SOLD 1973 LHD Kombi called Gusbus

Gusbus; 1973 Kombi.

· Yellow on Grey (Roof / Bumpers)

· Left Hand Drive

· MOT exempt but one would be added at the buyer request

· Tax exempt

· Mileage 83132 miles on current MPH clocks (the original KMH ones got dropped from height and damaged)

· Comes with service history since I owned the bus and would be serviced prior to sale

· 13 previous owners

· Fully documented restoration (comes with invoices and USB with images)

· https://www.thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/gusbus-the-1973-lhd-tintop.581/

· 1915 Type 4 motor with Weber 34 ICT’s, Vintage Speed Exhaust, documented build thread (invoices and USB with images)

· https://www.thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/morks-type-4-1800-ap-engine-project.30925/

· Bears rebuilt CP code 6 Rib gearbox with 228mm clutch

· Tow Bar

· Mains Hook up

· Roofrack

· BRM alloy wheels with appropriate load rated Falken Linum 195 / 70 / 15 tyres


About the bus:

· We bought Gusbus in September 2008 prior to carrying out an extensive restoration including:

o battery trays, sections of the engine bay replaced (chassis end rails, inner and outer rear valance), little pieces of rotten metalwork cut out and new welded in.

o Right hand inner, middle and outer sill replaced

o Left hand inner and outer sill replaced

o Areas around the inner rear wheelarch tubs repaired

o Areas around the outer wheelarch skins replaced

o B and C Pillers repaired with new metalwork

o Outriggers & jacking points replaced

o Cargo bay top hat floor beams and cargo bay floors replaced

o Both front wheelarchs repaired with new metalwork

o Replacement front panel and inner windscreen panel

o Gutter sections repaired both sides

o Middle and rear window frames repaired

o Replacement front beam (ex FBI VW)

o New dampers all round, steering damper, drop link, fixed and adjustable track arms, ball joints, steering idler pin and brake pipes replaced front to rear

o Brake servo rebuilt

o Genuine VW Brazil cab doors

o Sliding door / tailgate and engine hatch have localised repairs

o New genuine VW window rubbers, tailgate and door seals

o Replacement steering coupler rubber fitted

o Accelerator / clutch / handbrake and heat exchanger cables replaced

o Swedish / Dutch / Italian side indicators reintroduced back on the bus

o Brake pipes and hoses replaced

o New spring plates fitted (rear)

o Left hand middle sliding window fitted (Gen. VW)

o Full set of keys / locking wheel nut adaptor


The interior:

· Saab 9-5 grey leather seats

· Rev counter / Voltmeter / Oil Pressure / CHT gauges

· Madmatz front cab mat kit inc kick panels, seat mats and walkthrough mats

· MCJ products steering wheel

· Sony CD / radio with four speakers

· Light oak veneered load floor

· Volkswares ¾ rock n roll bed

· Kens Customs grey leather with yellow piping seat and bed cushions

· Dynamat insulated under the bed base

· SJH Joinery hand-made interior with overhead locker and plenty of storage

· Rear Jailbar kit

· Trim panels in matching grey leather

· Rear Interior lights / sliding door open closed light

· Two 240V mains plug sockets

· 12V accessory socket (cab and under bed)


Extra’s included:

· 20 m hook up cable

· CampingGaz fridge with 12V and 240V power supplies

· Aircooled Accessories Coolbox

· Spare rocker cover gaskets


It’s a very tidy bus which has been used very much, has travelled up and down the UK to a lot of places, has given us great memories but having two buses, a very busy workload at work leaves me with little spare time so I want to focus on keeping one well maintained. After all, you can’t use two buses at once!

It does need little bits here and there; the left hand long panel has a little half inch (max) section which needs attention.

The chassis has a couple of patches where the paint needs rubbing back and repainting / waxoyl reapplying which I hope to get sorted out when the weather warms up.

The asking price is £14,000 or nearest offer.

Located in Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts.

Exterior photo's:

 

Sounds fab. Where are your interior photos?! (I’m too lazy to look through the links ) GLWS

 

Interior photo's

 

Looks even fabber! Tin tops are ace. A very nice van for someone.

 

Any questions / queries please dont hesitate to ask.

Genuine reason for sale.

Gusbus has taken us on lots of adventures, most of which are posted on here.

Drop me a PM..

 

We have had some great adventures and as you say, it will make a great bus for someone.

 

Thanks Geoff!

Luckily the speedo pod was away from the bus up high on a shelf at work..I moved some other bits and it went flying as I caught it

 

Cheers Mike,

the documented history is only what I’ve put together since 2008, pre that there was nothing (Major has the documents to match his history), being completely honest.

I will list on eBay in the coming weeks and I will also post some more photos close up of the body / chassis etc.

 

I'm quite happy with the price Ive put it up for sale at, being honest its priced to sell on for someone to enjoy and use like we have in the past.

I could wait till spring and sort the little bits out that need doing but work is getting busier and training for the Three Peaks Challenge late april leaves me with little time, especially as I want to keep the westy in tip - top condition and narrow down to the one bus.