Presented is very nice Type 2 Bus that has been upgraded with the
desirable 2.0 Engine mated to a 4 Speed Manual.
Both the interior and exterior have been completely redone and show
extremely well.
Strong running and driving, this bus is as cool as they come!!!
Records and receipts included as well as some extra parts!
Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our
inventory!
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Often referred to as simply a "bus," Volkswagen's iconic
forward-control van was initially introduced in 1950. It was
available in a variety of configurations, ranging from a bare-bones
panel van for commercial use to a full-on camper complete with a
pop-top roof.
In late 1967, the second generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
was introduced. It was built in West Germany until 1979. In Mexico,
the Volkswagen Kombi and Panel were produced from 1970 to 1994.
Models before 1971 are often called the T2a (or "Early Bay"), while
models after 1972 are called the T2b (or "Late Bay").
This second-generation Type 2 was slightly larger and considerably
heavier than its predecessor. Its common nicknames are Breadloaf
and Bay-window, or Loaf and Bay for short. At 1.6 L and 35 kW (48
PS; 47 bhp) DIN, the engine was also slightly larger. The battery
and electrical system was upgraded to 12 volts, making it
incompatible with electric accessories from the previous
generation. The new model also did away with the swing axle rear
suspension and transfer boxes previously used to raise ride height.
Instead, half-shaft axles fitted with constant velocity joints
raised ride height without the wild changes in camber of the
Beetle-based swing axle suspension. The updated Bus transaxle is
usually sought after by off-road racers using air-cooled Volkswagen
components.
The T2b was introduced by way of gradual change over three years.
The first models featured rounded bumpers incorporating a step for
use when the door was open, front doors that opened to 90� from the
body, no lip on the front guards, unique engine hatches, and
crescent air intakes in the D-pillars. The 1971 Type 2 featured a
new, 1.6 L engine with dual intake ports on each cylinder head and
was DIN-rated at 37 kW (50 PS; 50 bhp). An important change came
with the introduction of front disc brakes and new roadwheels with
brake ventilation holes and flatter hubcaps. Up until 1972, front
indicators are set low on the nose rather than high on either side
of the fresh air grille - giving rise to their being nicknamed "Low
Lights". 1972's most prominent change was a bigger engine
compartment to fit the larger 1.7- to 2.0-litre engines from the
Volkswagen Type 4, and a redesigned rear end which eliminated the
removable rear apron and introduced the larger late tail lights.
The air inlets were also enlarged to accommodate the increased
cooling air needs of the larger engines.
In 1971 the 1600cc Type 1 engine as used in the Beetle, was
supplemented with the 1700cc Type 4 engine - as it was originally
designed for the Type 4 (411 and 412) models. European vans kept
the option of upright fan Type 1 1600 engine but the 1700 Type 4
became standard for US spec models.
In the Type 2, the Type 4 engine, or "pancake engine", was an
option for the 1972 model year onward. This engine was standard in
models destined for the US and Canada. Only with the Type 4 engine
did an automatic transmission become available for the first time
in the 1973 model year. Both engines were 1.7 L, DIN-rated at 49 kW
(67 PS; 66 bhp) with the manual transmission and 46 kW (63 PS; 62
bhp) with the automatic. The Type 4 engine was enlarged to 1.8 L
and 50 kW (68 PS; 67 bhp) DIN for the 1974 model year and again to
2.0 L and 52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) DIN for the 1976 model year.
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