Usually, when a vintage Volkswagen Type 2 comes up for sale, we start the usual lament of how cool the early ones are but oh-my-G0d-look-at-the-rust. This 1959 model may not be pretty from the outside, but it’s surprisingly solid underneath. The seller notes that the rockers, dril rails, and floors are all in nice shape, a rarity for a Bus of almost any age. Find it here on eBay with a few hours left and bidding approaching $20K.

The model is a double-door panel variant, and if you can look past the tired paint job, you’ll find a Bus worthy of continued preservation or cosmetic restoration underneath. The Bus remains highly original underneath, including the 36 b.h.p. engine and transmission, along with a 6V electrical system. The bumpers appear to be original as well, and it’s super tempting to leave the paint job as-is.

The floors are incredible, especially in light of how many Type 2s appear for sale with tall asking prices and extensive rot. The seller doesn’t elaborate as to whether these were repaired or this Bus simply survived in a climate that limited potential for rust. The Bus is located in Sarasota, Florida, which can go either way as it relates to how much dampness a vintage vehicle may be exposed to.

This is a far-cry from a camper van, as the double-door panels were typically used in commercial settings as a hauler or work van. Still, given how many campers are for sale at one time, an early model in this configuration is a rare find, especially with solid floors and rockers. The active bidding seems to support this, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it clear $20K by the end of the auction.