1969 Vw Bus Early Bay Westfalia Camper on 2040-cars
Madison, Connecticut, United States
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1969 VW Bus Early Bay Westfalia Camper Van. Runs, drives, and stops well, registration just expired in March 2014. Bus is complete, all electricals work, engine runs smoothly, could probably use a tune-up. Brakes are great, no pulling, no vibration, some new brake lines. Steering and suspension are tight for the age of the bus, shifter is a little sloppy and probably needs bushings. I have only owned the car for a short time, bought over the winter , drove 30 miles to my home, waited for Spring to list it. Previous owner drove it weekly, liked to camp all over the Northeast in it.
Interior is very good, but needs front seat covers. Westfalia camper interior is in very good shape, and complete with sleeping cot; cot needs new canvas. Dash is very good, no cracks. Body is straight, there is typical rust in the places that they sell replacement panels for. The floor feels very solid; you can jump up and down inside and it feels solid. Previous owner replaced front floor area with diamond plate steel. Heater channels are rusted out, so no heat. Original steel painted wheels and hubcaps, tires are new. Also, previous owner fashioned an optional cloth cover for the roof opening; if you want to take the camper top off for the bus look, the rag top works well, is watertight, and looks pretty good. Obviously, sold as is without warranty, and you're welcome to come inspect and drive it. I will also be happy to drive it to meet your auto transporter for pickup in my town. |
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