Description
Type 2 VW Microbus.
1st registered in San Francisco California 13.02.1979
Service History complete from original registration log book to 77,000 miles in US. Log book in current history.
Registered in UK 26.04.2011. Service history incomplete once in UK. Some MOT and maintenance records on file.
Current owner aquired Microbus in May 2021. Microbus was believed to be off road for 10 years and kept in a barn, prior to ownership.
Current owner has spent 15000 GBP on Microbus in 2023/2024, making sure the vehicle is currently rust free, by replacing arches, front bay panel, and tailgate. Preparing Microbus for a bare metal respray in original Agate Brown body and Mexico Beige roof. Internal door cards have been replaced and all seats have had wiring resprung and repainted and refitted with vinyl in Canyon Brown Leatherette, original floor vinyl is intact. Original dashboard is also intact. All restoration has been documented and is on file for the new owner.
The original M codes are available in detail and information on the door panels for the Microbus have been recorded and can be replaced if required by the new owner.
The engine is a 2000cc, 51 kw, 70 bhp, fuel injection Type 4, which complies with California emissions regulations.
The Microbus has a 4 speed manual gear box.
All the restoration was carried out by Dr Dub on the North Norfolk Coast and has been carried out to a high standard with full documentation. The intention was to retain as much originality to the vehicle as possible.
Regular vehicle checks have been made since restoration 2023-24 and the vehicle has been fully garaged in a dry barn since current ownership.
The Microbus is MOT and Vehicle License zero cost as an historic vehicle.
Overall the Microbus is in excellent condition, is stunning to look at and gets a lot of admiring glances and comments.
The intention of the current owner was to keep the Microbus for the long term but genuine circumstances are forcing a sale to new owners.
If you are looking for a Microbus that could run on a daily basis for a family or business or to go on daily trips with a bit of style, this is the perfect addition.