Vehicle Description
The VW bus has always had a reputation for being a party on wheels,
but this 1970 Volkswagen Bus with a bar conversion takes it to a
whole new level. Designed to roll in, open up, and let the party
begin just about anywhere, it's the purest kind of fun on wheels we
can imagine.
OK, it's not a show piece, but that really isn't the point if
you're going to take a Sawzall to your VW. It's all standard VW
sheetmetal, but they've created something truly unique by opening
up the roof on a hinge and creating a drop-down shelf on the
driver's side that's perfectly situated to be a walk-up beverage
bar. The blue and black vinyl wrap job has a satin finish, so it's
low maintenance while still looking cool, and this bus doesn't look
like it's ever spent time in a place where winter is a factor. It's
clean. The rest is pretty stock, including the giant VW emblem on
the nose, the giant windshield, and the little taillights out back.
To keep the party going at night, there are purple halo LEDs in the
headlights and plenty of accent LEDs under the chassis so people
will be able to find you no matter what. Appropriate decals cover
the back of the bus, giving it the right vibe and even though
they're a little scuffed, the bumpers fit well and aren't bent or
rusty.
From behind the wheel, this VW bus feels like any other. Two bucket
seats, an upright steering column, and minimalist gauges are
familiar to just about everyone who has driven one of these before.
Rubber floors are low maintenance and there's an AM/FM/CD stereo in
the dash, although you probably won't need it. Why? Because the
party starts in back, where the rear seats have been removed and a
custom bar top installed. Rubber floors are low maintenance and
there are built-in cabinets for, you know, stuff. Fold down the
side and open the roof and there's room to stand behind the bar and
serve your friends, and while it's not perfect, it's just about
right when you want to have fun without worries. There's also a
kickin' stereo system with subwoofers and other speakers built into
a custom enclosure, plus a large TV screen that's in just about the
right spot. There's also a little sink, just in case. Get in and go
start the festivities!
Power comes from VW's reliable 1600 cc flat-four, and while it
isn't fast, it will definitely get you where you want to go. It's a
low-demand machine that seems ideally suited to duty in this
particular bus. It starts reliably and runs great, with a
smooth-shifting 4-speed manual transmission that has well-spaced
ratios. Service access is unaffected by the bar up top, and there's
evidence of recent work throughout. The underside is original but
in good shape, and it's refreshing to see just how simple the VW
bus really is. The steering tracks straight, the brakes are
confident, and the ride is surprisingly compliant, especially with
the gear in back. Nobody will complain about the ride. It also has
the same cheerful exhaust note as the Beetle and a few LED lights
look great at night. Standard Steel wheels with chrome hubcaps are
the right choice and carry 195/75/14 radials with lots of life left
in them.
No, it's not for everyone, but if you tailgate, go to cookouts, or
just like hanging out in your garage, this VW offers a lot of fun
for not a lot of cash. Call today!