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Volkswagen T2 Champagner Edition 1978

General description : Hier ein VW-Bus T2 Champagner Edition aus dem Jahr 1978. Fahrzeug ist in einem sehr guten Zustand. Einer der wenigen mit Schiebedach.

1978 Volkswagen T2 Champagner Edition is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Lüneburger Str. 71DE-29410 Salzwedel by GHG - SAW Oldtimerhandels GmbH for €23500.

 

Car Facts

Car type : Car Make : Volkswagen Model : T2 Model Version : Champagner Edition Engine size : 2.0 Model Year : 1978 Sub type : Van Location : Lüneburger Str. 71DE-29410 Salzwedel Vehicle Registration : Undefined

23500 €

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GHG - SAW Oldtimerhandels GmbH

GHG - SAW Oldtimerhandels GmbH
+49 (0)3901 476012438
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