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Is this a good buy?
sugarlips - July 15th, 2017 at 11:20 AM

Always wanted a splitty as a useable daily but prices are bonkers and im not a restorer

So this one might be a workable solution but expert advice is wanted and very welcome..

Are left hangers registerable in all states (im in WA but prepared to travel to get a good one )

https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Volkswagen-Kombi-Transporter-1973...

1303Steve - July 15th, 2017 at 11:50 AM

Looks like a grey import as it would be earlier than a 1973 model, that might be the compliance date, I have a grey import 180SX that is a 92 model but is 98 complianced

Bizarre - July 15th, 2017 at 12:47 PM

Could be a Brazilian import?

Not always a good idea to post links in case some else thinks it is a good buy

Saw it happen few times

as for "spliity" and "usable daily" i wouldnt put those groups of words together

Left hookers are fun to drive.................. but as a daily?

Sounds like you would still be sinking another $10 - 20k into it to make it "reliable"

There is no mention of an IRS conversion and I would be wanting that in a daily splitty
That is $7 - 10k

add complete brake overhaul, rust, fresh motor..........

68AutoBug - July 16th, 2017 at 06:42 AM

Looks like it needs a lot of tender care and an overhaul to make it a daily driver.... a lot of money for a vehicle that needs to be overhauled mechanically and all rust taken out....

it is a long way from WA.....

That doesn't look like a 1700cc engine....

Lee

HappyDaze - July 16th, 2017 at 07:55 AM

This could be a good buy...or it could be goodbye to a lot of money?

The sort of thing that needs to be carefully inspected first.

nbturbo - July 16th, 2017 at 08:15 AM

Odd- 1973 Splitty with ice pick door handles- doesn't add up??- definately worth owning though.

sugarlips - July 16th, 2017 at 04:58 PM

Thanks all, think ill put this idea back in the too hard basket, feels like that ship has sailed now and unless we get a major financial meltdown i think the good useable ones are going to stay out of my reach and hidden in baby boomers triple garages (like the one on that bloddy Shannons ad) - shame isnt it :/

Bizarre - July 16th, 2017 at 06:50 PM

Dont get too dispared
Look at bays
And look at vanagons
The cool factor is about getting out and enjoying the rooad

bushed - July 22nd, 2017 at 09:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bizarre
Dont get too dispared
Look at bays
And look at vanagons
The cool factor is about getting out and enjoying the rooad

way to go Bizz..
esp Lowlites
he imports them from Brasil check your pm.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
regards
B

sugarlips - July 28th, 2017 at 07:43 PM

Thanks everyone, will keep looing but in the interim ive gone in a different direction and snagged myself a registered '70 notchback project for $1000 :) so that should keep me busy for a while, will put up pics ehen i get it home next week

bushed - July 28th, 2017 at 09:25 PM

i like notches quiet and strong body
enjoy!

pete wood - July 31st, 2017 at 03:15 PM

Was chatting to a friend the other day about Kombis and encouraging them to look at Vanagons. All the best bits of bays without the rust and horror. ;)