[salem1912]

To sell a "clean car" just wash it. Who would have thought.http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4582642866.html

[BigB]

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4528321731.html

"Priced to sell $89,000 and I do NOT WANT TRADES!!! It already sold on Ebay for 97K and the high bidder did not pay as he did not have the money-go figure "

Uh, that's not a "sale" buddy :-) and a terrible way to price your sale. LOL

[Stuckinda60s]

The question is: "How do you make an ugly car uglier?"

The answer? "Paint it yellow."

[Greg Reid]

..and don't forget to add yellow accents to the interior.

[NBF823]

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4595405035.html

Pretty sure they never.....

Unbelievable because its not true

[Bruce Meyer]

Originally Posted by NBF823

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/4595405035.html

Pretty sure they never.....

Unbelievable because its not true

That car is even uglier than this one!

[NBF823]

Originally Posted by Bruce Meyer

That car is even uglier than this one!

Oh! Let's play that game where we view an unknown machine, and figure out what it does!
We'll start with that green GTO's bonnet protrusion.

[Deadhead]

I fine example of how a Craigslist ad SHOULD be done for a change:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4569890356.html

**TRADE FOR BOAT, GUNS, CASH, ATV MAYBE?**

FS/FT: A treehugger's wet dream. 1974 VW Westfalia camper bus. Hippy mecca right here. This thing is littered with Grateful dead stickers, acid bears, happy campers etc. This would make a great project and I imagine it wouldn't take too much to get it up and going. If you wanted to you could load up all of your little hipster buddies and head to protests, or you could transport illegals. I don't care what you do with it, just hand me some money(or guns). I bought this bus about a year ago. My original intent was to get it running and just drive the hell out of it. Well, as usual, I got lazy once the newness of the purchase wore off. Now when I walk through the garage I think to myself, "Hans Peter could really be something someday, if I just...", then I think to myself, "Nah, I'd rather have another beer instead". The most I did was clean the bus up, then to offset the hippie stickers I put a "Repeal Obamacare" decal and a "Party like it's 1776" decal on the back window. Now the time has come and I may have to store a friend's car for him while he is stationed in Germany. So take full advantage while you can and come snatch this piece of history from me! Bus has a bunk up top when the tent is popped. The backseat also folds into a bed. The stove and sink are long gone so don't ask about them. Table folds up to eat yourself a sandwich, pour a drink, do some lines, whatever floats your boat, just don't tell me if it's illegal. There is no telling what has been done in the bunk and backseat, therefore I have kept my three year old daughter far away from them. That being said, I don't see any stains. Seats are in great shape considering...If you decide you want to go on a treasure hunt and tear the bus apart, I am sure you could find some micro dots, old joints, who knows what else.

Ok lets get to the good stuff:

-No title, not needed when it's a 1974 model. I will provide a bill of sale and that's all you need.
-Bus does not run. I haven't tinkered with it but it hasn't ran in many years.(engine is there and intact however)
-No ignition key. I have two door keys but apparently the ignition key has an extra notch in it. For transport purposes you can unbolt the column lock to be able to turn the wheels to load it.
-Back hatch is stuck shut(not the engine compartment, the hatch to access the rear seat etc)
-Popup tent is there but is very dry rotted and torn in a couple spots.
-No sink or stove so don't ask.
-You will be responsible for loading and transporting the bus. There is a slight incline in my driveway so bring a winch or some chains buddy.

If you are offended with this ad, you are what's wrong with this country. Grow a pair.


TRADES: I would be interested in guns(MERICA!!!) I prefer AK pattern rifles, I would take a unicorn AK depending on value, or multiples if they are worth less. I would possibly be interested in other stuff, as long as it's interesting. No I don't want pawpaw's old 12 gauge and your first 10/22. I want tactical type stuff that is worth equal to what I am asking. That being said, cash is just as good.

[Greg Reid]

Don't doubt...'the pictures speak for their selves'.

[Alvin]

Wonder if for the camper bus he'd trade for a Rainbow Unicorn or Sunshine & Lollypops?

[Greg Reid]

Hah, hah...Jacksonville, Alabama is my home town.

[Deadhead]

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Hah, hah...Jacksonville, Alabama is my home town.

Well, Greg - here's your big chance! Swap in a giveaway 326, and you are good to go.

[Greg Reid]

Well, I guess I could use the space. You can store a lot of spare parts in a non-running Westfalia...lol

[Deadhead]

Though I have had a lot of fun in them over the years including going from DC to Atlanta and back in one that had to be push started… Here is the best use I have ever seen for one:

[hurryinhoosier62]

Originally Posted by Deadhead

Though I have had a lot of fun in them over the years including going from DC to Atlanta and back in one that had to be push started… Here is the best use I have ever seen for one:

I can imagine one makes a pretty good bead blast cabinet.

[Greg Reid]

Genius...lol

[66beaumont]

heres one for the bird guys

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4597099909.html

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by 66beaumont

heres one for the bird guys

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4597099909.html

Typical ad:
Super Rare T/A 6.6l!! Bandit style!!! Super rare 400!!! Snowflakes!!!! Ran when parked!! No time to finish! I Know what its worth and the price is going up if I work on it!!! Perfect condition, just needs tlc and maybe a tuneup.

The Truth:
This car is driveway art. It has been made presentable enough that wives and neighbors wont complain about it being in the driveway. The motor (the olds engine they actually used in the automatics) is shot and not worth rebuilding anyways. The car had been converted to propane some time ago and the tanks are still in the trunk but the stuff on the motor has been mostly removed as it was all broken. I didn't post pix of the interior and engine bay because ugly. The floors are rusty and rust on the exterior is bondo'ed over in some spots and not others. Every panel needs work. Doors should be replaced. The car needs everything gone through. They made 79k of these in 1979 so you tell me how rare that is. In fact it is the WS6 delete T/A which is the more common one in Canada having roll up windows, drum brakes in the rear, no A/C and the thinner of the 2 types of snowflake rims. Hard top, not T-top. Has nothing to do with "Bandit" other than being a black T/A.

That being said, there are some positives about this car:

It is remarkably intact for a vehicle that is so rough. even the dome light is there, albeit on the back seat.
All the brackets and accesories are on the engine and they all fit an olds rocket 350 (much better engine than the 400 anyways) or even the old 330.
It has the authentic Cragar louvres on the back window, in decent unrestored condition.
The snowflakes are good with decent tires on them.
It has title papers from BC.
Way cheaper than the 17k people are asking for nicer ones. You can fix it with the $15,500 you saved, can't you?
You can fake the whole Bandit thing and those T-tops would always leak anyways.


So plan ahead and bring your trailer. Your son (or inner child) can have a real bonding experience this winter as you cut and weld and fix the months away.

The only thing I would take on partial trade is a small toyota type of pickup, and I will still want your cash too.

WOW! An honest man on Craigslist!

[Chris65LeMans]

Originally Posted by The Boss

WOW! An honest man on Craigslist!

I don't know... I think "there are some positives" is a stretch, and the ideal that this can be fixed "with the $15,500 you saved" is laughable.

[GT182]

Ahhhh, the Bandit thing was earlier.... not in 79. Black is black and has nothing to do with a Bandit. T-tops weren't recommended in 79 because of leaking problems. My dealer recommended to me to not get them in 79 for my Formula. I was glad I listened. I'd take a 400 any day over an Olds 350 alternative. As for the roll up windows, no ac, and no WS6 package I'd pass. The no WS6 snowflakes are ugly... more so on this 'Bird. And more so for the pass seeing it came from Canada.... key word: winter highway salt.