Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this restored 1974 Volkswagen 23-window Type 2 microbus. Powered by a 1.5-liter air-cooled flat-four paired with a four-speed transaxle, this Brazilian-born bus features three-row seating, window curtains, step latter, roof basket, pop-out windshield, and more. Painted blue and white with a gray vinyl interior, this Type 2 VW is offered from the selling dealer with a clear title.
The blue and white paint was resprayed in 2023 and is complemented with color-matched bumpers and a red accent stripe. Exterior features include dual side mirrors, safari windows, pull-back soft top, barn-style rear passenger doors, left-side step ladder, and roof basket.
A set of fourteen-inch steel wheels with VW-branded wheel covers are wrapped in 185/70 whitewall-look tires.
The interior features white and gray upholstery for the front buckets and two sets of three-row seating. Features include lap belts and curtains.
The instrument panel consists of a 120-km/h speedometer and a fuel level indicator. The odometer shows 99,177 kilometers (61,625 miles) though the true mileage is unknown.
The engine powering this Brazilian Type 2 is a 1.5-liter air-cooled flat-four connected to a four-speed manual transmission.
The undercarriage features four-wheel drum brakes. A single exhaust system dumps expelled fuel under the rear bumper.
The selling dealer has provided videos showing a walk-around, interior overview, start-up and driving demonstration, and engine bay, one of which is shown below.
The auction for this restored 1974 Volkswagen 23-window Type 2 microbus from Brazil ends Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. (PDT).
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Source: www.classiccars.com