Volkswagen Dune Buggy Bandit 1971

Condition:	Used
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Other
SubModel:	Dune Buggy Inc. Bandit
Type:	Convertible
Year:	1971
Mileage:	000064
VIN:	1D12051COLO
Color:	Black
Cylinders:	4
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Black
Drive side:	Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title:	Clean

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Description of 1971 Volkswagen Other

Very fast. Professionally built.
- Very high end 1914 cc motor build and it is extremely tight with no leaks, dual Webber carbs.
- Rebuilt tight low geared transmission and high end short throw shifter. The Bandit shifts like a new sports car. All new suspension and bushings. This is a street buggy and handles like a light weight sports car. Disk brakes up front, New American Racing Torque Thrust wheels, new tires. Turn key then push button start, removable steering wheel.
- The Bandit weighs less than 1000 lbs and has 120 hp. That is a better power to weight ratio (8.33lbs/hp) than a Lamborghini Countach! Very low miles since build. Less than 20 miles put on it in last 4 years, garage queen! Title mileage is exempt, ODO mileage is not accurate (engine swap).
This Bandit Buggy was built by Dune Buggy, Inc. in Englewood Colorado from 1969 to 1983
They had 3 models that they produced which were the Bandit (18 inch shortened vw chassis), the Carriage (full size vw chassis), and the Fargo (their truck looking body). All of their cars were built on donor chassis and they did not build a frame in house. The bandit was included in the Montgomery Wards catalog, however they did not sell very many cars. The bulk of their manufacturing operation was buggies they built for their own rental operations. They had several dune buggy rental companies in Florida and at their peak Dune Buggy, Inc. produced as many as 5 cars per week. They started out with the 1300cc engine and finished with the 1600cc engine when they stopped production.
Video walkaround: https://vimeo.com/777464536
Video engine running: https://vimeo.com/777465634