The bus left the factory finished in Sealing Wax Red (L53) and Chestnut Brown (L73) and was refinished during the refurbishment in 2004. Exterior details include red trim, a sliding fabric sunroof, a left side mirror, eight skylight windows, and body-color bumpers with bright trim. Cracked paint can be seen on the left quarter panel, a paint drip and scuff are present on the rear bumper, and dents are present near the engine lid and between the windshields.…
The bus left the factory finished in Sealing Wax Red (L53) and Chestnut Brown (L73) and was refinished during the refurbishment in 2004. Exterior details include red trim, a sliding fabric sunroof, a left side mirror, eight skylight windows, and body-color bumpers with bright trim. Cracked paint can be seen on the left quarter panel, a paint drip and scuff are present on the rear bumper, and dents are present near the engine lid and between the windshields. The rear quarter windows are delaminating.
Brown-finished 15″ steel wheels wear chrome VW-branded hubcaps and 6.40-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel drums.
An interior refresh was completed during the refurbishment, and the cabin features three bench seats upholstered in brown vinyl with dark brown piping accompanied by a color-coordinated headliner and door panels. Equipment includes a left sun visor, driver side lap belt, rubber floor mats, ceiling-mounted vents, pop-out side windows, and a Sony CD stereo linked to aftermarket speakers stored behind and beneath the seats. A stain is present in the rear cargo area, and the seller notes the clock is nonfunctional and a rear overhead light needs replacement.
A two-spoke steering wheel frames a VDO 80-mph speedometer that displays suggested shift points. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 7k miles, of which approximately 1k were added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
Dual swing-out doors on the right side of the bus provide access to two rear bench seats with grab handles and kick panels.
The air-cooled dual-port 1.6L flat-four is said to have been installed during the refurbishment in 2004. Features include a single carburetor, a Brosol fuel pump, and a Bosch ignition coil. A 12-volt electrical system is fitted, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. The seller reports corrosion is present on the right side of the engine compartment.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle that was overhauled in 2008. Corrosion can be seen on exhaust components.