Found on Hagerty60 photos1970 Volkswagen Type 2
Specifications
- Year
- 1970
- Make / Model
- Volkswagen Type 2
- Engine
- 1.6L Flat-Four
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Exterior color
- Yellow
- Interior color
- Black
Description
Following a notable redesign in 1967, the Volkswagen Type 2 transporter entered its second generation with a streamlined body, focusing more on utility than the chromed-out flare of the preceding model. Dubbed the "Bay Window Bus", the second-gen T2 also continued to establish VW's foothold with buyers looking for the ultimate weekend getaway machine. German firm Westfalia stepped up to offer just that, outfitting T2 busses with pop-top roofs, kitchenettes, beds, extra storage, and more creature comforts that helped make the VW Type 2 the go-anywhere icon it is today. Whether heading to the beaches of California or over Rocky Mountain passes, Woodstock to Burning Man, odds are you'll find a VW Bus who beat you there.
This 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 is a Westfalia Campobile that was repainted in its current yellow under previous ownership. Purchased by the seller in 2014, it has since benefitted from both refurbishment and preservation, with the installation of several mechanical and cosmetic components.
The 1,641cc flat-four engine was rebuilt by Reno Buggie Barn in Nevada approximately 7,000 miles ago, which included the installation of a CB 2280 cam, and is fed by a Solex 34 carburetor refurbished by Volkzbitz. That power is run through a Rancho transmission which was installed in 2016, with stopping power provided by refreshed four-wheel drum brakes, supported by KYB shocks, replacement steering arms, and updated ball joints.
