Hi, my 1978 Type 2 2.0L Deluxe Mircobus LHD is up for sale, reason for sale is that I’m needing the garage space. It was imported from California in 2009, two previous UK owners. 27100 miles but that has gone round the clock. In 2020 (26100 miles) I had the engine rebuilt, added twin Weber ICT 34 carbs, all tin ware powder coated, new coil, plugs, HT leads, oil cooler. Rebuilt bellows thermostat. The 6-rib gearbox was overhauled by Cogbox, all new shift linkage bushes, rear brakes, shocks, CV joints overhauled, new fuel lines & filter, fuel tank vent lines, heat exchangers cleaned. It’s been garaged by myself and the previous owner all year round. It’s a solid bus with no rot. The interior you can see isn’t original, as I sourced an original middle bench which was in poor condition, so have had faux leather upholstery done on all seats, new carpets and door cards. Fitted tachometer, all wiring tidied and/or replaced. Passenger front seat is on a swivel plate, also inertia seatbelts both front and rear outboard bench. I have the original steering wheel, new old stock Bosch coil, fuel pump, a two-bow and three-bow roof rack, steel wheels plus immaculate VW logo chrome hubcaps, loads other parts, interior handles etc, plus spare wheel/tyre and the solid plastic cover. The bus looks to have mostly original paint, there are a few dents and flat paintwork here and there, front a rear screen have very good window seals but the side window rubbers, are complete, but have hardened so would have been the next job if keeping the bus (chrome beading on those windows isn’t chrome anymore either). Nearside interior rear quarter doesn’t have the vinyl attached. Located near Southampton, asking £18800 ono, PM me if you’re interested, cheers.
Hi Tom, My name is Jo, I am from Germany. I like your VW a lot. Is it available? And how does it run? Looks strong Greetings Jo
Hi Jo, Apologies for the delay in my reply. Yes the van is still available. It runs great, as mentioned with fully rebuilt gearbox and engine and most of the running gear. I use a timing gun and vacuum gauge to regularly check the engine and carb balance for price of mind and efficient running. Runs at the correct temperature, the block has a max temperature indicator showing that it has never overheated. My kids love the van but only selling due the fact we now have a Ford transit crew cab and so the vw doesn’t get used much anymore. I’ll send you my phone number in PM and you’re welcome to call for any further discussion/questions. All the best Tom
