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1974 Vw Westy - Automatic Needs Restoration on 2040-cars

US $3,000.00
Year:1974 Mileage:112906 Color: Orage /
 orange.beige
Location:

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:WESTY
Engine:4 cyclinder
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 2342057697
Year: 1974
Interior Color: orange.beige
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: BUS
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 112,906
Exterior Color: Orage
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

This a 1974 WESTY, I have owned it for about 2 years, the bus is currently located in Hagerstown, Maryland, I'm located in New Jersey. I had a restorer lined up but it is too complicated with all the other projects I have going on. I have a 1971 Westy that I have decided to keep and let this one go. I do like this one more than the 71.

The bus did run when I picked it up in Connecticut, but the carb was removed and lost by the first person I left it with to restore. So after lots of frustration and aggravation its time to move on.

The windshield is cracked but I have a replacement out of a 76.
The front nose should be replaced, I already purchased the sheet metal.
The front wheel wells need to be replace, those pieces are in the bus.
Needs a battery tray,
The floor for the most part is solid, the front near the wheel wells need some patching.
Side panel towards the rear needs to be replaced.
Canvas top is torn.
See pics of interior is in decent shape.
I have a replacement passenger door

I DO NOT HAVE THE TITLE, I have a Bill of Sale from Connecticut, I have a notarized document from the seller stating he sold me the car and was the owner.

The bus is AS IS, international buyers are welcome to bid but must make arrangements to ship. I can work with you but I will not lay out any money

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