As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process, I’ll be listing some of the more interesting cars individually, which will also help readers see more info about specific vehicles they may be interested in. Here’s the next vehicle we’ll feature, which is a surprisingly solid 1973 VW Bus, also known as a Bay Window.

What Makes it Special? This is a solid Bus that will not take much work to get running. The body is nearly rust-free, and the interior features a rare period-correct DPD overhead A/C unit. The frame rails and pan are also in very nice condition. It hasn’t been modified or hacked up to become a camper or lived in for extended periods; this is just straight bay window that’s very close to being road-ready.

Body Condition: There is some evidence of prior rust repair where the driver’s door meets the body but any other rust is limited to just spotty surface rust. Paint is obviously a bit tired but acceptable for a driver and/or rolling restoration. No word on whether the paint is original, but the underside of the engine lid is also orange in color.

Mechanical Condition: The Bus was running when it entered the property. It rolls and steers, and the engine turns over. The seller notes that the brakes and clutch also work. The engine is not confirmed as matching numbers, so it may be a later-model replacement unit. Also worth noting on the interior is that the original floor mats remained well-preserved under aftermarket carpets.

The Bus had a surprisingly nice interior, with a headliner in impressive condition and a rear bench seat. While the bay windows haven’t caught up value-wise to the splits, this example provides a solid basis for an easy amateur restoration or camper conversion, or simply drive as-is as a classic that can haul. This Bus will be sold with a bill of sale only.

Price: $3,500

$3,500 Location: Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia Mileage: Unknown

Unknown Title Status: Bill of sale only

Do you have a low mileage survivor parked in your garage, shed or barn? Does it need a new home? Please consider listing it here on Barn Finds!