Vehicle Description
This 1968 Volkswagen Bus is a Westfalia camper. And since that
wants you to hit the open road, you'll be shocked and pleased to
see a larger and more powerful V8 upgrade in the rear. It makes for
a better wanderer that's also fun to take to the shows.
This Type 2 Bus has the great classic look you love with bold
orange, and then a secondary white coming in for the roof, bumpers,
and wheels for a comprehensive two-tone. It's the right look for
those who want to drive their classic camper. That's why it's also
built with long-haul features, like a full-size spare mounted to
the front, a roof rack, and a trailer hitch. But that's all what
you can get on the usual Type 2s. What makes this one particularly
unique is the custom box and radiator hanging off the rear, and
you'll find out more about that in a moment.
The driver's seat has classic Bus features like the dual-spoke
steering wheel and VDO gauges. You even have a vintage AM/FM radio
with 8-track. There are handy additions. Some are for comfort, like
the cup holders. Others make a better driver, like the auxiliary
gauges and tach mounted on the dash. Behind this is a true home
away from home. There are built-in storage cabinets, the floor is
linoleum, there's a fold-up table with opposed seating, a 110V
outlet, and there are even provisions for a sink and refrigerator
(they will need servicing.) You have full side curtains and the
windows are deeply tinted for added privacy. And of course, you
have the pop-up top that gives you a great bed for camping.
The rear is where the most interesting part of this Bus is. It has
been given an upgrade to a classic Buick 215 cubic-inch V8. Not
only is this double the cylinders and more than double the
displacement you got from VW in 1968, but also this aluminum block
doesn't give a large weight penalty. And this one now even has a
four-barrel carburetor on top. It makes for a solid running
package. The large aluminum radiator shows that this water-cooled
conversion has the right support. Plus, there are also features
like a Pertronix Flamethrower coil and an Optima Yellow top
battery. The added power is firmly under your control with the
four-speed manual transmission that was overhauled in 2017. And the
standard VW suspension handles it all quite well. So while you
still won't be taking this to the drag races, you will be quite
happy the next time you go camping anywhere there are hills.
Complete with maintenance records, this is the classic Westfalia
camper that was made to take you to more places with ease. So if
you want to be a true wanderer, this V8 VW is irresistible. Call
today!!!
