1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window Bus — restored, turn-key driver with NC title. Replacement 1800 engine with dual carbs installed in 2018, approximately 26k miles since. Mechanically strong, cosmetically clean, lowered for more stable highway cruising, typically cruises around 65 mph. Tires and front calipers replaced in 2025, muffler replaced in 2026, professional nano-ceramic tint recently redone. Roof rack, blackout curtains, camping setup, mechanical records, and large spare-parts library included. Minor rust consistent with age is shown clearly in photos. Located in Wilmington, NC. $36,500 OBO.

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Roof rack is included. Currently waiting on 3rd coat of stain for new wood for roof rack (cedar with cabot semi transparent redwood stain).

Have some mechanical records; happy to talk through as there has been a lot of work done last 9 years.

Tires are 2025. New calipers 2025. Professional tint was just redone (nano-ceramic). Windows are tinted; but, there are also blackout curtains for camping. New muffler 2026. Rebuilt new engine and duel carbs were installed 2018 by Darrel of Silverlake Auto out in Burgaw (retired).

Did a big two month road trip September and October 2025. For most of August, the bus was with Hail Vintage Auto preparing for the big road trip tuning up, rebuilding carbs, and making sure everything was as good as can be. Then just did the month of April cross country as well.

Typically 65 mph on highway - could go faster if needed; but that’s typically a good cruising speed. Being lowered prevents the updraft of air on stock height hence making long drives nicer. You will also notice the back wheels turned and angled - that is for stability on faster turns (this bus had a prior life of racing over a decade ago but has been engine replaced).

Library of spare parts and useful things for camper:

Motor mounts (4)

Old taillight cover

Tap on and off light circular

Magnets with foam adhesive

Power inverter USB 5V 1000mA

Deluxe tire plug kit

2 lunch pails

First aid kit

Two tie down straps

Distributed Cap (used spare)

Bear spray (hiking ready)

VHT engine enamel

5 sets of valve cover gaskets (in box so will not bend) (top one is slightly bent, save for emergency use)

Front suspension ball joints (4 pack)

Brake pads (disc)

Brake fluid (in sealed taped box)

Gas can

Transmission gasket set

Assembly set clutch cable

Accelerator cable

VW German cloth braided fuel hose 5x2.5mm, 10ft

Clutch cable

Brake line kit (hard)

Brake line kit German

4 Bosch spark plugs

Manual transmission main input shaft seal

Beru ignition condenser

Bosch distributor rotor

Engine bolt and two seals (not labeled)

Plastic fan guard

Sachs Shocks (2)

Mann oil filter (2)

Mann air filter

Meyle tie rods (2)

EMPI generator belt 12 volt (2)

Continental V belt (alternator belt) (2)

Flosser low tone disk horn

Gas filler neck hose (3)

Fuel line hose SAE J30R7

Brake disk quiet

Front windshield gasket

Side view mirror (used spare)

Green electrical wire 1 ft

Used bolts and washers spare

Used signal front light covers spare

Spare spark plug

VW nose cone to shift lever (hockey stick) seal

Bosch contact breaker point

Small fuel Filters (3)

Exhaust gasket

Oil strainer gasket set

TCM rear brake spring hardware kit

Finned backing cover clear

EMPI headlight plugs (2)

FAG wheel bearings (4)

Iron on adhesive

Zip ties (3)

AHP plastic alternator cap

Cargo door seal rear

Taillight assembly (2) (one without cover)

Tail light seal pair

Brake line grommets

German metal screws (few less than 100)

Engine bolts (2)

Oil cooler tin and gasket OEM

German size tool kit

Brake pads

Electronic ignition kit

Utility funnel

Two burner camp stove like new

Can opener

Security wheel club twin hooks

WD-40

Glass cleaner

Seat belt

Fuse kit

Disc brake plate (2)

Shift kit

Engine door seal

Ignition wires

old ignition and starter parts

Metal fuel line

Black out curtains with magnet clips

Hand Towels (like new)

Magnetic light

Dummy’s guide

Owners Manual

Front door new seals left and right (2 total)

Vent wing window seal (2)

Battery holding plate

License plate frame

Spare hood prop rod

Wood stains (roof rack and interior panels)

POR15 paint

Yes, all of this is within the storage areas and ready to go with the bus (I like to travel with preventative anything that could possibly ever be needed so you get to have a spare parts inventory).


Owned for 9 years, been to 22 states, ready for your adventures

Owned for 9 years, been to 22 states, ready for your adventures —