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21 Window Samba Price: £50,000.00
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**NOTE** Due to be entered in Auction with low reserve set !! Great time to make an offer!
21 window microbus it has had extensive body work and a repaint in the original colours. Like many old buses the body had rotted out, necessitating a rear cargo door inner and outer front lower valence, front arches, inner and outer sills on both sides, near side rear corner, floor sections, outriggers, jacking points and the two main chassis rails, which were custom made from sheet metal. The list of usual suspects also included repairs to the roof window surrounds and guttering.
I bought it in 2012 it appeared to be a very sound bus, just needing an interior. The middle and rear seats were missing, just the front seats remaining.
A new 1776 engine with twin 44s was sourced from VW Heritage, new Pro Street Rancho gearbox to optimise performance. All new tinware and fan shroud was also fitted along with a Vintage Speed exhaust system, and for peace of mind a Fireblitz engine bay fire suppression system added in. The 2” narrowed front beam was fully reworked, and new front leaves and drop spindles fitted. The frame horns were replaced and the link pins replaced on the steering arms. A straight axle conversion has replaced the old reduction box system to give better cruising speed and fuel consumption as well as a custom stance and to cope with the increase in power a dual circuit disc brake conversion was carried out. The custom stance look was finished off with a set of polished Radars and the final touches come from Creative Engineering front and rear opening safari windows.
it has a rock and roll bed Propex heater and under seat lighting. Seating has been arranged on three sides in a U shape – perfect for both lounging on a campsite, with the base finished in light oak for a light and airy feel. All the upholstery and trim panels have been finished in leather and colour matched closely to the exterior red and beige grey. Red piping on the seats adds contrast and colour, whilst the trim panels feature diamond stitch insert sections. The new headliner and upper body sections are trimmed in soft suede. A removable rear champagne bucket and glasses, inset in the cushioning over the rear deck. Finishing detail can be seen in the chrome cab door pulls and the curtains, scatter cushions from VW Camper Curtains which echo the red and grey colour
As well as 240v hook up and leisure battery set up, ICE is provided by an integral DVD / Sat nav / stereo system, with Bluetooth and IPod facilities.
It is kept in secure storage.
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