1972 Volkswagen Bus, Van, Microbus, Needs Motor Work, 72 on 2040-cars
Wolverton, Minnesota, United States
Hello, I am selling my 72 Vw bus, I purchased it to put back on the road, but have too many projects at the moment, so i am thinning the herd, so to speak. It has some rust, but much less than any I've seen around here, see pics. Floors are overall decent, there is a patch on the driver's floorboard, and rust on the rockers. Some filler is cracking in the front above the headlights but i was just going to leave it and drive it that way. Glass is all good, the windshield is good but is delaminating some at the bottom. I have a clear title. I don't have any photos of the original 1700 engine, but it is included with the bus, it is in good rebuildable shape. One head is removed to verify a burnt valve. The doors all open and close well, except the sliding door, which is locked and i do not have the key for the sliding door (but i do have the keys for the ignition and front doors!!). the sliding door latch must simply be unbolted and the cylinder removed to have a new key made. I have a clear title and the spare tire is also with the vehicle but it is not pictured. you can email me any questions or call (701) 261 2173 |
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After some wait, we're finally seeing spy shots of the Beetle R in Germany. The mule shown in the images here is wearing the R-Line bodykit, which adds sportier front and rear fascias, side skirts, dual exhausts and a not-so-subtle spoiler. Topped off with Volkswagen's traditional, five-spoke R wheels, we'd be just fine with the Beetle R coming to market as is.
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