For Sale: 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 in Mesa, Arizona

A cool two-tone exterior, an even cooler custom seating, a modern stereo system, and a strong cruiser style all mean this 1974 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus doesn't need to arrive at any party... because it can be a party wherever it arrives.


The orange is a bold respray that you can tell was done more recently just by its clean shine. And the bright white top section looks terrific as it coordinates with the bumpers, wheels, and whitewall tires. It has a quality look underscored by the good sheet metal lines, clean glass, and pliable weather-stripping. Bright VW hubcaps, highlight bezels, handles, and exhaust tips have the right classic shine. But your favorite piece of brightwork likely belongs to the rails of the classic wood-slat roof rack.


The interior is what makes this such a cool custom. The orange returns inside on the houndstooth cloth front bucket seats. And these have a great vintage style, right down to the button-top seatbacks. And behind this is a custom L-shape sofa done in the same cool cloth (even the spare tire cover was upholstered to match!) So you know you'll just love opening up the big sliding door wherever you park just so that people can get a good view at a van that's more stylish than their living room. It even has terrific details, like the wood laminate flooring, integrated cup holders, under-dash parcel shelf, and a banjo-style steering wheel. And since you know this one is a true party Bus, you have a fully upgraded subwoofer speaker system with Bluetooth.


This second-generation Bus comes with plenty of engineering improvements. First of all, the 1800cc motor with dual carburetors is more powerful than anything available in the first generation. The consignor claims it was fully rebuilt, and the way this one fires up and runs smoothly reaffirms the feeling of a quality investment. The four-speed manual transmission puts you in firm control of it all. Another reason why the second-generation Type 2s are desirable is that the suspension was also greatly improved. The original vans utilized a modified Beetle setup, but a second-generation Bus was built to better handle the unique weight and height of the vans. Add in power brakes, front discs, and modern cruising tires, and it's easy to bring the fun everywhere.


The sale comes complete with title documentation and receipts for $$$$ thousands in investments. It's amazing you can get this total custom package for such an affordable price. Don't miss this deal, call today!