Basic Details:
Date of first registration 13.02.1979 in California, USA. Left hand Drive.
Imported to the UK in 26.04.2011
Refurbished 2023-2024. Front Panel replaced, wheel arches replaced. Tailgate replaced. All rust spots removed and replaced with fresh metal. Bare metal respray in original colours. Interior refurbished in original colours including seats rebuild. Pictures and file listing +£15,000 of refurbishment to Microbus.
Warranty and Maintenance record from 13.02.1979 for first 77,000 miles of driving.
Original card for UK registration in 2011 and MOT.
Microbus stored for 10 years in Barn and then sold to current owner 27.05 2021 before restoration project in 2023-24.
Since restoration Microbus stored in dry barn and has done 3000 miles since arriving with current owner in 2021.
Features:
Original tinted windows intact in Microbus.
Repainted in original colour: Agate Brown under Mexico Beige.
Canyon Brown Leatherette Interior replaced with Tan Leatherette in Square Weave 25.07.2024.
12v 54A Battery instead of Standard 12v 45A Battery.
Rear window heating (needs to be fixed)
Sliding windows in sliding door and opposite panel.
Plate with emission value and engine that complies with the California exhaust emissions standard. Engine with Catalyst.
Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin.
Steel sliding roof.
Seven seater arrangement with all seats fully refurbished to original spec.
2000 cc, 51 kw, 70 bhp, fuel injection original type 4 engine, complies with California emission regs.
4 x manual transmission.
Chrome trim around windows.
Reasons for sale:
Intention to keep for the foreseeable future but genuine circumstances invites a sale. I think you’ll be impressed when you see her, she has been restored by North Norfolks top VW specialist and as much detail has been retained to the original as possible. The engine runs very well and has been well maintained by the current owner, with regular servicing and the documentation of refurbishment is fully saved in an accompanying folder for the new owner to take away. Well worth a look if you are looking for an original microbus for every day use.
Model specification: Microbus.
Model year 1979
Tinted windows with laminated windscreen (front window replaced 10.05.2024
