1970 Vw Camper Van on 2040-cars

 Up for sale at "No Reserve" except for a low starting price, is a very nice, clean, original, unmolested 1970 Camper Van.  This is a California Van from the Lancaster desert area with no rust outside of light surface rust on the bumper guards,  and wheels.  The Van originally belonged to my parents who bought it with only a few thousand miles on it.  As their daily driver it racked up quite a few miles, but was very well maintained.  Because of an inaccurate speedometer I am not sure of the exact mileage on the van.  At some point the engine was replaced with a German remanufactured engine.  We have most of the maintenance records from the time it was new.  A light restoration would bring it back up to near perfect condition, with little work, given it's age and mileage.  The original owners manual is still in the glove box, and the original tool kit is still under the back seat.   

The van starts, runs and drives very well.  We brought the car back to Kansas with the intention of going through it, and keeping it for ourselves.  With all of our other car projects the van went to the "back burner" and has just been setting.  It is time to let someone else give it the attention it deserves.  You would  be hard pressed to find another VW this nice, and original.  Smoke-free environment.   This will make someone a really nice camper.  

We have tried to include enough photos to show the overall condition with the areas that need attention. Although I feel this vehicle is very reliable, and would drive it anywhere, it is a 44 year old collector vehicle and should be viewed as such.  If you are not familiar with the care and maintenance that these older VW's require, this may not be the car for you. 

PROS:   

The rear seat folds down and makes into a nice bed

There is a sink with an air pressure water tank

Folding table and trays

Ice box

Original front privacy curtains 

Original awning for pattern, also needs poles

We have patterns for all the window curtains

Small clothes closet

Small closet and mirrored cupboard above sink

Original tool kit and jack under backseat storage compartment

Original owners manual in glove box

Has one, 120 volt outlet

Radio and cigarette lighter both work

Small camp stool/storage container with camp utensils, can be seen in photo 

Has clear Kansas title

Has 4 new tires

Has new battery

Fresh tune-up

CONS:

Brakes should be checked (due to age)

Engine runs fine, but a little on the rich side

Small stone chip left hand side of windshield which can be seen in the photo with front curtain installed

Small dent above left rear wheel

Steering sector adjustment

Plastic cabinet knobs, and sun visor stays need to be replaced due to age

Drivers seat worn, can be seen in photo

Floor mat worn, can be seen in photo

Cover on bed needs new upholstery, can be seen photo

Needs waxing and buffing

Outside mirrors and vanity mirror have crazing

Speedometer reads fast

Adjustment of doors and locks

We have tried to describe the vehicle as accurately as possible, and have included enough photos.  Any questions, please contact us, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  More photos available if needed.