1973 Vw Baywindow Transporter Bus on 2040-cars
De Forest, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Bus
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.7 gas
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 74,737
Exterior Color: Blue/White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan/Gray
Trim: 4 door
Number of Cylinders: 4
Here is a nice 1973 VW 13 window Bay window Bus. Spent its life in California till 1995, then the second owner brought it back to Wisconsin and started to bring her back to life. Always stored indoors, No winter driving. Body is solid, Runs Great. Speedo says74,737 This is not actual mileage odometer does not work. mileage exempt. I am now the 3rd owner. It has 5 K on a new Mofoco motor which is the same as in Porsche Boxster. New clutch, CV joints ,Trans Flushed, Fresh oil and tuned. Twin Chromed tipped Exhaust, New single Weber carb at time of new motor. Optima Battery, Newly balanced New 8 ply Hancook Tires. Front and rear sway bars added for benefit from cross winds. Spare Tire mounted on the front with cover.4 Speed Manual Tranny , Custom middle seat folds down to make Queen sized bed, also have original middle seat. Interior Curtains, Eight speaker Pioneer CD player/Radio, carpeting with rubber floor mats underneath. additional inline heater. Goes with manuals and a few spare parts. The paint , This bus has been hand brush painted and good from 20 feet away, it definitely could use a really nice paint job as the metal seems very strong with only a few small spots of fillers as I can tell. Frame looks great for a bus of this age. The Interior, Steering Wheel, gauges and dash are great. The front seats and original middle seat are original. They all need, under those seat covers, they need to be upgraded or recovered to your perfect color to match your paint or liking.. Original Second seat is out of bus but goes with it. The headliner is in great condition, side panels ,glass, all there in nice condition. So bid with confidence your getting a bus with most of the mechanicals taken care of. Do a search on Mofoco in Milwaukee. They did the complete motor exchange. $1000.00 deposit through pay pal after auction ends. Balance required when picked up within 7 days. Terms are cash, or Certified Bank Check. You pay all shipping costs or local pickup. I can be reached at iluvarchery@msn.com for any questions concerning this rare bus. Can send additional pictures if wanted.
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