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US $12,888.00
Year:1979 Mileage:23000 Color: Green /
 Tan
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Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2292147025 Year: 1979
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Mileage: 23,000
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: UsedSeller Notes:"We are selling our Bus that we recently imported to Canada from California. The odometer reads 23000 miles but true miles cannot be verified.The Good:The exterior was recently painted in vintage VW Green and a roof rack installed. All window glass is clear, crack free, and sealed. The interior is mostly original and has been well-taken care off. The two bench seats are original beige while the two front bucket seats were replaced at some point. There are seat belts for all 7 seats. Electrically the system is sound with most lights, signals, and wipers working.The engine starts and runs great. It is a GE code 2.0 litre engine. It was just tuned and new fuel lines installed. You can shift through all gears with ease. The tires are in good condition. Brakes good.Areas of Need:Some lights, wiper fluid, and horn not working. Vent/defrost not hooked up but heater boxes are on the bus."

We are selling our Bus that we recently imported to Canada from California.  It is not registered in Alberta yet and would need minor work to pass inspection which I will be happy to share with you.  The odometer reads 23000 miles but true miles cannot be verified.

The Good:
The exterior was recently painted in vintage VW Green and a roof rack installed.  All window glass is clear, crack free, and sealed.  She looks amazing just like back in '79.

The interior is mostly original and has been well-taken care off.  The two bench seats are original beige while the two front bucket seats were replaced at some point.  There are seat belts for all 7 seats.  

Electrically the system is sound with most lights, signals, and wipers working.

The engine starts and runs great.  It is a GE code 2.0 litre engine.  It was just tuned and new fuel lines installed.  You can shift through all gears with ease. 

The tires are in good condition.  Brakes good.

Areas of Need:
There are some electrical parts not working - some lights, horn, and washer fluid spray.

The vent/defrost system is not hooked up and would need some parts if you wanted it in working order.  The heater boxes are still on the Bus.

From what I can tell, the repairs are not too expensive and any knowledgeable VW owner should be able to tackle most of them on their own.  I believe it is 95 % complete in overall restoration and would love for someone to finish the restoration and enjoy and appreciate her value. 

Please contact me with any questions or if you would like to see her for yourself.
Shipping not included.  Paypal or cash accepted.

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