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It's as simple as a box on wheels. But a box has an inside space of 177cu. ft. And because it’sequipped for people. Surprisingly small. Outside. made to transport people, a lot of thought wasBut inside there’s room for 8, plus luggage. With put into making it comfortable and safe. Morea length just a little bigger than the VW 1600, it than is normally expected ofabox.

Sit behind the wheel. And you'll immediately the owner. And with a new 74 bhp (SAE) enginenotice that this Microbus is different from any available as an option, it’s even faster and moreyou've ever driven before. Quieter. Even more powerful.comfortable for the driver, the passengers and

The VW Microbus has room for your driver and Gives the impression of a spacious, luxuriousseven passengers. A comfortable touring car saloon.with comfortable seats with low profile spring- Notjusta truck for people.core squabs.

O iW Nn i taA simple matter. Both before and after pur- When it gets too old for you, return it to your

chase. dealer and trade it in fora new one.You can buy the VW Microbus from your VW Atan amazingly good price too.

dealer. And have it serviced, diagnosed and re-paired there too,

L itLove it? Why, it’s nothingbutasmall bus! mers who are treated like people, and not likeBut you’re a businessman. And you think like so much freight. Customers who'll be coming

one. Money is something you do appreciate. back for more. Maybe you find yourself loving theThat's what the Microbus will help you save when VW Microbus after all. :

you buy it, and help you earn when you run it. Nothing but a small bus, you said?And what about satisfied customers? Custo-

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See the VW Microbus -There are a few other 8-seaters on the mar- Performance in mud and snow has been

ket nowadays. Not so easy to park ina normal improved by increasing clearance in the wheelgarage though. Unlike the VW Microbus. housings.

The Microbus actually fits into an unusually Comfort is improved by the fact that we’vesmall garage. Because it’s only 14.6 ft. long improved the ventilation. Now your passengers{approximately the length of the VW 1600). can enjoy fresh air. Without draughts. AndAnd we've crammed a lot of things into these without having to open asingle window.174 inches.

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a4.it's compact and handy.The large sliding door (41.7 ins high by 48.2 turn indicators (there’s room for back-up lights

ins wide) is a great convenience, too. too if you want them) has been given a moreFor safety’s sake we’ve strengthened the generous format, and everything is much better

lock on the rear door. So it won’t fly open even arranged. For better recognition too.in the worst of accidents.And the back lights are now even easier

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See the VW Microbus -A lot of saloons would give their right wheel And there are also grab handles and assist

to be as comfortable as the VW Microbus straps for everybody. And ashtrays withininside. arm’s reach of every seat.With wide comfortable seats —shoulder tall The windows are large and there are lots of

for sitting comfort. The passenger compart- ‘em. So passengers enjoy the trip without thatment has an average width of 59.5 ins. That’s jam-packed sardine feeling. Not like in somemeans plenty of room to spare even with some— saloons.hefty athletes on board. How many saloonscan match that?We've already mentioned the ventilation.

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35.3.cu.tt. of luggage space, andis upholstered few more things not every passenger carwith attractive and practical leatherette canboastof.)throughout. How many passenger cars canmatch that?The driver will be as happy as his pas-

sengers in this Microbus. He has an adjust-able seat, backrest and all. And numeroussafety features, just for him. The collapsiblesteering wheel, for instance, and the padded

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Drive the VW Microbus -Take a test drive with the new Microbus. for increased performance.But before you slide into the driver's seat Gear shifting is even smoother. And the

we'd like you to note some things. Go roundto new gearbox mountings makes it even quieter.the back. The air cooled engine is still there, Service life has also been prolonged.weighing down the driving wheels giving the The diameter of the brake cylinder is bigger.car good traction. So the distribution of braking power betweenYou'll notice the larger rear lights too. But front and back wheels is better and that

some improvements that we’ve made youwon’t prolongs the lite of the brake pads up front.notice so easily. The bodywork and the floorassembly have been strengthened. To cater

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. safer and quieter than ever.Independent wheel suspension, transverse And note another two improvements in the

stabilizer in front, steering damper and semi- VW Microbus. The new optional 1700 cc en-trailing arm rear axle guarantee safety and gine produces 74 bhp (SAE) and gives the VWcomfort on the worst roads and around the Microbus atop speed of 78 mph.sharpest curves. And then it’s quieter. We’ve gone to workWe've also reinforced the torsionbar spring- to eliminate all the sources of noise. Makes

ing at the back. And we've made lots of im- driving much less fatiguing.provements to prolong the life of our Microbus. And all this with a 1600 cc engine or a 1700Well, that was it. Now you can get in and cc engine as an option.

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Choose the VW Microbus -No matter how many passengers you have —

four, five or seven(we don't count thedriver) —you have the choice of the standard or luxuryversion.Apart from this, it’s just the same car. Just

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Choose the VW Microbus -Many of the extras available for any other A steel sliding roof makes driving more

Volkswagen are available for the Microbus too. fun (in the luxury version it’s standard), WhileFor instance, if you like, you can select one the head restraints contribute to the safety of

of the-radios available. Can be very useful on the driver and front seat passenger.long trips. The driver will be grateful for the heated rearAnd pleasant company on short ones. window in bad weather.

