Vehicle Description
Out of production for decades and there's still strong demand for
the legendary VW Microbus, especially those with the coveted
Westfalia camper conversion. To date, nothing else has appeared
that can match its combination of utility, reliability, and
simplicity, and, of course, there's no denying the appeal of a
vintage VW to folks who were there when they were new.
This bright yellow 1972 Volkswagen Microbus is exactly what you've
been looking for. Functional, clean, and never used for anything
more challenging than exploring the edges of civilization. The
bodywork is in decent shape, as you'd expect from a vehicle that's
led an easy life, and all the original badges, lenses, windows, and
other hard-to-obtain parts are still there. The bright paint is
sunny and cheerful, albeit showing signs of age and use, so you can
look at it as a slice of history or a blank canvas on which to
create your own Summer of Love tribute. The Westfalia camper top
gives it a distinctive look that VW fans can recognize a half-mile
away, but beyond that, there are no notable modifications (and you
can't really call the camper top a modification anyway). The
front-mounted VW emblem is as big as they come and you can tell VW
was serious about the camper's abilities thanks to the campground
hook-ups and vent windows on the side of the van.
Inside, it's as funky and as practical as you remember. Tan vinyl
upholstery is durable, easy to maintain, and perfectly captures the
look of the era without being too outrageous. The original gauges
are all functional, and the upright driving position is probably
something we'll never experience again in a consumer vehicle. The
original ventilation controls are still as indecipherable as ever,
and there's plenty of headroom fore and aft so you can walk between
the seats to see what's going on in back. The pop-up tent is in
excellent condition, making room for a family to spend a weekend
together in the great outdoors. Details like the portable table,
the various seating and dining configurations, and a bright, airy
interior make it an excellent choice, then and today. Even the
cabinetry is in great shape, suggesting someone really took care of
this bus when it was new and spent quite a bit to fix it up
today.
Power comes from a familiar air-cooled 2.0 liter Volkswagen
flat-four, straight out of the Beetle. No, it isn't very fast or
powerful, but it is reliable and virtually maintenance-free, so
you'll always get where you're going...eventually. Routinely driven
hundreds of thousands of miles, these vans are legendary in certain
circles, and they come by that reputation honestly. The engine bay
is a bit dirty, but it runs great and all the important parts are
still in place, so don't sweat it. It starts with a traditional VW
exhaust note, and things like the recent tune up, fresh shocks, and
front disc brakes are important if you're hitting the road. The
4-speed manual transmission shifts well, even though the linkage
has to reach waaaay back there, and it's easy to get the hang of
the bus-like steering, with the front wheels right under your seat.
It's original underneath, but there's no structural rust, which is
a death sentence for these vans, and it tracks straight on the open
road. Newer 205/65/15 Continental radials have been fitted to a set
of sporty BRM wheels, so it drives better than ever and looks
cheery doing it.
Iconic, practical, and timeless, this VW Microbus is the one you've
been waiting for. Call today!