A VW Van you would be proud to own

Every once in a while you can come across some truly unique cars on websites and auctions. But eBay is the lucky recipient of the exposure this week as I came across a VW Van that any gear head should be proud to own. Back in the 1960’s when Volkswagen started producing the van it was quite popular to see them on the beaches and decked out with surfer apparel. But this one is way different than any of those and in my opinion it ranks right up there with the wheel standing school bus.

eBay has some just about anything for anyone. Is this VW Van for you?

While it is no seven second street machine it has its own amount of unique features that make this your not so average hot rod. The 1963 Volkswagon van is outfitted with a 355 Chevy topped off with a tunnel ram and two fours that help the small block make nearly 450 horsepower. Underneath that long panel van body is a 2″X4″ tube chassis that has a narrowed 9″ Ford rear out back that mate to the Mickey Thompson sportsman tires. A four link rear suspension is used along with a independent front suspension and tubular control arms. In true old school style the body is hinged and lifts up in the rear for easy access to the engine and rear suspension.

You are not going to tear up the quarter mile in record times with this hot rod but you surely could look cool as hell doing it. Just imagine the looks you would get if you were to drag it out to a nostalgia car show or drag race for everyone to enjoy. You quite possibly could be the talk of the town.