Restored 1973 Volkswagen Bus/vanagon Campmobile on 2040-cars
Mount Kisco, New York, United States
1973 Volkswagen Westfalia
Ground up restoration with over 400 man hours. This is one of the nicest campers you'll find on the market today. Restoration was done with attention to detail with exception to a few pain drips not noticeable unless you are looking for them. The interior coach work is beautiful and the upgrade to a 914 motor makes this camper super reliable and a little more special. Seller is only selling because he is simply not going to use or enjoy this camper they way it should be. Originally from California, this bus began its restoration with minimal rust all of which was repaired. The body is straight and the interior is complete. Brand new two tone base coat and clear coat paint job with quality Dupont products inside and out, rims, bumpers, etc. The under-body has been sealed with rust preventative undercoating. The upholstery includes new foam and features pleated tan leather-like vinyl with accenting ivory piping. All original furniture has been restored better than new including the ice box and sink. The Dashboard is excellent with no cracks and a new special rubber / plastic paint. The motor is a 1.8 freshly rebuilt from a Porsche 914 (this is a common upgrade and gives the bus some more power and reliability). Electronic Ignition was also installed along with a Cylinder Head Temp Gauge to make sure the motor was running propoerly and the operator can monitor its vitals as it's air cooled. Almost every square inch of the camper has been tested and either; replaced, repaired or refurbished. Most of the original OEM German VW parts were in great condition and were reused. New Components Used During Restoration Include: Interior: Front Floor Mats Kick Panels Door Panels Sun-visors & Clips Carpet Upholstery Curtains Pop Top Canvas Stereo Sink Faucet (new part not shown in pictures) Exterior: All doors Pop Top Window Rubber Side Mirrors Lighting - Housings & Lenses Hub Caps VW Emblems Radial Tires Mechanical: 914 Engine Brakes Carburetor Battery Shocks Shift and Brakes Cables Misc & Tranny seals and Components If you have an questions please don't hesitate to call 914-282-0714 On Dec-26-13 at 11:21:23 PST, seller added the following information: We also have brand new unused rear hatch screens and side door screens
that snap in and both are zippered openings. Bus also includes 2 hammocks. Front seat hammock and pop top hammock. I just included an engine pic as well! |
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