1959 Volkswagen Double Cab
Ed Fox Vehicle story
This one-of-a-kind bare-metal Volkswagen double-cab bus wears a raw pewter patina and an ultra-aggressive hot-rod/Mad-Max stance that stops traffic – even non-car enthusiasts.
**Stand-out details:
• Sinister “no headlight” front end for that skull-like glare
• H4 projector headlights relocated into the original turn-signal housings
• 2332cc turbocharged Type-1 engine
• Freeway Flyer Pro/Street transmission with full IRS conversion
• Aggressive raked, static-drop stance (no air ride)
• Removable rear body panels for easy wheel/tire access
• H&H drag slicks on all around
• Reversed 8-inch deep aluminum rear wheels painted to match the front American Racing magnesium spindle-mounts
• Original front Safari windows + repro rear Safari window
• Crafty B top-fuel-style fuel filler in the center of the bed
• Red interior with full roll cage and custom gauge cluster
• Far too many one-off custom parts to list
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A 34-year labor of love that’s graced magazine covers and collected multiple show awards.
The ultimate hero truck, villain ride, music-video star, or post-apocalyptic war rig.
Follow the build: @baremetalbus on Instagram
Wheels and tires
Vintage magnesium American spindle mount up front . Custom 8" reversed alum ET rear wheels. M&H tires: rear 15x 26 x 11.5, front Front Runners 'skinnies'
Brakes
Rear brakes only. 4 piston Wilwood on Porsche 944 rotors
Transmission
4 speed. IRS converted. Freeway flyer. Revs at about 2500 at about 70 mph on the freeway.
Policies
Pick-up / Return location
Pick-up instructions
You can trailer the bus on a flatbed to your location within 100 miles from where I live. I can also drive it to your location within an hour away. I will most likely need to be present, and my work / home schedule is always changing. Feel free to contact me to explain your situation - I want to make it work for you. Rentals are meant for photo/video shoots and or events/displays. IF driving shots are needed I willl drive it. Becaue the car is low in the front, passenger(s) need to sit in the back (driving/rolling video shooting)