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d3500ram
Explorer III
Dec 27, 2018

1969 Custom VW "C"...

I do not peruse the "C" forums, apologies if this is a repost, but being an owner of sever air-cooled VWs in the past it is pretty cool:

1969 Custom Camper

Chassis is a 69 bus. Subaru 2.5 engine conversion. Freeway flier 002 transaxle. Marine heater, air conditioning. Brakes wheel bearings all new. Still has 4 wheel drum brakes. Camper frame is steel square tube, covered with aluminum. Top is one piece aluminum front to back. Inside dinette converts to a queen bed. Cabover bed sleeps 2. Fully insulated. Has 12 gallon water tank with hot water heater. 3000 watt inverter will run the microwave, coffe pot and water heater. Has solar panel on the roof that maintains 2 batteries. Porta Potts storage. ARB awning. Cruises fine at 70 and takes hills easily. We take this rig every where. A/C blows cold. Gets about 15 mpg. I have started a new camper, otherwise I would never sell it. It’s attracts attention constantly. It has a reciever hitch and I pull a small trailer behind it.























(I AM NOT THE OWNER NOR AFFILIATED WITH THE SELLER IN ANY WAY)
  • $40,000 and no bathroom, no way would I pay that price..
  • ^^^

    Such is the nature of collectible vehicles. In terms of practicality and actual value they are never worth even close to the asking price. Kind of like an old 1972 Ford pickup I saw for sale at $8500. It wasn't in good condition and by today's standards slow, uncomfortable, unsafe and unreliable. You could buy one 30 years newer in much better condition for the same price. But for the right buyer they are worth it.