Lowered suspension w/ new I beam. To celebrate this super rare top of the range 'Late Bay' Westy Campervan my wife and I decided to upgrade the awful (poo) brown colour with a 2016 Porsche 911 Paint colour called Anthracite brown . These have been temporarily saved. Yes this very nice 1978 Volkswagen Bus Champagne Edition II, colors already recently recoated with the original colors for Champagne Edition II, rust free one owner bus. [ Editions Group ] -a successor to the Kfer der Kufer Edition and reflected both the effects of the international fuel crisis and the contemporary success of the first series Jeans Beetle. Click on the image below to view the receipt 4 speed manual transmission. 1978 Volkswagen Bus Champagne Edition 2.0L, 4-Speed star LOG IN TO VIEW RESULTS Return to Lot List Previous Next Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen Full Screen 1 Engine 2.0L Trans 4-Speed Color Brown Interior Beige Highlights 2.0L fuel injected engine (In the contine. [Florida] 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Zenith Blue, New Interior. Aug 17, 2013 Location Monterey, CA, USA Not currently for sale This 1978 Volkswagen Champagne Edition Bus did not meet reserve. Where it entered the USA exactly is a unclear to me as the M-plate states it had the destination "Columbus via Baltimore" while the original receipt says "port of destination: Houston". Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Champagne 2 edition. If you're in a Lawrence Welk cover band, this one is a no-brainer. Context:Due to the overwhelming success of the 1977 Champagne Editions sales campaign VWoA promoted a new range including the Rabbit, Scirocco, Dasher and Bus for 1978. This bus has been stored in a garage for the last 15 years. [Missouri] 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window, Red. The heater works great and has the forced air blower. 1978 Champagne Edition Original survivor. Don't miss what's happening in your neighborhood. This rare project is in Anaheim, California and is listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $4,000 or make an offer. Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the Volkswagen automobile TheSamba.com :: Bay Window Bus - View topic - Definitive T2 Champagne Edition Information Thread Hello! It would be a re-restoration project but the price is a little high. 1978 VOLKSWAGEN VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE CHAMPAGNE EDITION, 1978 VW Camper Microbus - Champagne Edition Volkswagon Bus. Engine. 1978 Volkswagen Transporter Champagne Edition, 1996 Volkswagen Type 2 13 Window Deluxe Bus, 1994 Volkswagen Type 2 13 Window Deluxe Bus, 1985 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Kombi Pickup Diesel, 1995 Volkswagen Kombi Type 2 Camper Conversion, 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Single Cab Transporter. 1996 Pontiac Trans Am, Nice black paint on gray leather interior, buckets, center console, AM/FM/CD, A/C, 383 long block with 500HP, 4 bolt main, BBK 58mm power plus dual throttle body, K&. van 110,000 gasoline red manual Has 8 to 1 compression and factory fuel injection which has been completely gone through. Information found on the website is presented as . Technical Data: 1600cc typ.153 badged FUEL INJECTION. Very Solid Bus! Technical specifications of Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon 19780000; Price:-Condition: Used: . Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? New paint job. and we talk about the weird M-code 'S765' that appears in the M-code list Repainted, paint still looks great. Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. Great van to go camping, beach or just a drive! This 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle is a two-owner car coming off of long-term ownership. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Champagne Edition at the best online prices at eBay! 1978 VW bus champagne edition. Mileage Unavailable Classic Car Deals Cadillac, MI Text First 1 Dealers - learn how to list your inventory on Carsforsale.com Why Shop With Carsforsale.com? Bus is Ready to Give You a GOOD TIME! The Campmobile has a totally CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. Whats so special about this? That dash has been without the windshield for quite a while. Engine completely rebuilt Fredericksburg, VA 5 years at ebay.com 3 1978 VW Camper Westfalia van 145,000 green Or subscribe without commenting. . 