1971 VW RIVIERA CAMPER BUS
1971 VOLKSWAGEN RIVIERA
Up For sale is my well loved and cared for 1971 VW Riviera bus. The bus has a clean title, is currently registered, and I have the pink slip in hand.
New center link
New steering damper
New Blue coil
New Alternator upgrade
New aluminum pulley
New stainless steel heater hoses
New spark plug wires
New fuel lines (fabric wrapped and stainless steel)
Dual rebuilt Kadron carbs
New dual throttle linkage from Kaddie Shack
New Aluminum push rod tubes from Kaddie Shack
New Clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, solid disk (not sprung) and throwout bearing
New Clutch cable
New Throttle cable with cable kit from Butty's bits
New Hankook tires ( 215/75/R15 ) on black powder coated wide five rims.
I still have the stock 14" rims with tires including the spare.
New Koni shocks
New steel braided brake lines
New brake booster and master cylinder
New slider door seal
New driver and passenger seals from Germany (not installed)
New CV axles, boots and bolts
Stainless steel muffler
New Halogen headlight conversion kit from Bus depot
New clear turn signal lens for front
New Jail bars on rear window
Replaced the stock sliding windows with Jealousy louvered windows with new inner and outer seals.
Still have original sliders.
New Aluminum knob for louvered windows
New ABS interior panels
New Automatic fire suppression system from Blaze cut
New retractable seat belts
New door handles and locks
New rock and roll bench seat
New rear bench upholstery with memory foam
New rear deck cushion with memory foam
New jump seat (roughed out in wood)
New storage cabinet
New table with removable table leg
Replaced stock shifter with a vintage Scat shifter with steel shifter ball.
Yes, the bus has some rust but nothing structural
There is some rust in the cab floor area but still solid
Most of the rusted areas I have replacement sections for
Some rust on rear lower corners (have steel replacements)
Rusted battery tray (have steel replacement tray)
Rust on lower part of sliding door (I have a whole rust free sliding door)
Rust on the lower front windshield (I have a rust free replacement section)
Rust free replacement rear hatch
Rust free Louvered replacement engine hatch
The pop top material is in great shape for its age. No rips or tears and all zippers function as they should. There is some staining but nothing serious.
The original Pop top springs and bars were bent and were replaced with versions that were in better shape from another Riviera camper.
This bus has been garaged and well taken care of since it has been in my possession. I am hoping to sell to someone who will take care of her in the same way and enjoy her for what she is. Open to shipping on buyers expense. Serious buyers only please.
- Make: VOLKSWAGEN
- Model: RIVIERA
- Type: Van Camper
- Year: 1971
- Mileage: 25455
- Color: White
- Engine size: 1600
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Power options: retractable seatbelts
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: 2WD
- Interior color: BIEGE/GREY/BLACK
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Safety options: blazecut automatic fire suppression system
- Options: Pop top, Rock and roll bed, custom table
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!