For Sale: 1971 Volkswagen Bus in West Chester, Ohio

This 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Bus is powered by a 1.6L flat-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Kansas Beige and Pastel White two-tone over a tan vinyl interior, this Transporter is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, spare tire cover, car cover, and clear title.

Highlights

• Seven-passenger configuration
• Recently painted in 2023
• Push-button ignition
• Luggage rack

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Ohio

EXTERIOR

• Kansas Beige and Pastel White two-tone paint
• Luggage rack
• Oval tail lights
• Front bumper-mounted high beam headlights 

Updates

• Received new paint in 2023

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 14-inch wheels
• 195 Hankook Vantra LT radial tires 

Updates

• New tires installed in 2023

INTERIOR

• Tan vinyl upholstery
• Front bucket seats 
• Seven-passenger configuration
• Pushbutton ignition 
• Sapphire XVI AM/FM radio 
• Cupholders

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 90-mph speedometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Fuel
• Auxiliary gauges
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Voltage 
• Odometer shows 53,724 miles
  • True mileage unknown 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 1600cc flat four 
  • 60 horsepower 
  • 81 lb-ft of torque
  • Single-barrel carburetor
  • Air-cooled  

Transmission

• Four-speed manual

Service History Highlights

• New
  • Distributor
  • Spark plugs
  • Carburetor 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Four-wheel drum brakes
• Dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Brakes will need replacing in the near future 
• Gas gauge in need of repair
• Horn inoperable
• Driver-side door jambs 
• Minimal rust

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Car cover 
• Owner's manual
• Spare tire cover