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with all these extras.And back-up lights will make parking easier The VW Microbus has everything that a

and safer on dark nights. saloon has. And then some.And don’t forget the safety belts. Quite a lot for a small bus, did you say?There’s a selection of other extras to choose

from. Too many, in fact, for us to show them all.But ask your dealer. He'll tell you all aboutthem.

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we've been improving over 21 years. Can’t before it leaves the works. That’s our guaran-help but be a good thing. tee. And the same care and accuracy goes

into the manufacture of parts. And exchangeVW quality. units. Which is why the VW guarantee coversThis comes unfailingly with every VW. It them too.

means that the greatest care has gone intothe workmanship. More perhaps than you'dthink necessary. It means highly accurate in-spection. More perhaps than you'd think nec-

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pection and service was a rather hit or miss That’s what VW Diagnosis is for. To get thebusiness. Better than nothing, of course. Bui facts straight. For you and your mechanic. Allnot enough. testing and measurement is now done withIn most cases there was no time to check specialized electronic equipment. And the de-

on the car’s general condition. The same old tailed condition report will tell you just howthings were cone to it over and over again. good your VWis.Some things that could have beenseriouswere We think this kind of progress suits VW fine.simply overlooked. Mistakes were made. Be- And VW drivers too.

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Love the VW Microbus -Anyone who travels in a bus appreciates it

if he’s treated like a human being. And notlike just so much freight.That’s why we’ve taken the trouble to equip

the Microbus as luxuriously as some saloons.And perhaps even alittle more so.And passengers aren't slow to appreciate

this fact. And they'll love you for it, too.lt goes without saying that this is an inexpen-

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like the people who know it.reliable as only a VW can be. But the mainthing is that its occupants — two te eight ofthem — can travel in the Microbus like kings.Otherwise, they’d need two saloons to match

this comfort.Changed your mind about that “nothing-but-

a-small-bus” bit?

a r aTechnical Data and Equipment.Engine and electrical system: Prospective purchasers are advised that the models and speci-Air-cooled, four cylinder, four-stroke, horizontally opposed, rear- fications shown in this brochure are available to Special Ordermounted engine. Capacity: 1584 cc. Output 60 bhp (SAE) at only and may net necessarily be available ex-stock in the United4600 rpm. Maximum torque: 81,7 ft. bs. (SAE) at 3000 rpm. Down- =Kingdom, Please cansult your local Volkswagen dealer fer in-draught carburettor with automatic choke. Thermostatically formation regarcing delivery times.controlled fan air cooling. Special engine oil cooler. 12 voltsysiem. 45 Ah battery. Early cut-in generator — max. output38 amps. (approx. 540 W).Optional at extra charge: 1679 ce engine. Output 74 bhp (SAE)at 5000 rpm. Maximum torque 85.3 ft. lbs. at 3400 rpm. (SAE). Twincarburettor system with automatic choke. Air and oil cooling asabove. 12 volt system Battery 45 Ah. Generator with max. outputof 55 amps. (approx. 770 W).

Transmission:Via clutch, fully and baulk synchronised four-speed gearbox,differential and double-joint drive shafts to the rear wheels.Gear shifting via central floor-mounied lever.

Chassis:Suspension by means of torsion bars front and rear combinedwith double-acting telescopic shock absorbers. Wheel suspen-sion and location by means of cranked irailing links up frontand trailing arm at the back. Torsion bar stabilizer on the frontaxle. Hydraulic steering damper and safety steering column.Dual circuit brake system with disc brakes up front and brakepressure limiting valve. For 1700cc models brake servo. Tyres:1600 cc models: 7.00—148PR; MicrobusL 185-—R14 (radialply); 1700 cc models: 185 SR 74 (radial ply).

Performance (for 1700 cc models in brackets): Maximum speedin mph 68 (78)Consumption (regular fuel) * in miles per imp. gallon 24.8 (22.0)Optimum hill climbing ability on good roads,fully laden and in first gear 1:3.7Dimensions: Wheel base, ins.: 94.5. Track front/rear, ins.: 54.6"Maximurn external length/width/height, ins.: 174.0/69,5/74.4(L model 175.0/71.5/76.4).Average length/width/heignt of passenger comparimeni, inclu-ding luggage area, ins.: 110.2/59.5/55.1. Capacity approx.177.0 cu. it.Average length/width/heighi of luggage area, ins.: 27.6/57.1/31.5.Capacity approx. 35.0 cu. fi.

Weights Microbus/Microbus L (for 1700 cc models in brackets):Unladen weight without driver and permissible total weighi, lbs.:2998/3097 (3042/3141) and 4960'5026.Permissible trailed load for braked trailers of all types: 1764 Ibs.

* With half permissible payload at steady °/s of maximum speedplus 10%.

Paintwork and upholsteraintw p y.1. Exterior colours

chianti red 0303— sierra yellow 0404— = niagara blue 0505— pastel white 06 06 —

2. Roof colour—Two-tone paintwork

The VW Microbus is available with a pastel white roofat extra charge.The VW Microbus L has a pastel white roof asastandard fitting.

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black ~—-—50 alabasier ——52. gala red ——60(for VW Microbus L only) (in connection with all exterior (in connection with pastel

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Your VW dealeris looking forward to your visit.