Meet Bella! 1971 Type II Pop Top Volkswagen Bus / "Westfalia" Campmobile

1971 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Offering a gorgeous and coveted 1971 Type 2 VW bus with pop-top camper (allows you to stand up inside and store light stuff on covered portion of roof - the bed is the back seat that folds down flat).This vehicle was repainted in blue and white by prior owner and comes with a retro blue & white striped awning by Trans-awn 2000. (I have had many offers for the awning alone!) Odometer reads 53,142, but only approximately 13K are on the rebuilt engine. The newer engine is a 1776cc performance engine and gave the bus a bit more power than the original. (Don't get too excited, it's not fast by any means, but she runs great!) New brakes installed in 2017 and many other upgrades over the years.
She's in great shape for a '71 bus and mechanically sound.I recently took her into the VW shop to get her in tip-top shape for the next owner. I had hoses replaced, fluids flushed, brakes rebuilt ($1,750) and she is purring with pride.
Between myself and the last owner, we did many upgrades. (See itemized list below.) Prior owner added the new engine - professionally installed by Wolfsberg Motorwerks in Seattle, at the time the premiere vintage VW restorer in the area.
I drove her from Washington State over the Rockies to the Grand Canyon and up the Pacific Highway 101 on the West Coast all the way back to Seattle. It was an epic journey and she performed brilliantly! Zero issues.
I am meticulous and proactive about getting any repairs, oil changes, valves adjusted and services done.
I always took great care of this bus and had professionals do all upgrades, repairs and services. Same holds true for the prior owner.
I have a stack of receipts and paperwork of the work I had done and the work the prior owner had done over the last decade.
There are no oil leaks underneath her still to this day and the motor sounds great. (Note: I am not a mechanic. Selling purely as-is.)
Includes a Trans-awn 2000 awning that is amazing when camping - creates shelter if raining / shade if sunny and essentially an additional 'area / room'. Came in handy at Joshua Tree and I always thought it would make a good space if anybody had a food license or ran some sort of mobile business out of her. Note: It's a bit awkward to set up with just one person.
Will include the paperwork and receipts I've collected from myself and prior owner, but here's a breakdown of what's been done and details that may or may not come across in the pictures. Most of the work was done in 2010. The engine rebuild was done around 2008-2009.

• Body is super cute, but does have rust and chipped paint. Was repainted by prior owner. See pictures for examples.
• New brakes in 2017 (Paid $1,750) - all work installed by Porbug in Edmonds, WA.
• Engine rebuilt - upgraded to a 1776cc engine (paid for by prior owner, receipts included, done in 2009 - $4000)
• Electrical is funky as is typical of these older buses, but here's what has been fixed/upgraded over the years:
• Horn fixed, now works.
• Blinkers work (but still quirky - you have to hold the turn signal in the up position sometimes and down position to keep it blinking). I just ended up getting used to it.
• Upgraded tail lights to LEDs - brighter and don't drain the battery.
• Original front lights were dim - so a mechanic suggested to set to high beams when turned on and driving - as in all the time. Nobody knows the high beams are on. Very helpful tip. (Guess they weren't as bright back in the day!)
• Emergency hazard lights work.
• Wipers work.
• Pertronix ignition installed.
• Replaced 4 ball joints. ($500)
• Replaced passenger side wheel bearings.
• Transmission nose cone repair (Removed nose cone and replaced bushings and hockey stick, $800.)
• Replaced window handles so windows passenger and driver roll up and down property.
• Replaced exterior door mirror.
• Spare tire (full size - came from previous owner. I've never used it, but will include.
• Added a latch to the Westy pop-top to keep the top tighter. This works great for keeping a tighter seal at higher speeds.
• Replaced belts over the years, as needed.
• I always drove with the tools and belts needed to fix the bus (there's only about 3!) and extra premium oil to supply myself if she needed oil changes on bigger journeys. This is helpful if you ever need something done and are in a smaller town where they may or may not have the tools/parts in stock for a 1971 bus. This was recommended by Wolfsberg Motorwerks.Secured battery in back hatch.
• All locks re-keyed so one key opens all doors.
• Adjusted valves and have always done oil changes regularly.
• Recently had systems flushed and it's running in tip-top shape.
• Prior owner reupholstered the bed in gray and made the curtains.
• Emergency/parking brake works, but I wouldn't trust it 100% on hills.

Interior:

• Wood panel ceiling custom built by a prior owner. It is not original, but the wood glows beautifully at night with tealight candles.
• Back seat folds into a bed.
• Mini fridge (that needs to be plugged in). On occasion I used it with an extension cord when parked and a power inverter when driving.
• Sink (Drains into a bucket. Pumps water from a gallon jug. I rarely used it. It's pretty basic. Top hinge doesn't work great - falls off.)
• Interior is not factory - someone rebuilt it, but it's functional.
• Original ashtray (I replaced with a console cup holder from Bus Depot, which I found much more useful. However, you can easily slide the original ashtray back into the slot if you wish.)
• Front seats have seat belts and the back seat has two seat belts.
• Cup holder added to back. Handy when the back hatch is open.
• Pop-top mesh window screens have a few holes in them. I simply put some duct tape over the holes (you can see in the pictures) and called it a day. The zipper works on one to close the shade and seal the windows. The other two zipper need to be replaced or fixed.I never bothered as I preferred the airflow of the window screens.

What I would do next:

• Replace the antenna (I broke it when covering the bus last month - ugh.) Uninstalled replacement part included.
• Replace window and door seals.Ideally you store her in a garage or covered area and keep the gutters clear of debris (so that water can roll off as designed and not get hung up). Seals seem worst on passenger/driver window/door seals and the back hatch seal. This was next on my list.
• Fix rusted spots.
• Upgrade sound system (Clarion speakers always sounded blown - but I just used my phone/bluetooth speakers). Prior owner had speaker wire installed throughout. He had speakers under the back seat. I opted to use that area as storage and never attached speakers - but the wire remains. No idea if it still works.
• Fix hatch cover for sink. It works fine - but the mechanism to open is awkward and could be rebuilt/replaced to work better.
• Replace the zippers that are broken on the pop top 'window vents'.
• Replace window mesh that has holes in it (so it looks nicer than my duct tape over the holes quick fix).
• Will also throw in these incidentals that I found came in handy on road trips if requested by winning bidder:
• Basic cooler, but it fits perfectly between passenger and driver seats or immediately behind the passenger seat.
• Battery tender (solar powered).
• VW Manual (A bit torn, I got this second hand from a friend)
• Outdoor Hawaiian style pink rug. Looks great under the awning!
• 8-ball tire valve caps. Baller!

**STRICTLY SOLD AS-IS**.
If you are local (in Seattle) or able to visit, I am happy to show vehicle in person to serious bidders prior to end of auction.
Payment: Buyer will be charged a $300 PayPal deposit (non-refundable) immediately at close of auction. The rest of payment (less $300) due in cash within 3 days.
If you require the vehicle to be shipped, buyer to arrange shipping. Vehicle will be released once full payment clears.

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Bus/Vanagon
• SubModel: Westy
• Type: Van Camper
• Year: 1971
• Mileage: 53,142
• VIN: 2312064157
• Color: Blue & White
• Engine size: Professionally Rebuilt Engine - 1776cc
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: White, Gray and Varnished Wood Ceiling
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: CD Player
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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