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1980 Volkswagen Van - Excellent Delivery, Advertising & Adventure, 14k Miles on 2040-cars

US $17,500.00
Year:1980 Mileage:13668
Location:

Redwood Valley, California, United States

Redwood Valley, California, United States

The Ultimate Utilitarian & Stylish Ride for Your Business or Extreme Endeavors

This genuine commercial VW Transporter is in a class of its own for practical functionality merged with exotic allure. A pleasure to drive with unsurpassed maneuverability, it is a highly desirable model even in Europe. It is a real collectors item and classic car in beautiful original shape that still has many years remaining of reliable service and wide-ranging utility. The siren and warning light systems are sensational at events and highly useful off public roads.

LT stands for “Leicht-Transporter”, Light-Transporter. It was created in the late 70s as a slightly larger model than the T3 VW Bus series. It was never exported by VW to the US due to its commercial rating. This particular van has a very clean interior with factory assembly line code tags, VIN plates, service placards, window stickers and original owners manual map all still in place. It was always babied and meticulously maintained by the Rauenberg Fire Department in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany and has barely been used since arriving in the US.

The second owner shipped this Transporter from Germany then was unable to register it due to California non-compliance with EPA regulations. California only exempts carbureted vehicles manufactured prior to 1976. This commercial VW van can easily be registered in most states including Nevada, Oregon and Washington which follow US DOT/EPA regulation that allows the use and registration of any vehicle that is at least 20 years old. All US Customs documents, the bill of lading from Germany and freight broker records are available.


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ALL ORIGINAL 1980 VOLKSWAGEN LT 31
• Most recent service only required replacement of hoses and similar parts that age without use
• Ready to be outfitted for your business or as a camper, surf ride or Burning Man coach
• Ultra low miles and excellent overall condition with minor cosmetic issues
• Handles beautifully and runs strong


A MOBILE BILLBOARD & DELIVERY VAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS
• An outstanding advertising tool prompting exceedingly positive attention
• A head-turner with or without a company name and logo in bold white on red
• A superb city delivery van with an extremely compact turning radius
• Sliding doors on both sides and a roll-up aluminum back door


SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES
• Model year 1980 – Type 281
• 13,668 original miles, 21,997 kilometers
• Manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN AG Wolfsburg, Hannover plant, West Germany
• Customized as a German fire engine crew truck by ZIEGLER in Gingen, West Germany
• Super efficient Audi-Porsche 4 cylinder, in-line, 2 litre, 75 HP, water-cooled gas engine
• Dual sliding doors and walk-through cab with four-seater removable configuration
• Working emergency horns, sirens and light system by Hella
• Rear compartment with aluminum tambour door
• Rear wheel drive, 4-speed manual transmission
• Turning circle 11.9 meters
• 195 R 14 tires with plenty of tread left
• Battery disconnect pin to preserve power
• New NAPA Legend 40R battery
• Roof rack, ladder and antenna
• Front and rear fog lights
• All original keys


PURCHASE DETAILS
• Vehicle is located in Santa Rosa, California
• Payment of $2,000 deposit via PayPal within 24 hours and balance by cashier's check within 3 days
• Additional photos and an appointment to inspect are available upon request
• Please include your phone number if you prefer to be contacted by phone

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