1976 Vw Bus 9 Passenger Tintop - New Paint; California; No Rust - Must See!! on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:13811

Location:

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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1976 VW Passenger Bus

Offered here for auction is a 1976 Volkswagen passenger bus. It features new paint and a fuel-injected flat four motor. It’s been a California bus since new and shows no signs of rust or corrosion. The panels are very good and the underside is excellent. Front floors have no holes or rotting, either. On the inside, the bus is "Plain Jane," but the often missing middle seat is intact, allowing for transport of 9 passengers easily.
Up front, the rare passenger "bench seat" has been reupholstered and looks great. This set up creates a "non walk-through" design, which is quite unique. Most buses have bucket seats. The rear passenger seats are in good, original condition, and are not beat up. The inside panels are also intact and complete. Paint is of driver quality, but it’s thick and has a nice shine and luster, as shown in the pictures.
The VW runs good and can go on the highway no problem. The motor is quiet and the idle is steady. There’s no smoke, even under hard acceleration. Spark plugs show no black soot or oil. The fuel injection allows the motor to start easily and provides good power, but the idle is a little low and should be raised, in my opinion. The transmission and clutch operate as they should. There are no odd noises or popping out of gear. All tires have good tread.
Like every old VW, this one has some needs, nothing major, though. The driver seat is taped and needs to be reupholstered. Headliner has normal tears. There is no radio or speakers. Included is an extra set of front door panels w/o speaker cut-outs. The signals and gas gauge are currently working, but are temperamental, and occasionally blow a fuse if headlights and signal are used together. Rear side marker lenses are missing. Horn doesn’t work. The headlights, brights, wipers, and brake lights are all functioning properly.
I have receipts dating back to the 1980s from previous owners showing the bus had a rebuilt engine and regular maintenance in the way of valve adjustments, oil changes, etc.
This VW Bus is quite a crowd pleaser. Its striking appearance makes strangers want to talk to you and share their fond VW memories. Owning it will make you proud. It’s also a fine investment that’s fun and is sure to rise in value. No doubt. Bid to Win and Enjoy!

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For a full, detailed description of this fun and collectible VW Bus, please send an email with your specific questions, or call.
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You’re welcome to inspect this vehicle in person, or have someone inspect it for you. Stated mileage of 13,811 is current odometer reading, but due to its age, this is not the vehicle's actual mileage.
DO NOT BID unless you have the necessary funds readily available to pay for vehicle and you are SERIOUS about owning it.

NOTE: seller may remove car early from auction as this vehicle is advertised elsewhere and may be sold before auction’s end

Please keep in mind that when purchasing a used vehicle, most cars are not "perfect" and minor imperfections may be visible upon closer inspection. These imperfections may include, but are not limited to, small scratches and dings, rock chips, minor surface rust, small stains or tears in the carpeting, windshield imperfections, and wear on the seats. Every attempt will be made to accurately describe the "overall" condition of each vehicle. Please note that it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of any statements that are made regarding the condition of said vehicle. There are no guarantees as to the accuracy of the descriptions made. Please call at 805. 801. 2581 if you have any questions. Thank you.

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