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From New Mexico, No Rust Ever, New Interior, Great Colors, Roof Rack, Runs Great on 2040-cars

US $21,900.00
Year:1970 Mileage:90408
Location:

Sylvania, Ohio, United States

Sylvania, Ohio, United States

 Fun People Hauler

By 1970, the Volkswagen Bus, VW's lovable, adaptable rear-engine box, had become an icon on America's highways and in its driveways.

The Volkswagen Bus had gained acceptance among suburban families, car-poolers, and of course, counterculture types. The passenger-carrying Station Wagon model of the Volkswagen Bus had long been a favorite of the young and young-at-heart. "Hippy vans" painted up in psychedelic designs were a fixture of the 1960s.

This example has that wonderful two- tone color combination of light blue with a cloud white top.  Adding to this look is the roof luggage rack that is useful for that weekend trip or carrying the kids' sporting needs.  The Bus has seating for 7 people, with cargo space in rear behind the third seat.  The center seat can easily be removed to make room for larger cargo items.

Conditions:

             Body/paint: no rust ever (from New Mexico), correct original blue/cloud white, older respray, no accident repairs, floors are original with original blue paint, in good to very good original condition.

            Chrome/trim: original, all intact, in good to very good condition.

            Weather stripping/rubber trim: original condition in fair to good condition.

            Wheels/tires: new wheels with excellent white wall tires (90% wear left).

            Roof rack: new condition.

           Glass: wind shield has some minor wiper scuffs overall in good original condition, side and rear glass in very good to excellent condition.

           Undercarriage/wheel wells: overall in original 'rust free' condition with new steering components (has good tight feel/drives a straight line), new rear shocks, in very good to excellent condition considering its 44 year old original condition.

           Engine/engine compartment: all intact, original blue paint, in nicely maintained good condition.  The engine and drive train are in very good working order.  Runs strong and shifts well.

          Interior: new seat padding/covers on all seats (correct original material/pattern, new to excellent condition for all rubber floor mats, headliner in good original condition with no damage, dash pad has some cracks in fair condition, dash/gauges/original AM radio, switches, steering wheel are all in good working/appearance original condition, side panels are original in very good to excellent condition, modern sound system (radio unit, JVC KD-R200) hidden in glove compartment with custom Alpine speakers units (not mounted or changing the original surfaces) in the rear cargo area, spare tire with original plastic cover, original seat belts in good condition

The Bus drives and handles well on all types of roads, from back country roads to the interstate.

Part of the fun of a VW Bus is the driving experience.  The driver's seat position is forward, with the large diameter steering wheel in a traditional horizontal bus angle.  This classic micro bus design is perfect for the surfer, weekend fun, tailgate party, hauling stuff or that really cool soccer Mom.

This is your chance to get a piece of the past when life was more care free!

         

The VW Bus is being offered on other web sites and locally.  We reserve the right to end the auction early.

Please look over the photos and description well before placing your bid.

It is being sold 'AS IS' with no warranties.  More photos/info available.  Please feel free to call Chuck at 419-618-3855.

The Bus is available for your or an independent expert inspection.  Inspections must be done before the completion of the auction.


       



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