1971 Volkswagen Bus Type 2 Camper Pop-top Pastel White Westfilia on 2040-cars

1971 Volkswagen Camper Bus

Pop Top

Justin 503-969-5127

Hello again out there in eBay land.  First, I want to apologize to those of you reading this that are super knowledgeable on the subject of all things Volkswagen and the Bus or Transporter in particular.  While I am a lover and fan, I do not have a deep history of ownership of these vehicles.  I have had a few come in and out of my life and have enjoyed them, I just would not consider myself an expert as many of you may be.  I do know cars however, and this is a nice one.

I received this car from a man who had the dreams of owning and restoring it.  So he bought a solid candidate..  Thank goodness..  This is a 1971 Camper Pop-Top with a rebuilt engine and full documentation of a lifetime of service.  This Bus had been sitting in a garage for years.  It started and ran with a jump but the front brakes were seized and the paint was chipped and faded.  The window seals were old and hard and the interior was beat and tired.  It was very dry though.  This is not a rusty old VW scabbed back to life.  This is a dry and solid vehicle.

He bought the car and had it towed to a really good body shop.  Really good, but really expensive..  The job started out to be reasonably priced, but soon became completely out of control.  For weeks the process drug on..  The shop needing this part and this seal and this lens and before long the bill was the stuff of legend.  Or nightmare..  I got the call from the man that he needed help to figure out what to do.  I went to speak to the shop, and the man showed us some mercy..  It is difficult when you are trying to get good work done from a perfectionist.  They won’t cut corners, even when they should be cut.  Let’s face it, you don’t spend 12k painting a 1971 VW Bus unless you have a pile of cash you want to burn through..   We worked out a deal where I sourced all the seals and parts and bought them wholesale, and he did the work to his standards.  It saved a little and allowed the man to pay the bill without taking a second out on his home.. 

We got a fantastic paint job.  Show quality..  I mean wow..  Bring out the judges because it is quite the finished product.  New window seals new felt new lenses new glass..  New, new, new.. 

So, as backwards as this may sound, the guy didn’t do any of the mechanical stuff first.  Dead battery, frozen brakes, and a tired interior on a million dollar body.  We had to tow the Bus to my shop and assess what we were going to do first.  1. Battery, easy done..  2. Brakes, new calipers and pads done..  3.  Test drive..  No clutch at all..  New clutch, resurface flywheel, full job with new motor and trans mounts done..

Luckily the car drove perfect after that..  I say luckily because every light worked, the blinkers, the horn, the gas gage, everything..  The bus drives perfectly.  Solid, no rattles no pulling..  Plenty of power perfect syncros I mean this Bus is all there mechanically.

By this time the owner was really out of money..  We did a new wood floor and carpet, but he had no more money for the rest of the interior.  The Camper looks so nice, that it deserves a beautiful inside too.  Right now it’s totally usable, but my hope is that the buyer keeps with tradition and does the right thing for this VW.  The seats are all there, but need to be recovered and stuffed.  The canvas for the top has some rips in the material and reeds to be replaced.  The sink is missing if you even want one? 

The Bus is almost there..  Its really close..  I think it would be a great project for a person that maybe does not know a lot about cars, but has an eye for style..  Finish it how you like and have a vehicle that fits your personality exactly.

I am setting the reserve very low and I know the Bus will sell the first go around as long as we all play by these rules. 

#1.  Only bid if you have intentions to buy. 

#2. Ask any and all questions before bidding. 

#3. Please contact me BEFORE BIDDING if you have zero or negative feedback.

#4. This is an AS-IS sale.  I have done my best to describe it exactly as I see it but it has no warranties or guarantees except a clean and clear legal title after payment.

#5. I will not accept Pay-Pal for the balance payment of the VW.  Pay-Pal is for the deposit only, the balance must be paid by certified check or wire.  Legitimate and legal buyers only please. 

Just be real and genuine and I will make sure that the winning bidder is happy with his or her purchase.  I have 100% positive feedback and I plan on keeping that.  Also, I will end the sale for the right offer so don’t wait till the last second and worry about missing out.  Just call me and we will work out a fair price..

I’m Justin my Phone number is 503-969-5127