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1979 VW Riviera Bus Camper


This is a 1979 VW Riviera Bus camper van known as the Struggle Bus on Instagram that’s up for grabs.

It’s a pop-top Volkswagen camper van that looks to be in great condition available for $35k out of Tacoma, Washington. Learn more below!

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1979 Volkswagen Riviera Bus Camper for $35k

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Highlights

  • 1979 Volkswagen Riviera Bus
  • 150,000 miles
  • Manual transmission
  • Gas engine
  • 2WD
  • Clean title
  • Served in 2020 with new battery, ball joints, tie rods, steering parts, shocks
  • New tires
  • Original manuals
  • Engine runs great
  • Original engine
  • Alpine CD stereo system
  • The camper stove, water pump, and frig are in working condition
  • Has an original attachable tent, screens, and a new porta potty
  • Custom trailer hitch with two vintage coolers for extra storage
  • Minimal rust
  • Shiny original Miami blue and Pastel white paint
  • Well cared for and kept in covered storage according to the listing
  • Listed for $35,000

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  • Mike Warner
    January 31, 2023, 12:43 pm

    Beautiful!
    Looks as modern today as it was then.

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