The Coffee Bus 1973 Volkswagen Bus Conversion 1.8l on 2040-cars
Winlock, Washington, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:1800cc
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Espresso Stand
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Base
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 49,042
Exterior Color: Red / White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Some very minor scratches, dings, and cracks. I have more pictures of the under carriage. Smoke free as it is a business. Runs and drives great. Odometer reads 49042, but I don't know if the OD has rolled. I replaced the original 1.7L engine in 2011 with an 1.8L. New brakes. Good radio. Good electrical.
Restoration and espresso stand conversion in 2010. Fully operational. Good for events or daily route. The business is set up to run on a 120v 25amp breaker. Just plug it into a standard wall receptacle.
Nuovo Siminelli espresso machine 120v
Nuovo Siminelli coffee bean grinder
Vitamix blender with 2 mixers and 1 sound buffer
Cash register
Fridgedaire fridge
Espresso sign
3 ice chests
Instant propane hot water heater
Set up has water pump to maintain water for espresso machine, sink, and pitcher washer. 20 gallon fresh water tank and 20 dirty tank. Also comes with stock of cups, lids, straws, syrups, pumps, milk pitchers, shot glasses, stir spoons, sugar packets, etc.
This Bus is a major eye catcher. Anywhere we went people wanted a drink. We used it for events only, but it could easily do a daily route. We served hot drinks in the morning and cold drinks in the afternoon.
We've taken this to car shows, art festivals, sand castle events, music festivals, pumpkin patches, and tree festivals. We took our son along too. He'll ask quite often when were taking the coffee bus somewhere. We would make him a "special coffee", which was steamed milk and vanilla syrup. He loves them. We are selling it because our financial circumstances have changed. We started it when my wife and I were out of work. It made us quite a bit of money. However, now she's working full time as a college instructor and I'm working full time as a store manager. We hope someone can have as much fun as we did.
Reserve is 20,000
Buyer arranges shipping. Prefer Paypal.
Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon for Sale
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