1973 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Minivan, Van

4 cylinder

Manual

2232122736

Clear

Gasoline

You are bidding on a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2b Bus, also known as a Transporter, Kombi, Bay Window, or Late Bay Van. We purchased this van in 2009 as a project for my daughter, who wanted a “hippie van”. Now she’s about to graduate from college and it’s time to move on to the next project. When we bought it, it had “good bones” but needed some cosmetic help. Over the years we’ve cosmetically and mechanically “refreshed” the van. It’s been driven very little, but runs and drives great, even at highway speeds. It has low miles (68,000), and the body is straight. It also has the interior pieces in place for the rare A/C setup (not hooked up). Body/Cosmetics...We completely repainted the exterior and door jams. We gutted, sanded, and painted the interior floors and put down black and white check vinyl flooring in the middle/back and new carpet up front. We built a custom L-shaped lounge in the back, complete with new seat belts (also have original back bench if you want it). We reupholstered the front seats to match the back lounger and installed new seat belts, door panels, kick panels, and sun visors. We installed a nice Kenwood stereo with new speakers in the doors and under the back lounger. We replaced the front windshield (old one was cracked) and all the rubbers around the windows and doors. Mechanical...The engine (original, as far as I know) has always run well and has needed no work (but does leak a little oil). We have put in a new shifter and replaced the shift tubes and linkages to make it shift better. It has a new alternator. As you may know, factory installed gas tanks were made in such a way that they rust over time and clog the fuel system. We had our fuel tank removed and sent off to be completely cleaned and dipped (galvanized) to permanently eliminate that problem. We also installed a new fuel sending unit while the tank was out. It has new tires (<500 miles) and new exhaust/muffler. Good luck, and please, serious bidders only (someone who can pay for the car, as directed, if you are the winning bidder). Please, no scammers!