1973 Vw Bus One Owner Pulled From Dry Storage Since 1995 No Reserve Sun Roof on 2040-cars
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:4cly.
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Options: Sunroof
Mileage: 78,003
Exterior Color: Tan
Trim: Tan
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: Automatic
Hello and Thank You for Veiwing My Auction......I recently got a call from a Friend who asked me if I was interested in a Rare Find......He indicated his Buddy was clearing out his Parents Dry Storage and that there was a real Gem that I would be interested in.....Well he had My Attention....all he had to say was Gem and I was Hooked..LOL...anyway The Story goes as Follows......His parents Purcahsed this VW Bus....Brand New...had maintained it at the Local Dealership and has all the Dealership stamps in placed when service was performed..They decided to rent a Storage locker in 1995....and there it sat until he was put in charge of clearing the estate...I am an old Hot Rodder...I know nothing about VW 's let alone Vans....was Real surprise to find out how much they Bring Restored...From what I have gathered...This was the First year of the Automatic..has the Duel Carbs (solex 3234)...1600cc motor..I managed to change the plugs, Points and caps and wires, sprayed some starter Fluid and she fired right up......so the good news is it runs and all the brakes work...however it can not be driven..the gas tank needs to be cleaned and Carbs rebuilt..Overall it is a rust free Van...has a few little areas but is a solid Van worth the effort put forth to restore....This Van also has the Rare Sunroof option.....all glass is in excellent condition....my Vision was to make it a Calf. Beach Buggie.. Get a Surf Board Rack... and once restored have a $20,000 Van....anyway I would rather sell it to someone who knows and appreciates these old Vw's...it is as it came out of the factory.....the new owner will be the first to take it apart and it is all there..all lights work..even the Radio.....any questions call or text me at 804-869-9885....I do have it forsale locally so the auction may end at anytime....the reserve is set low so it should sell....if it does not sell..I will not relist it..I will restored it and sell it next spring for $20,000...anyway if you have Zero Feedback please call me before bidding...This is a serious auction for a real kool Van...I also would like to be paid the way I do business on Ebay that is next day full amount send a Cashier's Check once check has cleared I will next day the Title....thanks again and good luck with the Auction :)
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