508 - one sliding window in sliding door and one in the opposite It is offered . This will happen all the way to your maximum bid. Seriously, this is looking like a nice project, isnt it? All original. Information courtesy The Kafer Cabriolet Register and Arto Tolonen. There arent any good, overall dash photos, or any that really show the seats, or the front of the interior at all, but if you can click a box on an online order form you can have the vast majority of any missing parts delivered to your door. For Sale By: Private Seller. The Type 4 2.0 Liter air-cooled 4 cylinder is robust and durable with plenty of low end torque and great mpg at 17 city/25 hwy. Actual buyer's premiums vary based on lot type, bidding method and other factors. First a little history 1978 was one of the final years the VW Beetle was manufactured in Germany, this car is a German model. Runs and drives great. The restoration was done about 7 years ago and the engine was rebuilt about 8 years ago with just 7k miles traveled since. That catalytic converter looks like a serious afterthought did they originally even come with them? The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle is worth around $3,500. The side step running board looks cool and gives you easy entry and exit. But for all the damage and questions, I think 4K is rather high. Keep me in the conversation via email. 32,500 1978 Volkswagen Vanagon - Camper Van van 45,334 green manual This 1978 volkswagen westfalia camper van . 067 Is this Bus still for sale two is better than two meny got a 1976 to put beside it, someone please let me know. 1978 VW T2 Bus, rare Champagne Edition,The 78 and 9 Champagne's were the only special edition bus ever sold stateside . LOVE, POVERTY, WAR AND Also by Christopher Hitchens BLOOD, CLASS AND EMPIRE: The Enduring Anglo-American Relationship A LONG SHORT WAR: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq WHY ORWELL MATTERS LEFT HOOKS, RIGHT CROSSES: A Decade of Political Writing (edited with Christopher Caldwell) LETTERS TO A YOUNG CONTRARIAN THE TRIAL OF HENRY KISSINGER BLAMING THE VICTIMS: Spurious Scholarship and the . extra's, and the 'Saddle Brown' colored parts that were used such as the This 1978 Volkswagen Bus was acquired in 2016 by the current owner and has since been fitted with a GEX International remanufactured 2.0L 1978 Volkswagen Westfalialeeps 4uns great, just camped this weekend! One owner with 88k orginal miles. Garage kept for the past sixteen years. Bumpers have not been rechromed, so are showing their age yet are in very good condition. Purchased in 2011. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette3 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III5 days$3,000Bid Now, 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window8 days$5,000Bid Now. Champagne EditionRare Champagne Edition bay-window microbus finished in its original oh-so-seventies colour scheme of Fuchsrot over Dattelbraun with matching interior. New rebuilt motor and transmission w/ paperwork. It has been well loved, very well maintained and only lightly driven. Rust on dog legs, back corners and rocker panels. The front seats have been professionally reupholstered with new padding as well. Description for Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon 1978: Just in time for Christmas and what a gift this would be My 1978 VW Westfalia Champagne edition (LOCATED IN DENVER COLROADO) Berlin Deluxe Campmobile. It reads 'Special Salescampaign Daily Driver. 1978 was the first year for electronic ignition and all of these vans have fuel-injection by this point, so that should take care of at least some of the roadside repairs and adjustments. 9 Days 1978 VW Bus Champagne Edition II. 1978 VW Camper Bus Completely restored rust free no expense spared. 012 - exhaust emission control installation Nam placerat ultrices ex, a rhoncus neque rutrum nec. Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. 1978 Volkswagen Bus. This car has been u, With only one of Americas favorite cars. 1978 VW Champagne Edition Price: 8900. My 78 bus has a front air bag (spare mounted on front), which may have softened that front end crunch. Unbelievable amount of 1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon This is a very nice Type 2 bus with partial restoration, mainly lacking carpet in front and new underfloor and 1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Feel free to text or callformore pictures or details: 949-394-3--- Volkswagen Riviera Pop Top Bus, 1978Blue with Sub Model Champagne Model Bus Vanagon Drive Side Left hand drive Interior Color Plaid Exterior Color Agate Brown Trim Westfalia Year 1978 Make: Volkswagen Model: Bus Vanagon Thanks for your interest in a rare gem. A branded vehicle or edition of vehicles promoting a product or business. Year:1978 Mileage:81624 Color: Brown / Red. production date: and this is one you c, Incredibly clean and well preserved original Mars Red (think dark orange) Beetle Convertible with just 83K original miles. This bus has had just two owners from new. It will be the first time in the companys over 80-year history that a Beetle in one form or another has not been produced truly the end of an era for Volkswagen. You have plenty of room for 7 to 9 passengers and you can load everything you need for a weekend getaway