If a historic VW bus is as old as it is well cared for, it exudes a lot of flair from the good old days – and it drives reliably. If you can also use the VW for camping, the Bulli easily satisfies a whole family’s desire to travel.
If you dream of a beautiful VW bus, you should definitely take a look at eBay at the moment. This VW T2 from Brazil is being offered, which according to the seller is in very good condition for its age. An affordable dream for 16,500 euros? The video above is about a VW T1. But it clearly shows what to look for in a historic VW bus.
That tells the ad about the VW T2
The advertisement pictures show a beautiful VW T2, which can be used as a camper, with a refrigerator, television and a seat in the rear that can be folded down for sleeping. The car looks very neat and tidy inside and out. There are no ugly signs of wear or damage. According to the description, there is also a sink and an on-board battery in the car.
The advertised Bulli is not only already registered in Germany, it even has an H license plate.
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The Bulli comes from Brazil, but is already registered in Germany. That’s great, because such an import is time-consuming and can cost money and nerves. In addition, the bus already has the coveted H license plate. There is also a thumbs up for this, because the award as an automotive cultural asset says something positive about the originality and the condition of the VW.
Two doors open to the side. American Bulli fans affectionately call these doors “barn doors”.
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In order to finally read the good news in the “new floor assembly” information, you have to be a little familiar with Bullis from Brazil. Aspect number 1: Where a new floor assembly, there probably no rust (anymore). Aspect number 2: The Brazilian Bullis are said to have been mercilessly overloaded in their first life and the floor assembly literally buckled under the load at some point.
The bus is not perfect. But the seller names the weak points openly: The VW is currently not starting because it has stood still for a long time. Perhaps the problem can be solved by cleaning the two carburetors. The hinged windscreen is leaking and the steering is difficult. The steering gear should therefore be checked.
There is no modern space on board the Bulli. But it should be very comfortable.
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This is what you should know about historic VW buses
VW T2s have been sought-after collector’s items for some time and are no longer simple objects of daily use. That should be noted right at the beginning. Prices tend to go up. This raises the question of whether such a car should still be exposed to the elements on a daily basis.
On the other hand, Brazilian Bullis are generally not viewed as highly as German first deliveries. So the bus could be just the right companion for pragmatists who want to use a T2 instead of putting it away and cleaning it from time to time.
But rust can also gnaw at the VW T2, even on the front axle. This shouldn’t be the case with the offered car. But the smart guy doesn’t rely on the information in the ad and puts the car through its paces before buying it. This also applies to the papers. Is everything conclusive? How original is everything? Is the brake system OK? Is the boxer potentially losing oil?
