'83.5 Vw Westfalia Camper Van on 2040-cars
Denver, Colorado, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:1.9L
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Camper
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 174,590
Exterior Color: Brown
I'm selling my '83.5 Water-cooled Westfalia Camper with 175K miles. It has a clean CARFAX title and I have owned this van for 8 years and have a spreadsheet with all major work on it while I owned it and proof-of-payment to back them. It most recently passed CO emissions in July 2013 and the engine and transmission purr like kittens. It has no radio and never has since I owned it. I just always plugged in a portable MP3 (e.g., ipod/iphone) player instead.
For out-of-town buyers, I am willing to pick you up at the airport, so you can test drive right there and road-trip home in your new Westy!
Camper Equipment:
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Water tank & pump, sink/drain, stove, and refrigerator all function.
Watch demonstration video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJU8Mnb4G9s&feature=youtu.be
The propane tank (filled) and lines were safety inspected by AAA Propane in Denver on Sept. 4, 2013.
Interior is SUPER clean:
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- dashboard and steering wheel are perfect, no cracks
- pop-top (no nasty black mold!) and no tears in canvas
- crusty old, peeling OEM vinyl has been removed and painted with highest quality Behr paint matching the OEM vinyl's color
- original floor carpet is in very good shape
- original cushion covers with no stains or tears & all zippers work
- original curtains (all of them!)
- bug screen for rear panel door
- interior lights all function
Upgrades over '83 stock
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- Captains chairs
- Power-mirrors e.g., no flop! (not hooked up electrically though)
- Replaced outside door handles & locks
- Replaced interior window cranks
- GoWesty High Power headlight kit
- Hella Plus Headlamps - super BRIGHT!!!
- Michelin 7-ply tires w/ max-load = 1900lbs, balance, alignment @ 160K miles.
** These tires are safety rated for Vanagons, so you will be safe driving at all speeds. It is extremely hard to find tires safety rated for Vanagons and these rare gems are like driving on glass!
Mechanical
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- Rebuilt engine @ 158K miles. Super clean & well maintained! See photo.
- Replaced ignition coil & wires, cleaned, tightened ECU plug and port @ 165K miles
- Rebuilt 1986 transmission @ 169K miles
- New clutch @ 169K miles
- Tune-up, replaced spark plugs, replaced O2 sensor & more @ 170K miles
- Replaced fuel hoses @ 170K miles (no classic Vanagon fire danger!)
- Replaced fuel tank seals @ 171K miles
- Battery < 4 mo. old
I have more pics if you want.
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