The Type II was well into its second generation when this 1974 Volkswagen Type II was made. This one is listed on Craigslist in Byron, GA and it looks pretty nice. You’ll need to conjure up some magic by installing your own engine, but with an asking price of $2,800 and the prices that restored ones are going for, this could be a good find.
There is obviously some heavy sanding to do here and although there is no mention of rust-through, I’m guessing that there will also be some welding to do. Luckily, pretty much every square inch of this van has been reproduced so you’ll find patch panels, floorpans, and anything else that you’ll need to get it ready for your next concert tour.
For a 42-year old vehicle with no engine, peeling and crusty paint, and is shown sitting in a field, the interior looks surprisingly nice! Again, you should be able to locate any parts and pieces that you may need to spruce up the innards of this Type II – although it doesn’t look like it needs anything; maybe a speaker cover on the driver’s door?
Ok, there might be a bit of work to do back here. But again, anything you’ll need is found on any number of websites for these vehicles. I still have a few old Volkswagen parts catalogs from the early mid 1970s, but I’d hate to look at the prices from back then! This bus has 54,449 on the odometer which isn’t a lot of miles. Maybe the engine blew and they parked it, or maybe it has 154,449; who knows?
Here’s where you’ll need most of the magic on this bus, under that engine hatch. Most of us know that it’s mainly a four-bolt process, along with a few other things to attach and detach. You shouldn’t have much trouble finding and fitting an appropriate engine here. Or, maybe you’d rather have something else in there rather than a stock pusher? In 1980, I almost bought a perfect, brown and white 1978 VW Type II as my first vehicle for $1,800–I wish that I would have. I’d love to have another one again someday. Are you a fan of these magic buses?
Source: barnfinds.com
