1974 Volkswagen Bus Campmobile Westfalia W/factory Air on 2040-cars
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
This Campmobile was originally bought in the bay area. It was purchased
in 1975 by the current owner and brought to New Mexico. The
tourist car invoice showing the chassis # and options is included with
paperwork, it states:
Chassis- 23 42149961 Campmobile US Spec Deluxe camp equip w/elevating roof Vent windows in drivers compartment VW Air Conditioner Yosemite Yellow Green Blue Cloth Upholstery A short history from current owner: "This Pop Top was bought in California and driven coast to coast to and across Canada. The first year of ownership, they camped out 90 nights and four people can sleep comfortably. It has propane cooking and a fridge. We had a new engine installed in Anchorage, a larger 1.8L. We also removed a/c compressor and the dual carbs." The engine is a 1.8L with hydraulic lifter and a "009" distributor. Other features: Removable dinette table, rear bench seat/folding bed, sink, ice box, cooking top, air conditioning (compressor removed), propane tank, sink. Full size spare mounted in front. It is in good shape and has normal wear and tear from 30+ years of camping. The top canvas has some small tears and should be replaced at some point. The rear seat was reupholstered, but all the other original fabric is in place. The floor was also tiled in the back area. It was repainted here in Albuquerque and does has some minor rust in the drivers side rear wheel well and some cracking in the paint. It runs well, just had a recent timing and carb adjustment, new intake manifold gaskets and boots, tune-up and valve adjustment. The tires are dry rotted and need to be replaced soon. I have post on YouTube a short video and more pictures of the car running you can see it @ http://youtu.be/iLdLoDgOejQ |
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