1973 "rare" Voltswagen Full Panel Bus With No Rear Window on 2040-cars
Rochester, New Hampshire, United States
You are bidding on a friend's extremely rare 1973 Voltswagen full panel bus, factory built in Germany, with a rear decklid with no rear window. Vehicle was built by Voltswagen to be used as a utility truck for a German volunteer fire department, and was equipped to tow pumping equipment. It was never available for purchase in the US, but was bought in Canada then sold to current owner in the US. Metal dash board is not standard for this year, and steel dash was only available in Germany for this year. Vehicle is equiped with a 1600cc motor that has had the pistons replaced, cylinders, crank bearings, new cam and cam bearings, new oil pump, new Kadron dual carbs, header exhaust, new generator, and a new starter. Has new front brake calipers, rotors and pads.Front seats have been recovered, has had new door seal installed on the passenger side front door , new seal for the drivers door is in the bus. There is also a box(see photo) of spare parts that are included with sale. Bus is currently registered in the state of New Hampshire and is sold with a clear title from that state. This is a extremely rare vehicle, in excellent condition, that is an incredible opportunity to own for a true Voltswagen collector. This bus will draw a crowd at any automotive event you attend, whether it's a local cruise night or a national gathering. There certainly will not be another there anywhere like it. For futher information you can contact Paul , at 603-781-6476. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding.
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