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1971 Vw "adventurewagen" Camper Bus on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:38105 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Oceanside, California, United States

Oceanside, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:4cyl. 1.7 liter
Body Type:Bay window bus
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2312087445 Year: 1971
Exterior Color: White
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Black
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Camper
Drive Type: Manual Trans.
Mileage: 38,105
Sub Model: Adventurewagen
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Beautifully restored white 1971 VW Adventurewagen.  approx. 250 miles on a 1.7 liter (74mm stroke by 85.5mm bore) engine running ported and polished dual port heads with a custom valve grind, forged, counterbalanced crank, dual Weber 34ICT carburetors, deep oil sump, large external oil cooler with thermostatically controlled fan (on at 170 degrees F.), rear anti-sway bar (dramatically decreases drifting in crosswinds), powder coated Porsche 928 rims, powder coated front and rear bumpers, halogen headlights, dual battery set-up with state-of-the-art isolation technology, entire braking system replaced with new parts (including power brake actuator), front beam completely rebuilt with new tie rods and ball joints, new rear axles and CV joints.  Interior is very clean with new headliner up front, refinished wood panels in rear, all lights working, refrigerator works on both 110VAC and 12VDC, stove works, fully pressure capable water system works.  We took this camper all the way to Seattle Wa. Last summer and camped along the way.  It was a great experience.  We documented an average of 20 MPG the whole way, and even in 100 plus degree temps, the engine ran cool.  The "stroker" motor does an amazing job climbing grades and leaves other busses in the dust.  Everywhere we go, we get thumbs up and people taking pictures.  


I have receipts for $11,300 specifically invested in this vehicle.  This amount doesn't even include the amount spent rebuilding the engine since that was paid for by the prior owner.

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