Vehicle Description
This 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus is part of the long-standing
reputation for being associated with the open road. So to find a
well-presented example that's also a strong runner means it's ready
to hit the byways.
We love these because the form maximized efficiency, but along the
way we also saw style in it, too. The factory-correct Reef Blue and
Pastel White two-tone seem to show that idea off nicely. It was
updated later in life to give this a good gloss, and we love how
the colors are intertwined. After all, the white seems to surround
the blue, because it's not only on the roof, but also the bumpers,
front grille, and wheels. There's even a handsome white pinstripe
that runs down the sides and loops around the back. Clean
headlights, bright wheel covers, and tinted windows are all part of
a package that shows this Bus has received plenty of love over the
years, but never really strays from the original spirit.
The gray interior continues the feeling of simple sophistication.
The two front buckets have large headrests and good side bolstering
to be long-haul comfortable. Plus, you have two rows of seating
behind that are both refinished in the same gray tweed cloth. And
there are nice upgrades to make this road-trip comfortable for
everyone, like the full carpeting and the AM/FM/CD stereo with
Bluetooth and USB to plug in your phone.
This was the final year for the Type 2 Bus, and so it got the
largest and one of the best motors from the series. The 2.0-liter
fuel-injected flat-four is believed to be original to the vehicle,
and it show signs of the right recent maintenance. There's even a
sticker from a German car specialist in Manhattan Beach, CA. So
it's a true California beach Bus that has been given a good life!
This one is a strong and smooth engine that has the classic
air-cooled sound. The four-speed manual transmission has a crisp
action that allows you to take full control of the motor. Plus,
there are modern Hankook tires for easy cruising, and stopping is
even well in-hand thanks to front disc brakes.
This is a well-maintained iconic Bus from its final year. Even the
odometer is believed to reflect actual mileage (averaging under
1,500 miles annually.) So if you want to hit the road in this VW
tomorrow, you need to call today!