For sale in our Dallas Fort Worth showroom is a 1979 Volkswagen
Microbus. Traditional buses are everywhere but if you want to
really stand out, building a custom bus is the only way to go. This
is a cargo van, not a transporter, so it lends itself perfectly to
the two-tone look, since you don't have to worry about windows. The
burgundy metallic paint has a lot of metallic and pearl in it, so
it really glows in the sunlight. A few body colored trim bits such
as the simple steel bumpers make it seem sleek but the big VW
emblem on the nose is recognized around the world. Inside, there
are host of changes and you'll see why the panel truck was ideal
for this build. The front seats are the usual wide buckets now
wrapped and comfortable two-tone gray vinyl. Slide behind the big,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and you'll see the original
instruments, which pretty much amount to speed and fuel level, just
like in the beetle. However, with the upgraded engine in a 4 speed
manual transmission it gets up and moves just fine neatly fitted
black carpet throughout the front of the cab help control noise and
heat and are a big step up from the original rubber mats, and the
custom door panels at a little Flash 2. Open the rear sliding door
and you'll see why using a panel van was important there's a
standard bench seat, and it's upholstered to match the front seat,
but everything else is black. Hit a button and a flat screen TV
Rises out of a special housing behind the front seat, giving you
long-range entertainment, including a Sony PS3. It's dark and quiet
back there like a movie theater, and it's easy to imagine hitting
the road with the whole gang in this one. There's still plenty of
storage behind the seat and it's all quite nicely finished so it'll
draw a lot of attention at shows. To view this 1979 Volkswagen
Microbus in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video,
please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information
please call the Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom at 817-310-9400 or email
at
[email protected].
