Summary

Powered by a rebuilt 1.5-liter air-cooled flat-4 engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. Complete nut-and-bolt restoration, including overhauling the suspension, steering, braking and electrical systems.

Details

This 1973 Volkswagen Type II 23-Window microbus re-creation is powered by a rebuilt 1.5-liter air-cooled flat-4 engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. It received a complete nut-and-bolt restoration, which included overhauling the suspension, steering, braking and electrical systems. Belly pans have also been added to match the specification of the German buses and improve chassis rigidity. The engine is equipped with a graduated crank pulley, as well as an adjustable tensioner and alternator pulleys. The exterior features a side ladder, dual side mirrors, safari-style flip-up front windows, pop-out side windows and dual roof racks with wood slats and leather straps. This microbus rides on classic whitewall tires mounted on red steel wheels with chrome VW hubcaps and trim rings. It is finished in a two-tone Volkswagen Lotus White and black with a retractable vinyl roof over a red interior. The interior has seating for nine with three rows of bench seating upholstered in two-tone red vinyl, which extends to the side panels and door panels. It also features an overhead ventilation console, black carpeting and seat belts for all nine occupants. It was built by Overland Imports and converted to a 23-window model as part of the restoration completed in 2022.