1978 Volkswagen Riviera Camper Bus **unrestored**no Reserve** Very Cool on 2040-cars
College Place, Washington, United States
Fuel Type:gas
Engine:4cyl
For Sale By:Private Seller
Mileage: 139,864
Make: Volkswagen
Sub Model: Riviera
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: pop top camper
Drive Type: 4 speed
FOR BID: 1978 Riviera Camper Bus.
Original paint and interior. Paint is freshly buffed out. Typical dings, chips and scatches. Took a picture of a dent in the rear. Nothing major. Just want to be honest in the representation.
Motor is original as well I believe. It is fuel injected with a new fuel pump and several hard lines replaced as well.
Pop top canvas is in great shape, I will add pictures in the next day or so. Canvas is yellow canvas and original bed pad.
Interior is original as well. No aftermarket stereo and sub woofer here! Good old original am/fm. Front seats and dash are in great shape, no cracks in the dash. Full curtains front to back. Cabinets have a few issues with shrunken moldings and particle board swell, DOES NOT effect the funtionality. Doors, drawers and slides operate fine. Please notice wear on the front of the bottom cushion in back. I believe it is UV deterioration.
I haven't messed with the sink or fridge. Don't know if they work or not. Haven't tried out the porta potty either!!
I have the rubber mat for front floorboards, in great shape. I have the door panels and kick boards as well but they aren't pretty so I left out of the pictures.
Brand new Les Schwab tires and napa battery.
Steering box is tight and the brakes are good.
Small small amount of rust under auxiliry battery tray. Absolutely minimum.
Overall a great daily driver camper bus. People flock to this Bus anytime you stop long enough to get your attention. Not perfect but an absolutely great place to start your own Bus journey.
I live in S.E Washington on the Oregon boarder. I am offering to have this Bus delivered to anywhere in Washington or Oregon for $2.50 a mile one way.
Thanks for looking.
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