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1972 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus Stunning Vw Restoration on 2040-cars

US $21,995.00
Year:1972 Mileage:121684 Color:
Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States
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Isn't she lovely... 

Hello everybody, here’s another fine example of the ultimate camp mobile. Evidently this bus was a European import and came with the rare factory hitch.This Westfalia is the last year of the low light turn signals and rounded bumpers. It's the first year of the more powerful Porsche style "pancake" engine .  It has a cot in the pop-top area, a fold-out bench seat that sleeps two more, plus  a child cot across the front. Talk about comfy cozy!

This van was painted a beautiful Sea Blue and Pastel White two tone and was in good condition prior to being painted. There were many hours spent block sanding to get the body as straight as possible. It's amazing  how nice and clean the original front floor is. The interior is completely reupholstered in a two tone tan with custom blue piping and looks way cool.  The pop-top is a new desirable three window version, with new seals all the way around. I really like the versatility of the removable Coleman Ice box and water cooler. It just gives you easier access and more room if you need it, as compared to the original ice box. 

Mechanically this bus runs like dream, I was told that the engine was rebuilt within the last 5,000 miles. The fellow I purchased it from cannot seem to find the repair order, so I did not receive any paperwork with the bus, Yet.(he's still looking) The transaxle shifts smooth and doesn't whine, grind or pop out of gear. The front end is tight and steers straight down the road. The brakes have replaced recently and stop smooth and strong. All the electrical is in working order including; headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, wipers, and fuel gauge. I even installed a inline electric pump for the windshield washer.One key works all the doors and I just replaced the ignition switch.

This bus is a blast to drive and looks great rolling down the highway or cruising around town. You’ll enjoy many quite hours getting back to nature,driving through the countryside, or listening to waves break on a near by beach. Having the Early Bay window in such great condition adds rarity and style that you just don't find in others Westys. As a licensed Colorado Dealer I have to sell the van miles exempt due to its age per state law.  Bid with confidence and good luck.

Here are the highlights:

Exterior

·             Exceptionally Straight Body... Check out the close side view pictures

·             Rust Free

·             Clean Floor panels

·             Nice Original VW hubcaps

     New Three Window Pop-Top and Pop-Top seals

     All new side, rear and front window seals

     New window scrapers and felt around door glass

     All new front, side, engine lid,and rear hatch seals  


Interior

  • Reupholstered seats tan with blue piping, including rare camping stool
  •   Clean original dash
  • AM/FM Face off CD Player with auxiliary output for I-Pod
  • Beautiful factory cabinets with tons of storage
  •  New  bamboo style flooring
  • Completely insulated with foil back insulation
  • New birch paneling throughout the whole interior including ceiling
  • New custom made curtains
  • New front door and kick panels
  • New Seat stand mats


Engine

·             Rebuilt engine

·             Tuned-Up

·             New plugs, cap, rotor and filters

·             Fresh oil with new filter

·             115 to 120lbs  compression on all four cylinders

·             Runs fantastic

·             Weber progressive carburetor conversion

     Electric fuel pump


Miscellaneous

·             New windshield, seal, and wipers

·             New Pop-Top Seal

·             New Napa Heavy Duty battery

·             Brand new cool White wall tires

·             Newer Tuned exhaust

     Powder Coated wheels

     All new window and door seals including new window scrapers


Camper Equipment

·             Pop- top canvas with three windows

     Sweet Vintage Up right Coleman Cooler

     New Old stock Coleman water cooler

·             Rear seat folds into a bed

·             Second bed in pop-top area

·             Child cot fits across the front seat area

     Rear screen

     Fold up table


This unique van will provide plenty of fun in the sun. Please call me @ 720-270-5637 if you have any
questions and would like to speak in person. I am also open to reasonable offers on my Buy It Now if you're interested. But I will only negotiate in person or over the phone and sell through my E-Bay listing. Also if you are local and serious you're welcome to come by for a personal viewing and test drive. Be sure to go my about me page by hitting the "me" logo next to my feed back so you can learn more about my world. Thank-you for taking the time to check out my listing...Joey


Peace, Love, and Old VW's   





 

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