1966 VW Camper

This classic split-windshield, Westfalia SO44 camper is located in  Manhattan, Kansas.  (The photo above is what it will look like when you take it to a coastal location. The rest of the photos were taken in Manhattan, Kansas.) Although it has basically set idle in a garage for the past 23 years, it spent most of its early life travelling the North American and European continents. This VW has to its credit 5 trips across the Atlantic and eight across the English Channel. 

The interior camping equipment is all original and in excellent condition.  The red Naugahyde upholstery was done in 1980 at the same time that the bus was totally restored and repainted to match its original burgundy and white.  The one-third pop-top is in good condition except for the rubber seal; there's a new seal in an inside cabinet just waiting to be installed. 

The first owner threw a rod on the original engine at about 45, 000 miles; the current engine was installed and has served us well since we bought the bus in 1977; the transmission and transaxle are original. The engine starts on the first revolution and has good power.  The transmission works smoothly.  The complete steering column and gear-box was replaced in 1980.  There is currently looseness in the steering which appears to be from the center pin.  Total, actual mileage on the bus is 92,804 miles.

Yes, there is isolated and manageable rust on the lower body panels and on the outrigger portions of the frame.  Two of the outriggers will need to be replaced.  I, feel, however that the bus is totally restorable.  After the undercarriage work is done and the paint is re-touched, this bus will cause heads to turn where ever it appears.  Look at the pictures below and I think you will agree.  Don't miss the links at the bottom which will take you to all the accessories and a more detailed look at the rust damage.

Send us an email message or call us at 785-313-2713 and we'll arrange for you to come look at her and take a test drive. 

(Note:  If you have visited this site before, look again because I have added more photographs of the interior of the vehicle, some accessories and parts, and, the rust damage.) 

	Overall photographs and interior views
		Data plates/labels
		M plate behind passenger's seat	Westfalia plaque SO44 model	Campmobile sticker on side of ice box
		Exterior and  Interior photographs
	Right-front
		Front
			Left-side
				Right-rear
	Pop-top and all original camping components				Ready to set up camp
		Formica table
			Front cabinets with doors closed
				Ice-box, sink, and stainless-steel drain-board
	Hanging closet				Sink with electric pump
		Rear storage compart- ments, hand holds, and interior lights
			Storage compartment under rear seats
				Flow through air system and Nauga- hyde head-liners
	Original steering- wheel, sun-visors, etc.				Naugahyde door panels, and seats
		Passenger's side
			Spare tire compart- ment
				Levers and pedals
					Working speed- ometer actual mileage 92,804
		AM/FM radio and Oxygen sticker The original owner told me that he had to move the cigarette lighter when he replaced the radio.  Passengers repeatedly asked about the empty hole.  He explained that after he put the Oxygen sticker next to  the hole, no one asked again.  It worked the same way for us!
		Accessories and parts click here	Rust damage click here