Blurry Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I'm thinking about buying a 1969 VW bus that has been really well maintained. Body is perfect, runs well, interior is in great shape. No rust. Never been driven in the winter.The guy who's selling it just bought a newer Westfalia and that's why he's selling this one. He's had the '69 for 11 years now.Brought it to my mechanic who saw there was an oil leak. He said to fix it you would have to take the motor out first. Otherwise he said it looks great. He said they don't have the capability to fix those at his shop so I know he's not after the money.MY QUESTION: Do you think it's worth $5000 (uncertified)**I don't know exactly how that works but from what I understand it's not certified because he's been driving up to now and hasn't needed to certify it. Does certification have to happen because a car changes ownership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Can't help you on the value, Blurry, but yes, you will need it certified before ownership changes hands. Ask him if you can take it for a safety first to see everything that's wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Err sorry, before you can license it to be on the road... you can have an 'unfit' ownership in your name. You need it to be 'fit', aka certified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousepad Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hey Blurry! Check your pm's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 fwiw, we bought a '77 in 1993 for $1500.and it was safetied (sp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 If you get it, or another one, bookmark this site. You'll need it. Best deals on parts and advice http://busdepot.com/ Find somebody who knows a little about these vehicles for servicing. You'll learn a lot and can do a lot of the stuff yourself. I miss my bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Get a hold of Beerbottle. The guy lives for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 that is a decent price - I've owned 3 VW buses all of them have had miserable demises...two have blown up one just stopped working ... yelp I've said too much... ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulvee Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Sounds like a nice bus. No rust is key. Seems like a reasonable price in Ontario. Westfalia? You may want to check out http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ to price compare.Good luck and hope you enjoy life in the slow lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Guy Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Sounds reasonable to me as well. 69 eh, I owned one from that year somewhat briefly. Is it a single carb? Yes enjoy life in the slow lane, because that's what it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just get a minivan and spend your free time converting it, Blurry You should see what Dean from St. Kitts has done with his. Primo and you can actually buy parts for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Remove engine to fix an oil leak....That could cost some dolla's. If it's the head gasket, chances are the heads warped..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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