Description
Highlights:
– 2.1-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– 164213 km on the odometer
– Syncro four-wheel drive with 4WD badging
– Former Finnish fire brigade vehicle, converted into a nine-seater
– Engine replaced with a 2.1-litre petrol unit in 2016 or 2017, gearbox overhauled in 2023
The private seller offers for sale this 1990 Volkswagen Transporter T3 Syncro, powered by a 2.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. According to the seller, this T3 Syncro started its life as a Finnish fire brigade vehicle and was later converted into a nine-seater bus. It was brought to Belgium in 2016 or 2017, where the original engine was replaced by a 2.1-litre petrol unit. The seller bought the bus in 2018 and had the gearbox overhauled in 2023.
The bus is finished in blue with a yellow band around the body and 4WD lettering on the flanks. Inside, it has a driver and passenger bench in grey, tan vinyl bench seating in the rear and a red-painted interior, with a spare wheel stored in the rear compartment. The seller notes that the sliding door has a dent and that the bus otherwise shows signs of use.
The third-generation Volkswagen Transporter was built from 1979 until 1992 and is the last of the air-cooled-heritage bus lines to keep the rear-engine layout. The Syncro, developed together with Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Graz, added permanent four-wheel drive with a viscous coupling and raised ride height, and it was built in far smaller numbers than the two-wheel-drive models. Its go-anywhere ability and its practical, boxy body have made the T3 Syncro a sought-after classic for camping, work and overland use alike.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
2 — Fair. Noticeable wear and aging; drives but has issues.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
