THE KOMBI KONNECTION

OberonViking

Why are the Lowlights more sought after than the later Bays with the 2L?
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1979 Bay Window Microbus (Restoration for daily driver due Xmas 2008 - well, some time in '09
1976 DC (daily driver - when it is running...)

Brookie · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:04 pm Post subject:

Less were produced than any other Type 2. They were in production from very late in 1967 and finished in 1972.
Can't remember exact figures but should be a reference somewhere on here.
The low indicators and external front steps seem to appeal.

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Maharg · Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject:

I no in England, pre 73 registered buses means free road tax, which means a saving of 180 quid a year....

But i think people just like the older style of buses and the rarity factor....

Kinga · Moderator Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 487 Location: Perth

Piratekombi · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:48 pm Post subject:

Part of the interest is due to rarity... splits are now too expensive for many, so the next oldest kombi is the 68-72. I personally think they look a little prettier than the later bays, with the long low-mounted indicators, rounded bumpers and side-steps... 68-71 also has oval taillights and curved air intakes which look great. I also like the little differences (the inner and outer doorlocks integrated with the handles, the petrol flap etc).
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BJ · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject:

I personally love the lowlight front bumpers. Also "walk through" and they're bigger than a Split inside.

Roadcow · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:49 am Post subject:

I have a line on a late 67 Bay window Deluxe in OG paint. The owner is into Barndoors and will sell it to me when he takes his lowered suspension off of it ( I don't do lowered Busses, I off road too much).

Phat bus · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:00 am Post subject:

Send your Lowlight Deluxe's over here. I'll take two right now!

Roadcow · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:30 am Post subject:

I've never shipped to Austrailia but it costs me $4K per bus in a 40' container to get one to Ireland from Calif. Probably price them out of the picture down there. I think I can buy this 67 for about $2500.00.

Britt

Phat bus · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject:

Was $4k the cost to send the whole container or just to send one bus in a container?