OG Lotis White 66 13 window deluxe. Complete Rotisserie restoration in the 80's

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Rare factory Lotis White 1966 13 window Deluxe. This bus went through a 3 year complete rotisserie restoration in the late 80's. I  purchased this bus from the 2nd owner who owned the bus since the early 80's. This bus has been a west coast bus since new. Delivered from factory to Seattle Wa in 1966. 20k miles Rebuilt motor and freeway flyer transmission (have all receipts). New brakes. carb. The bus was stripped down to a shell sandblasted completely including the under carriage. All rust was cut out and replaced with metal. All windows were removed. All new window and door seals. This was a full window out paint job and done to a high standard. This bus was delivered to Seattle Wa new. The bus has its mcode plate. all belt line trim. uncut dash. original clock and jail bars. I have over 20 years worth of detailed maintenance records and repair receipts. I have all receipts for the motor and transmission rebuild as well. This van was used in the hospitality business at the Crystal Ballroom here in town and used to taxi many Rock Stars. If this bus could talk. The previous owners loved this van and treated it like a member of the family. The bus runs and drives perfect. all new wiring. Converted to 12 volt. All electrical works perfect including dome & clock light as well as all dash lights The bus runs strong and runs at freeway speeds with ease. To much to list Call for more information.

Here is a list of receint work that has been done. Rebuilt motor. transmission. and reduction boxes. New shocks. wheel seals. nbsp; front and back brakes. shoes. wheel cylinders. hoses. fuel lines. vac lines. rebuilt carb. starter. clutch cable. boden tube. axle boots. muffler. battery. volt regulator. tie rod ends. All work was done buy well known local VW shop in Portland Oregon for the last 15+ years.

Paint / Body - This bus has had only one repaint. Although the paint was done to the previous owners Taste. it was done to a high standard. This bus had a complete rotisserie restoration in the late 80's. The bus was stripped down to a bare shell. Everything was removed including wiring eng. trans. windows ect. The bus was sand blasted and all rust repair needed was done with metal. The bus was pretty solid to begin with as its been a west coast bus since new. Left and right rockers were replaced as well as battery tray. outer section of cargo floor & front floor corners. All door and body are perfect. All new door and window seals were used. Battery trays are solid. Original deluxe trim in great condition. There are a few dings. scratches and blemishes on the body. No previous major body damage or wrecks. Solid front and rear floors. doglegs. battery trays. inner/outer rockers. ect.  

Engine / Transmission - 20 k miles on rebuilt 1600 cc motor in 2006 (have receipt). 20 k miles on Rebuilt transmission and reduction boxes in 2006 (have receipt). New clutch. pressure plate. throw out bearing. battery. plugs. fuel and vac lines. rebuilt carb. new alternator. fresh tune up. valve adj ect. Plenty of power with the upgraded motor. To much to list contact me for additional information. (This bus runs and drives perfect)

Interior - The interior in this bus is in good condition. The front middle and rear seats are in good condition . Nice uncut or undrilled dash. Front and rear rubber mats are in good condition. The interior door panels were all redone. The bus has all of the original chrome deluxe trim on the door panels. Head liner is original and in great condition. Original jail bars. clock. and steering wheel. New front and rear kick panels. One key fits all locks. Dash. dome lights. clock light works. (All electrical works perfect). Over all the interior in this bus is in great condition.

 Under Carriage -The under carriage  is rust free. dry and solid. After the van was sand blasted the complete undercarriage was sprayed with under coating to protect and prevent future rust.

Other - Brand new Hancook tires with correct load rating. During the restoration the complete wiring system was replaced and updated using modern fuses. Original M Code plate. Heater works well.

Very Rare lotis white 13 window deluxe. There were very few lotis white buses built in the sixties making it a very rare and sought after option. This bus has a very interesting history here in Portland when it was used in the hospitality business at the Crystal Ball Room here in Portland Oregon. During that time the bus was used as a taxi to shuttle rock stars and other vip guests around town. There is even a painting paying homage to this buses color full history to this day at the Crystal Ball Room. This bus was loved and cared for by the same family for over 30 years. A lot of love and care went into this van over that time. It was very emotional for the previous owner to sell this bus. I promised to give the her a new home which I did. now its time to pass her on. This is a excellent running and driving bus. All mechanical has been rebuilt or replaced over the last 8 years. Rare bus with a interesting history. Please email or call with additional questions and for additional pictures.



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                      ****Decoded M-Code Below****




M-Plate content Model Type 2 (T1) mod. 241 :
- Micro bus Deluxe
- 8 seater
- Cargo doors right
- Full middle seat
- LHD Chassis number 246052896 Serial number 052 896 Model year 1966 Planned production date November 03 . 965 Paint color L282 -  Lotus White Interior color (door panels and seats) 71 - Aerobalearic Destination USA. Seattle


M-CODES M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number 002 With US specific USA: Sealed beam headlights and pre-heat flap delete (?) - 

025 US-spec bumpers and 6 pop-out windows - 

025 Mounting for safety belts - 

130 Micro bus Deluxe without sunroof and roof windows Deluxe


425 North American export package including :
- Twin reverse lights
- Odometer in Miles
- Sealed beam headlights
- Hazard warning lights
- Mounting for safety belts in driver's and passenger's compartment
- Laminated windscreen
- Ram protection (bumper with guards)
- Dual-circuit brake system - 

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