Vehicle Description
Out of production for decades and there's still strong demand for
the legendary VW Microbus, especially those with the coveted
Westfalia camper conversion. To date, nothing else has appeared
that can match its combination of utility, reliability, and
simplicity, and, of course, there's no denying the appeal of a
vintage VW to folks who were there when they were new.
This bright orange 1975 Volkswagen Microbus is exactly what you've
been looking for. Functional, clean, and never used for anything
more challenging than exploring the edges of civilization. The
bodywork is in decent shape, as you'd expect from a vehicle that's
led an easy life, and all the original badges, lenses, windows, and
other hard-to-obtain parts are still there. The bright orange paint
is sunny and cheerful, albeit showing signs of age and use, so you
can look at it as a slice of originality or a blank canvas on which
to create your own Summer of Love tribute. The Westfalia camper top
gives it a distinctive look that VW fans can recognize a half-mile
away, but beyond that, there are no notable modifications (and you
can't really call the camper top a modification anyway). The
front-mounted spare tire is a fun accessory and you can tell VW was
serious about the camper's abilities thanks to the campground
hook-ups and vents on the side of the van.
Inside, it's as funky and as practical as you remember. Someone has
lovingly dressed it up with period fabrics for the curtains and
tablecloth, but the rest is surprisingly sedate and subtle for
1975. Orange vinyl with plaid inserts is durable, easy to maintain,
and perfectly captures the look of the era. The original gauges are
all functional, and the upright driving position is probably
something we'll never experience again in a consumer vehicle. An
AM/FM/CD stereo has been fitted, the original ventilation controls
are still indecipherable, and there's plenty of headroom fore and
aft so you can walk through to see what's going on back there. The
pop-up tent is in excellent condition, making room for a family to
spend a weekend together in the great outdoors. Details like the
portable galley, the built-in stainless sink, the various seating
and dining configurations, and a bright, airy interior make it an
excellent choice, then and today. Even the cabinetry is in great
shape, suggesting someone really took care of this bus when it was
new.
Power comes from a familiar air-cooled Volkswagen 1700cc flat-four,
straight out of the Beetle. No, it isn't very fast or powerful, but
it is reliable and virtually maintenance-free, so you'll always get
where you're going...eventually. Routinely driven hundreds of
thousands of miles, these vans are legendary in certain circles,
and they come by that reputation honestly. The engine bay is a bit
crusty, but it runs great and all the important parts are still in
place, so don't sweat it. It starts with a traditional VW exhaust
note, and things like the recent tune up and rebuilt brakes are
important if you're hitting the road. The 4-speed manual
transmission shifts well, even though the linkage has to reach
waaaay back there, and it's easy to get the hang of the bus-like
steering, with wheels right under your seat. It's a bit grungy
underneath, but there's no structural rust, which is a death
sentence for these vans, and it tracks straight on the open road.
Newer 205/75/14 whitewall radials have been fitted to the original
wheels, so it drives better than ever and looks cheery doing
it.
Iconic, practical, and timeless, this VW Microbus is the one you've
been waiting for. Call today!
