1971 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

VW 1600 CC

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1971 Volkswagen Camper Bus! Let's start this auction with a little bit of history...In late 1967, the second generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) was introduced. It was built in Germany until 1979. In Mexico, the Volkswagen Combi and Panel were produced from 1970 to 1994. Models before 1971 are often called the T2a (or "Early Bay" or "low light bay") Its common nicknames are Breadloaf and Bay-window, or Loaf and Bay for short. The new model also did away with the swing axle rear suspension and transfer boxes previously used to raise ride height. Instead, half-shaft axles fitted with constant velocity joints raised ride height without the wild changes in camber of the Beetle-based swing axle suspension. The updated Bus transaxle is usually sought after by off-road racers using air-cooled Volkswagen components. The T2b was introduced by way of gradual change over three years. The first models featured rounded bumpers incorporating a step for use when the door was open as you can see this lovely 71 model still retains it's original bumpers, front doors that opened to 90° from the body, no lip on the front guards, and crescent air intakes in the D-pillars. They also had unique engine hatches, and up until 1971 front indicators set low on the nose rather than high on either side of the fresh air grille – giving rise to their nickname as "Low Lights". Up for auction this week is a 1971 "Low Light" Bay window with added camping interior. The bus does sport a classic style paint job with the fiberglass Westfalia camping roof the pops open for better ventalation and the ability to stand up in the bus when parked. If you plan on spending the night the top also leaves room for you to sleep in! As you can see in the pictures the rear seat will also fold down into a bed! What a great way to spend and outting for the weekend. As with any vehicle of this age the bus does have some cancer starting to show, most noticiable will be below the front doors in what is referred to as the "dog legs" and around the rear wheel well as we have shown in the pictures this area could use your attention if you plan on restoring the vehicle, if not if will pose you no harm and you can love your new bus without any immediate needs to the body repair. The bus runs and drives with no known problems at this time, it's just a blast to the past in this old time machine...windows down and just cruisin down the highway lookin for the next KOA camp ground! I have the pink slip in hand, never been salvaged so we have a nice title to pass onto the next owner. If you have any questions give me a call 408.221.3898 I'm happy to work with International Buyers and can deliver to the port in Oakland, CA for $100.00 PayPal is only accepted for the $500.00 deposit that is due within 24 hours of auction ending. Remainder is due in person via cash or via bank wire only within 72 hours of auction ending Vehicle will only be held for 7 days while you are arranging shipping, $25.00 per day storage per day unless other arrangements are made prior to auction end. I am happy to work with your shipping agent. I will tow the bus myself to the Port of Oakland for an additional $100.00 fee If you need a shipping quote contact Jay@jaysautotransport.com he is a broker I have used historically, or feel free to locate your own shipping company AS IS, where it sits, no warrenty expressed or implied. Please contact me to view vehicle before auction end