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> OT: VW Poptop Bus 1969, Whats it worth
richardL
post Sep 10 2006, 06:08 PM
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I have a line on such a vehicle, bought new in Germany, imported and then sitting for many years. Body etc. supposed to be pretty good.

Any suggestions as to potential value, or where I might learn more?

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post Sep 10 2006, 06:16 PM
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type 1 with reduction box, top speed 55-65

good condition=2500
bad condition=675
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post Sep 10 2006, 06:33 PM
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69 is a Bay window Type II

Good shape? No rust? They have been selling for between $4,000-$5,000 on ebay
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post Sep 10 2006, 06:37 PM
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Guess the market is lower here then.

Bay Window Buses sell for 1900-2500 here.
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post Sep 10 2006, 07:07 PM
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post Sep 10 2006, 10:07 PM
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Thanks All

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post Sep 11 2006, 12:37 AM
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Leos is really nice. I wouldn't mind having one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

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post Sep 11 2006, 01:46 AM
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Like Paul said, www.thesamba.com is the best resource for all things VW. '69s don't have reduction gears. CV joints were introduced in 1969. The bus world is divided into split window ('67 and older) and bay window models. A clean '69 pop-top is a nice find.

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post Sep 11 2006, 02:26 AM
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QUOTE(scruz914 @ Sep 11 2006, 12:46 AM) *

Like Paul said, www.thesamba.com is the best resource for all things VW. '69s don't have reduction gears. CV joints were introduced in 1969. The bus world is divided into split window ('67 and older) and bay window models. A clean '69 pop-top is a nice find.

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Err... I dunno about that, Jeff. My 68 Westy had CV joints. First year for IRS in buses. Bugs, Type 3's and Ghias go them in 69 but the autostick versions got them in 68 as well.

Baywindows sell from $900-$7000 in the San Francisco area. I have seen them inch higher these past couple of years. I heard of one exceptional example sell for $15K+ at auction recently. For the most part, $2500-$3500 is pretty average around here for non-rusty examples.

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post Sep 11 2006, 05:23 AM
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My buddy has a 70 and it has a reduction box

most people take that tranny + reduction box out and put in a beetle transmission.
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post Sep 11 2006, 06:38 AM
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QUOTE(bd1308 @ Sep 11 2006, 03:23 AM) *

My buddy has a 70 and it has a reduction box

most people take that tranny + reduction box out and put in a beetle transmission.


A '70 Transporter would not have reduction boxes as a standard distribution model. Maybe the post office in Switzerland ordered a few buses. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) '67 was the last year for "Splitwindow" Bus production with the swing-axle center section transaxle. The reduction boxes (note plural) are directly inboard of the drum brake assemblies. '70 was well into the IRS w/CV joints on both ends of the half shaft axles. People do remove the swing-axle transaxle/reduction box assemblies from Splitwindow Buses and install "straight-axle" kits for lowering purposes and to eliminate the top speed limitation inherent w/the reduction box configuration.
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post Sep 11 2006, 07:38 AM
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The Nada values are: Low $6,125, Average $10,950, High $18,000

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