1972 Volkswagen Bus

This 1972 Volkswagen Bus was acquired by the seller in California in 2019 and was subsequently refurbished and converted to electric power. The van is finished in two-tone blue and white over brown vinyl and is powered by a Netgain HyPer 9HV electric motor and seven Tesla Model S batteries paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes a roof rack, a two-piece tailgate, wood floors, a rear lounge seat, front disc brakes, and an Alpine sound system. This electric Type 2 is now offered with a clean California title. The bus was repainted in two-tone blue and white during the refurbishment. Exterior details include a white grille and bumpers, a roof rack, dual side mirrors, and bright bodyside trim. The charging port is located behind the fuel door. Close-up photos of paint imperfections are provided in the gallery below. Polished 15″ Fuchs-style wheels are mounted with 195/60 Sentury Touring tires showing 2020 date codes. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes. The interior has been reupholstered and features tan vinyl seats along with a matching dashboard and door panels. Amenities include wood floors, cup holders, roll-up windows, an Alpine head unit, and Alpine speakers in the front and rear cargo area. The three-spoke EMPI steering wheel frames a 90-mph speedometer, a fuel level gauge, and a TBS Electronics battery monitor. The five-digit odometer shows 28k miles, though total mileage is unknown. The wood floors continue into the rear cargo area which features tan vinyl paneling, an additional lounge seat, and cup holders. Access is through a sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle as well as through the lift-gate above the engine compartment. The Netgain HyPer 9HV electric motor is powered by seven Tesla Model S batteries and was reportedly installed by The Toy Shack in California. Factory-rated output is 120 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque with an 8k-rpm redline. The motor weighs 120 lbs. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Freeway Flyer four-speed manual transmission. Filed under: vw