1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter

Rebuilt Engine | Aftermarket Head Unit | Aftermarket Seat Covers

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LOT #

251248098

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
2212239422
Lot Number:
251248098
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
99,223 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
1,584cc Naturally Aspirated H4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Orange/White
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Pennsylvania
  • 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter
  • 1,584cc Naturally Aspirated Air-Cooled H4
  • Single Downdraft Carburetor
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Orange/White Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Aftermarket Seat Covers
  • Aftermarket Head Unit
  • Rebuilt Engine

Overview of 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter For Sale by Owner

​Do you ever get the feeling of just escaping, cash in on all those paid leaves you've been stockpiling, and just get in and drive to where you desire? If this is you, worry not, you aren't the only one. Say you manage to clear up your schedule and look forward to the open road, the next step is what will be your mechanical friend to travel far and wide. There are a host of options available to do this, but as luck would have it, we have just the right machine for the job. Present today is this 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter. This classic advocate for peace, love, and no to war is reported to have just under 100,000 miles on its clock and is on the lookout for a partner that's willing to clock in 100,000 more.

Exterior and Interior

​If there was a poster that could describe the fun and joy a machine car brings to your life, you most likely would see Volkswagen's entire line-up of the 60s and 70s. This 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter is proof of that statement. Dressed in a two-tone yellow-and-white exterior, this machine's color perfectly represents its character. A step back and what you would see is a clean exterior that is complete with all its fittings (A rarity in the world of classic Transporters). Completing this vehicle's look is a set of black steel wheels accompanied by Volkswagen hubcaps. ​ Once the exterior has worked its charm, you might have to brace yourself to fall in love all over again with the black interior of this 1971 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter. You have running boards giving you access to the interior, and once you are in, the factory charm of a classic Volkswagen immediately springs to life. The factory steering wheel gets rid of a host of features and just does what it's supposed to do, a factory dashboard with the addition of an aftermarket sound system pumps out some Beatles or other classic hits, and a rear seat showcases more space for your passengers.

Engine

Powering this Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter is a 1,584 cc Air-Cooled Flat-4 Engine, a naturally aspirated horizontally opposed engine that became one of Volkswagen’s most recognizable powerplants. The engine uses a Single Solex 34 PICT-3 Carburetor with a center-mounted intake design, delivering smooth and simple fuel delivery typical of early-1970s Volkswagen buses. Known for its durability and ease of maintenance, this air-cooled boxer engine relies on fan-driven cooling rather than liquid coolant, helping keep the engine mechanically simple and reliable for long-term ownership.

Walk-around Video of this Volkswagen Type 2

Passenger side photo of 1977 Volkswagen Type 2

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Current Ask
$27,500

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Passenger side photo of 1966 Volkswagen Type 2

1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Riviera Camper

Current Ask
$56,000

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Passenger side photo of 1972 Volkswagen Type 2

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Current Ask
$27,999

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Current Ask
$26,000

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Passenger side photo of 1977 Volkswagen Type 2

1977 Volkswagen Type 2 Riviera Camper

Current Ask
$27,500

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Passenger side photo of 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

1966 Volkswagen Beetle

Current Ask
$44,995

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Current Ask
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Current Ask
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