in this smartly organized space or up top in the large luggage rack. Are you an InfoNet member or Mecum Customer? kept it from 1978 until 2008. after which it was imported to the UK. (This particular model is a "CE II ". week The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the lot at the auction site prior to the auction. Available scale models of the special editions. This thing runs and drives great and I would not hesitate to take it on a long road trip. Whether you are looking for a road trip family cruiser or a weekend beach-mobile, this VW Transporter has a whole lot of personality for the money. It makes for a respected and affordable drop-top thats perfect for hitting the road. A relatively quiet period for the Beetle but new generations were coming. Available only as 7 seater microbus; S765 . receipt says "port of destination: Houston". Engine was Running when parked. The only similarities are certain optional 1978 VW Bus. An odometer that reads 55 492 miles speaks for itself. If you have any questions please contact us at 419-517-1795, Rest assured once you take this Volkswagen Beetle home you will know you've made a solid investment. Copyright 2000-2023 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved. It also comes with a full safety inspection from our VW mechanic. Classic Ford Bronco: A First Generation Buying Guide. All RetroSpeak articles by and copyright Stephen Paul Hardy. This bus will pass California emissions as it has all smog equipment and a new catalytic converter. Van drives great. He has 7 more cars in his collection now, so it is time to make some room and let someone else in on the fun. During the 1978 model year VWoA published a brochure (dated 3/78) for the Champagne II Editions which included two typ.153s. The rear seat backrest can be folded forward or the seat seat can be removed entirely so there is lots of room for cargo. This is a rare bus being a deluxe champagne edition with automatic transmission and a sunroof. Final production of first generation Beetles ended at Puebla, Mexico on 30th July, 2003 after 70 years of production worldwide. Sign in now to prevent your Saved Listings from expiring. Hes got the most serious VW collection on the planet. Tires are new, brakes were just completely done with pads and rotors, new alignment and those beautiful wheels show no signs of road rash. The Ford Bronco is undoubtedly an American icon and one of our top 10 classic trucks of all time. We look forward to answering any questions you may have, so Call Now! //youtu.be/K5j5wFY189Q. Stock #. The camper int. . Next Post . A vintage style roof rack is always a plus for a VW and its practical too. C. Bolen and I get fascinated by this 'action model'. But, this van is worthy of a nut-and-bolt restoration so youd want to do that anyway. I have water basted it to expose the panels that have to be repaired. Ive owned 11 of these myself. Champagne EditionRare Champagne Edition bay-window microbus finished in its original oh-so-seventies colour scheme of Fuchsrot over Dattelbraun with matching interior. This VW spent its entire life on the West Coast. if the auction reaches $30,000. He sold it December 22nd, 2003. [ Editions Group ] the first time Volkswagen used a multi-model line up as a promotional theme. Original engine with fuel injection. He is a 1978 Champagne Edition . Interior Fan w/timer Color: tan Body Type: van Transmission: manual Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: gas Engine: 4 cyl Mileage: 12,235 1978 VW Westfalia Camper Bus For sale! It is being offered for sale at Cody's Classic Cars in Wisconsin. The Sienna Brown leather interior was redone in 2018 entirely to factory specifications and really looks fantastic with the wood flooring. of M-codes: Once the fee has cleared, the Buyer and Seller will be connected via email. RS003 The curse and blessing of SEB research, RS004 The black trim embellished 1303 Special Edition Beetles manufactured in Europe, RS005 The black trim, flat windscreen, Special Edition Beetles manufactured in Europe. 1978 champagne edition vw bus with sunroof 19780000 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon. 1 of 3,581 Cabriolets imported to the US in 1975, this red Volkswagen Beetle Convertible was fitted with a new black convertible top in 2022. The rearportion should have a seat or two, but theymust be missing and theres no mention of themin the ad. Call 816-518-8889 with all questions Catalogue reference for Europe 1970 1979 and Mexico for export to Europe 1981 1985 (1986, 2004). 162 - rubber strips for bumpers there is one late baywindow I would ever want to add to my collection than Have you seen a Champagne Edition VW van before? 1978 Volkswagen Bus Transporter Full Camper Westfalia, Champagne edition Been dealing with Vw Buses for long time and this is the most original bus i've ever seen Original Paint!