Description
1979 VW transporter late baywindow.
Rolling project, she starts and drives well.
Sought after 1998cc 2ltr CJ engine
LHD imported from Germany by a previous owner UK registered for some time. Registered as 1970 on V5 2009 first UK registration date.
Clearly a Late Bay not Early Bay and M-Plate detail confirm it’s a 1979. (Common on imported vans to get tax exempt status early)
Interior:
Was an original micro bus and again a previous owner has added cupboards and pullout bed. This has been fine for us (plan was to restore in a year or two). Blue vinyl seats front and cushions in rear although they have a material cover over as well. Fuel sender and gauge work well (but not perfect as with most old campers).
Madmatz cab mat, 10” touchscreen radio with android auto and apple play compatible. Only two small speakers on bamboo knee shelves. EMPI trigger/ quick shifter installed with custom gear knob. Aircooled accessories metal handbrake leaver.
SSP steering boss and wooden/ stainless steering wheel. Horn is now on a dash push button matching button for electric wipers.
Full set of internal thermal blinds rear window was never used and the rest have been covered in fabric at a seamstress unused blinds are still silver.
Front of cab and tailgate were covered by bus-eyes covers (not included)
No headliner this has been carpeted, been looking for an alternative since owning.
Diesel heater (fuel tank accessible from drivers door)
Cigarette adapter in rear.
Electric fused sockets in rear with usb - hookup connector in engine bay
Hayburner fuel sender access panel installed late 2023 with a new fuel sender at the time.
Also have the engine bay hatch in rear.
Body:
Bodywork’s need attention, please view images for general condition. Some rust around side windows there was a hole which now has silicone seal over, this however rotted sill beneath, arches and steps could do with work as well as sliding door. It has a replacement tailgate and original is available with van (rotten) had jack point on passenger side welded a couple of years ago. Was wax oiled 2023. Please see images!
Metal sun visor fitted
Full length low profile roof rack with awning rail attached. New slats added end of 2025 - rack not included but can be purchased separately.
1/ 4 roof rack also available separately.
Uncut tin top in great condition, rain channel good.
5x steel wheels come with her, running chrome fuchs replica alloys and had new tyres all round 2025. Rear are weight rated for loads.
Drop spindles on front fitted 2024 does need tyre size looking at as rubs on full lock sometimes on heavy suspension load/ unload.
New drums/ shoes/ rebuild kit fitted on rear late 2025
Original Non-locking fuel cap (rare - all replacements have key/ lock in them)
Engine:
Recently had new stainless steel exhaust system CSP stainless J Tubes (£600), EMPI stainless twin quiet pack (£350). 2025
New twin Webber carbs 34 ICT with CB Performance linkage. (£900) 2024
New pushrod tubes/ seals 2025
New fuel lines and fuel regulator fitted 2024 this includes elbow from tank and filler neck.
Annual oil change regardless of how much it’s used (now due)
New Yuasa battery 2024
New Leisure battery regulator/ split charger 2024
Unsure on leisure battery age.
Run well but there is small amount of oil getting into cylinder 3, we’ve been told this is a common issue with the type 4 engine. Three options are cylinder and piston rebuild, a reconditioned engine or as it’s only just started to keep using her until the issues gets worse, due to ill health I’m unable to work on this and reason for sale.
Cover comes with the van, never used by us but came with it when we purchased her.
Maybe some other bits and spares in shed to go with her - original steering wheel etc. Metal tin with on road service kit (plugs/ dizzy etc) under cab seats.
Bus runs and drives, ideal rolling project, at worst parts for another bus. Medical issues forcing sale as I can’t work on it. Planned on restoring body within next few years. Bank transfer on collection, Located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. ST5.
