For Sale: 1990 Volkswagen Bus in Grand Rapids, Michigan

1990 Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi - Imported From Mexico - 1.8L 4 Cylinder - Recently Rebuilt By German Auto Service - Over $14,000 In Receipts - 4 Speed Manual Transmission - Red Exterior With Porsche Race Team Decals - Black Interior Harkening back to the days of the Porsche race team using simple VW Type 1 cargo vans to transport cars and equipment to and from the various race tracks, we have a Type 2 Kombi, inspired by racing teams of yore. It's quite a simple idea really, which results in a fun, nostalgic vehicle. Retro cool styling and the charm of the VW bus create a fun package with this Kombi. The vehicle you see here is a 1990 Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi finished in bright red over a simple black and gray interior and showing approximately 85,919 miles on the mechanical odometer. By 1990, the US market was well into the Volkswagen Vanagon years as being the Volkswagen van option. The Vanagon is considered the third generation or T3, by VW enthusiasts. Mexican consumers on the other hand, were buying a watercooled version of the Type 2 generation Van, like the one you see here. This particular van has a bit more of a German feel, thanks to the bright red color, and the added Porsche Rennfahrer Team emblazoned on either side. Rennfahrer translates to racer in German, and interestingly the word Carrera, which we generally liken to Porsche, is loosely defined as competition or race. While this van won't be setting any hot laps, it is a great vehicle to drive to move gear around, or as a fun vehicle to cruise around in. Guards Red is the first color that comes to many enthusiast's minds when a red Porsche is mentioned. This Kombi is finished in a shade that is not too far off Porsche's famous Guards Red. A bright red Porsche is hard to miss on the road, so a van painted a very similar shade and shaped like a brick won't be hard to miss either. The red paint is shiny, with contrast to the red paint coming from black painted bumpers, black door handles, and black wheels. Black headlight bezels, black grille, a black sunshade above the windshield, and a black roof rack are other exterior highlights. As you might expect from a cargo van, the interior is pretty simple. A pair gray seats, which look to be the right vintage for this Kombi, are in nice condition and provide the only seating surface for passengers. Those who are familiar with both the T2 generation and T3 generation VW vans will immediately see the elements from both generations mixed throughout the interior. In addition, a Pioneer stereo and speakers have been added along with a simple wood reclined seat in the rear of the van. It could be a great place to lounge between laps during a day of racing your Porsche at the track. At the rear of the van is a 1.8 Liter Inline-4 gas engine, which is the same engine we would have seen in the Mark 2 Generation Golf or Jetta. The gearbox is a 4 speed manual. The underside, while a little bit dirty, looks to be solid with no issues to be seen on the floor pans or the underside framing. This van is an interesting amalgamation of a few generations of VW Transporter Van generations, as well as a few parts from even more modern VW small cars. It left the factory that way, and we know that although it looks a bit different than what we are used to seeing, it works. We think the concept of the van as a Porsche Racing Team vehicle tribute, or replica, is clever, and certainly something that is different. Looking cool amongst a group of Porsches is right where this unique Kombi belongs. Wunderbar! Please call if interested or e-mail with specific questions. Thank you for looking.