1973 Vw Van/bus on 2040-cars
Archbald, Pennsylvania, United States
Engine:63 HP
Vehicle Title:Clear
Mileage: 150,234
Make: Volkswagen
Exterior Color: Orange
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: VAN/BUS
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: REAR
I AM LISTING THIS VW VAN FOR MY UNCLE WHO IS NOT COMPUTER SAVVY. I HAVE NEVER LISTED A VEHICLE, I'M DOING THIS AS A FAVOR. AS YOU CAN SEE MY RATING SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. THIS IS A 1973 VW VAN, PURCHASED BY MY UNCLE IN 1975, YES, HE IS THE SECOND OWNER. THIS VEHICLE IS IN NEED OF A TOTAL RESTORATION OR PARTS USE. WHILE I AM A CAR GUY, I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT VW'S. HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, I CAN TRY TO ANSWER OR DIRECT YOU TO CALL MY UNCLE, HE WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TELL ALL THE DETAILS AND MEMORIES DRIVING THIS VAN. THE VAN HAS BEEN PARKED AND OFF THE ROAD FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. THERE IS APPROXIMATELY 150K ON THE VEHICLE. THE MOTOR IS A BANGIN 63HP, YEARS AGO HE REPLACED THE FACTORY SHORT BLOCK THAT CAME DIRECT FROM GERMANY. THE BLOCK HAS 30K MILES AND THE HEADS HAVE 15K MILES. THE HEADS WERE REPLACED AS YOU PROBABLY WOULD KNOW, SO IT CAN RUN ON UNLEADED FUEL VS. LEADED. I KNOW PEOPLE GO NUTS FOR WHATEVER MAKE, MODEL, CAR, TRUCK WHATEVER IS OUT THERE, SO IF YOU WANT TO GIVE THIS VAN A GOOD HOME AS MY UNCLE WOULD HOPE TO SEE, GREAT.
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2014 Volkswagen XL1 [w/video]
Mon, 11 Mar 2013World's Most Efficient Car Impresses, Not Without Compromises
Among our many duties at the recent Geneva Motor Show, we were offered a pretty exclusive drive in the new Volkswagen XL1 hyper-efficient plug-in diesel hybrid. There is so much that is interesting about a car like this reaching production from a major automaker that it's tough to know where to begin.
First off, you should know that - at least for this generation - there is absolutely no chance in Albuquerque that this "1-liter vehicle" (i.e. a vehicle that can burn just one liter of fuel to travel 100 kilometers, or 62.1 miles) will ever make it into the hands of North American customers. We, too, were having trouble imagining an XL1 in typical American traffic, surrounded by comparatively massive pickups and SUVs. The driving experience had us recalling a couple of weeks in 1999 when we drove the then-revolutionary Honda Insight hybrid on US roads. We keenly remember the feeling of being very small and vulnerable, even as we felt proudly green in our 61-mpg Tochigi pod. Thing is, the Volkswagen is smaller still, and nearly as light despite its more complex drivetrain and safety features.
Volkswagen shows off performance-ish Passat concept
Mon, 14 Jan 2013As part of its 2013 Detroit Auto Show debut package, Volkswagen has rolled out a sportier version of the Passat sedan, though it's strictly conceptual for now. A small dose of go-fast visuals have been added to the handsome Volkswagen, including 19-inch wheels, carbon-capped mirrors, an advanced front lighting system, LED taillamps and dual exhaust. Some carbon bits and upgraded leather are found inside the cabin, as well.
But the real performance chops come in the form of a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that sends 250 horsepower to the Passat's front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. That's a good boost in power over the 170 hp of the base 2.5-liter inline-five, but not quite as potent as the 3.6-liter VR6. A lowered sport suspension and revised electronic steering are also on hand, making things slightly more involving out on the road... we assume.
It's not quite the performance concept we were hoping for, but a more enthusiastic Passat isn't necessarily a bad thing. Scroll down for the press release.
Volkswagen formally introduces super-efficient XL1
Mon, 04 Mar 2013Lightweight and low drag are hallmarks of great sportscar design. But when paired with a super-efficient, hybrid powertrain, you have the Volkswagen's XL1 that has been formally introduced in Geneva today.
When the 1,700-lb, carbon-fiber-bodied two-seater hits the road, its claimed 261 miles per gallon will make it the world's most-fuel-efficient production car. Though "production car" might be a stretch since VW said in a February press release that the XL1 would be built using "handcrafting-like production methods." We translate that to mean you won't be seeing many of these cars on the road. Though no one at VW has mentioned pricing yet, early rumors suggested a six-figure price tag.
That's supercar budget for a vehicle that has a 47-horsepower, two-cylinder diesel engine and a 27hp electric motor. With numbers like that, owners can expect 0-62 mph times of 12.7 seconds and top speed near 100 mph.