1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Microbus on 2040-cars
Yuma, Arizona, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:1.7 litre dual carb
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: White
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: 1973 Baywindow 7 Passenger Microbus
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 88,961
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
This is a NO RESERVE auction for a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter aka a VW Bus. It is the 7 passenger microbus version with right side sliding door and drivers side on the left. I am in the process of moving and I am unable to bring it along. I bought this vehicle a number of years ago with the intention of making it into a ratty weekend runabout cruiser. This didn't happen and it has been sitting until recently. It has new front brake hoses, plugs and plug wires, points and condenser, cap and rotor, and exhaust manifold gaskets (I had to replace a broken exhaust stud). It does need a battery, but I have been able to start it with a jump from a good battery. I have driven it a few times and all the gears work fine and the clutch is good. There is however an oil leak that drips onto the heat exchangers and it gets rather smoky. Just so you know, the AZ title says "mileage in excess of odometer mechanical limits". Please take some time and look at the photos provided. This is a 40 year old vehicle and its condition reflects this fact. I do however believe that with some work this vehicle could make a great weekend cruiser or serve as the basis for a full restoration (Arizona weather has slowed some of the rusting that these vehicles suffer from in other parts of the country.).
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