1979 Volkswagen Bus Passenger on 2040-cars
Olympia, Washington, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0 Liter/ 2000cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Basic model slider door
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 160,000
Number of Doors: 3
Exterior Color: Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Brown
Clean title in hand. Odometer reads 60k. I think it's 160K.
I drove it as a daily driver. Motor was rebuilt in the early 90's but only driven about 40k by PO when the ignition switch broke. PO didn't fix it and it wasn't driven from about 2001 until 2011 when I got it. Just had the motor out last fall. Put new lifters in, valves, seals. It starts right up everytime. Runs,drives, stops great. Lots of get up and go. Accelerates smoothly. Easy to freeway speeds, even up hill. 2.0 Fuel injected. New shifting coupler and front guide.
New tires, spare too. Paint isn't too bad. It could use a buff and wax. Some surface rust areas. Battery tray rusted through and now has an insert shelf. There is a small gash in metal over the right rear wheel (see pic).
Interior is decent over all. Headliners good. Seats are good other than a small tear in the side of driver seat and one in passenger seat. Can be sewn up. Floor mats are good. Floors have some surface rust and one dime sized rust through spot in the cargo area. It could use a windshield and rubber and a rear window rubber, but not a must.
I installed an aftermarket ignition switch. Everything is included for the original ignition if you want to switch back. I have the heater working good.
I also have the right rear running light, spare tire hard plastic cover, and rear compartment carpet which are included. I'm including a copy of Haynes Bus Maintenance and Repair Manual as well.
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