it to ensure a pleasant experience for the driver and passengers. The vehicle seats 5 people with the interior finished off in a saddle color theme. Ensuring comfort in this vehicle is Saddle XTR Ultra Vinyl Front and Rear Seats with front and rear cushions. The earth tweed headliner with saddle XTR covers to match the interior well with the German square weave tan carpet adding onto it and complementing the overall look of the vehicle. The interior is in great condition with the job being completed by Sewfine interior products in Denver. Like the exterior of the vehicle, there has been a host of tasteful upgrades that are more enjoyed when witnessed in person.
The air-cooled Volkswagen engine is a thing of legends. They are bulletproof engines that can rack up thousands of carefree miles, and ample smiles per gallon. This 1966 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab Pickup is equipped with the legendary 1.6L 4 cylinder boxer with a 4 speed manual transmission. Both the engine and the gearbox have seen a fresh rebuild. Electricals are known to be an issue with these vehicles but not with this one, as you get a new battery and 60 amp alternator, The vehicle has also been converted to a 12v electrical system and features a host of modifications to ensure a smooth drive.
Car Location: Florida 1966 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab Pickup Reported to have had a complete no expense spared nut and bolt restoration in 2019 5 passenger 1000 lb hauling capacity Fold down bed sides this 1966 Volkswagen Transporter Double Cab was one of the few sold in America after the implementation of the 1964 Chicken Tax. The U.S. tariff was levied on European goods, such as light trucks, and effectively thwarted stateside Volkswagen commercial pickup and panel van imports. Far fewer Transporters made it over to the U.S than the famously popular Type II VW Bus. Every part on this VW Pickup was either replaced or rebuilt and has less than 800 miles since completion Rebuilt 1600cc 4 cylinder engine 4 speed manual transmission rebuilt Restoration stripped body to bare metal Mercedes Kallait Blau paint was laid down over Pearl Weiss with precision from the body and bumpers to the engine bay and tins Ultra vinyl upholstered bench German Squareweave carpeting. Front Safari windows open for ventilation Bed features custom hardwood slats for stylish protection New battery 60 amp alternator Heavy duty 12 volt power supply OEM 14-inch color matched wheels outfitted with light truck radial tires Fresh rebuild of stock 1600cc Flat Four Dual Port 4 speed manual transmission Converted to 12 volt electrical system with Alternator Bosch starter coil Pertronix Flame Thrower Distributor (points) Rebuilt transmission with gear reduction boxes Custom lowered front end Wolfsburg West - Wiring Harness, 12 volt fuel gauge Lauderdale Speedometer & Compass - rebuilt Speedometer Color matched engine tins Two LED fixtures light the engine bay Klassic Fab - Replacement sheet metal 20 gauge cold rolled steel : Bed flooring, Bed Cross Bars,Tailgate, Crew Cab Flooring, Engine apron Rear bumper replaced along with Front and Rear bumper attachment points Wolfsburg West - Fuel Tank and straps, gate latch, headlight and taillight trim, blinker bulb holders, license plate light assembly, horn 12 volt wiper assembly and motor Custom hardwood stained and sealed slats in bed and hoops 14" early bus color matched wheels with quality radial light truck tires and matching spare tire Vancouver Glass - Vancouver, CA - Period correct 5mm Tempered Glass with Sekurit logo
All new windows, incl Rear and side vents Classier Classics, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Two Tone Paint -Upper - Mercedes Kallait Blau / Lower - Mercedes Pearl Weiss Sewfine Interior Products, Denver, CO Saddle XTR Ultra Vinyl Front and Rear Seats, Sun Visors, Kick Panels Piping to match Tan in Earth Front and Rear Cushions 5 pc Crew Cab Panel Set, Deluxe 2 Tone Saddle XTR insert: Earth Tweed
Earth Tweed headliner with Saddle XTR covers German Squareweave Tan Carpet
Current seller is very enthusiastic about this truck and the build Has won a few best in shows and plenty of other awards Seller named the truck "Bluto"
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