Rare 1981 Vw Van Bus Firetruck Transporter - Excellent Delivery & Advertising on 2040-cars
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This VW Transporter is in beautiful original condition. It turns on a dime, is a pleasure to drive and has many years remaining of solid performance and practical utility. It's a highly desirable and hard to find model even in Europe. There is ample loading access on three sides, a roof rack, a warning light system and a siren that can be used at events and off public roads. As a business delivery and advertising van, it's in a class of its own.
LT stands for "Leicht-Transporter", Light-Transporter. It was never exported by VW to the US due to its commercial rating. This particular van has a very clean interior with factory assembly line code tags, VIN plates, service placards and original owners manual map all still in place. It was always babied and meticulously maintained by the Rauenberg Fire Department in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany and has barely been used since arriving in the US. There have never been animals or smokers in this van and it has only been cleaned with unscented cleaning products, water and HEPA vacs. It is a very clean vehicle. The second owner shipped this Transporter from Germany then was unable to register it due to California non-compliance with EPA regulations. This van easily can be registered in almost any other state including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington which follow US DOT/EPA regulation that allows carbureted vehicles manufactured over 20 years ago. ALL ORIGINAL 1981 VOLKSWAGEN LT 31 • Most recent service only required replacement of hoses and similar parts that age without use • Ultra low miles and excellent overall condition with minor cosmetic issues • Ready to be outfitted for your business or as a camper or surf ride • Handles beautifully and runs strong A MOBILE BILLBOARD & DELIVERY VAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS • An outstanding advertising tool prompting extremely positive attention • A head-turner with or without a company name and logo in bold white on red • A superb city delivery van with an extremely compact turning radius • Sliding doors on both sides and a roll-up aluminum back door SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES • Model year 1981 - Type 281 • 13,772 original miles, 22,164 kilometers • Manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN AG Wolfsburg, Hannover plant, West Germany • Customized as a German fire engine crew truck by ZIEGLER in Gingen, West Germany • Super efficient Audi-Porsche 4 cylinder, in-line, 2 litre, 75 HP, water-cooled gas engine • Dual sliding doors and walk-through cab with four-seater removable configuration • Working emergency horns, sirens and light system by Hella • Rear compartment with aluminum tambour door • Rear wheel drive, 4-speed manual transmission • Turning circle 11.9 meters • 195 R 14 tires with plenty of tread left • Battery disconnect pin to preserve power • New NAPA Legend 40R battery • Roof rack, and antenna • Front and rear fog lights • All original keys PURCHASE DETAILS • Vehicle is located in Santa Rosa, California • Payment of $1,000 deposit via PayPal within 24 hours and balance by cashier's check within 3 days at pickup • The US Customs documents, bill of lading and German title are present • Additional photos and an appointment to inspect are available upon request • Please include your phone number if you prefer to be contacted by phone |
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