1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Gl Westfalia Westy Auto Camper Van Drive Anywhere Nr ! on 2040-cars
Year:1987
Mileage:159068
Color:
Location:
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.1l
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:van
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.1l
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: Wv2zb0255HH031463
Year: 1987
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: vanagon GL
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 159,068
Sub Model: GL
Exterior Color: grey
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: grey
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: vanagon GL
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 159,068
Sub Model: GL
Exterior Color: grey
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: grey
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Minor exterior defects and wear and tear since its original paint. Gas gauge goes not work."
Up for No reserve auction is my 1987 Volkswagen vanagon GL westfalia camper van with 159,000 well taken care of miles. Let me start off by saying this is a great running and driving very original camper with a clean title that is Pennsylvania state inspected / emissions inspected till april 2014, drive anywhere ! Included is its extensive service history records from 2000 on and all the original books and manuals it came with new, as well as a factory Bentley service manual!
Exterior: Original paint is decent, does show its age and has a few bumps / scratches and bruises but a good ten footer and better than most for the age of the van (remember the paint is over 25 years old!). There is a bra on the front but not due to any front end damage or anything like that i just liked the look and helps protect the paint from road debris. It has a nice trailer hitch on the rear to accommodate a bike rack, mount a cargo basket etc. The fiberglass pop top is in great condition as well as the front cargo area. All the lights work as well as doors open and close properly. It has the factory Aluminum 14 inch wheels and NICE proper load range tires with about 11/32nds tread (more than 3/4) remaining. Underside of the van is VERY nice and rust FREE! I have not seen any indication the vans been repainted or involved in an accident or had prior collision repairs done.
Interior: Original westfalia conversion camper interior, grey in color. Shows only minor wear, no rips or tears in the upholstery, a few minor stains here and there but nice for its age. t. Front seats are in good shape and Power windows work but passengers does go up a bit slower than the drivers. Original tables are there in good shape and all doors / cabinets open and close properly . Has an aftermarket cd player with aux. input but for some reason the drivers side speaker does not work. All the original camper stuff is there, light above the stove works , the original refrigerator works on 12 volts as well as 110 but i have NOT tried the LP gas system for the fridge or burners but was told it worked. Sink worked fine hooked up to the water and 110 outlet works when power is hooked up. All the curtains are there in good shape and It has ALL the original screens that came with these new, The side sliding door screen, a rear hatch screen , the hanging mesh basket, l the front privacy curtain that goes in the drivers compartment to cover the front and side windows. The top bunk mattresses are in good condition and no mold or any other funky stuff growing on the ceiling of the top. The right side rear below the bed under the factory rear air conditioner the contact paper is coming down alittle bit in the corner but i have it held up there for now (could simply glue it back up i suppose) The westy has a BRAND NEW go westy 3 screen canvas installed as well !
Engine , suspension , brakes and drive line: The engine runs good, doesn't overheat, leak , use oil and cruises nice down the road. The automatic transmission shifts very nice and engages in gear just as it should. The suspension and steering is tight, does not pull or anything like that and wheel is strait while driving.
SERVICE HISTORY! : I have preformed mechanical services to the van since ive had it ( I am a certified auto technician ) and i have all the records of replaced parts and (major) services done to it from the previous owner. Here is a list, dates, cost and mileages when parts and services were done:
-February 2002 : 133,831 miles. front control arm bushings. wipers. wheel alignment. replace catalytic converter pipes and gaskets. remove, Dissemble and reseal transmission. $2,656.77
-October 2004: 143,196 miles. Rear wheel cylinders . coolant expansion tank. coolant level sensor. hvac blower motor. heater core. coolant flush. swaybar bushings. fuel pressure regulator. exhaust manifold. $1066.07
October 2004: 143,455. Remove and replace starter. $280.00
November 2004: 149,297. Radiator. Coolant fan switch. brake master cylinder. $720.31
Since ive had it (april of 2013) : like i mentioned before I am an auto technician so upon purchasing the van i went over it and replaced everything i thought needed to be replaced to make it safe and reliable for my family and I to drive in. (comes with receipts from parts purchased since ive had it)
Replaced the coolant. resurfaced the front brake rotors an installed a very good quality set of German brake pads. cleaned and adjusted the rear drum brakes. replaced a few burnt out exterior light bulbs. wiper blades. alternator belt. air filter. fuel filter and fuel pump. spark plugs. coolant hose junction. balanced the tires. changed the oil (still has many miles go before needing an oil change). Pennsylvania state inspection and emissions inspection till April of 2014. Just replaced the battery with a very good quality Interstate Mega tron.
Vans defects: the van is over 25 years old so it has a few things that would have to be fixed to make it perfect. the paint is original and has scratches, a few dings etc. there is one spot around the side window that has rust as well as a spot with some bodywork in the passengers lower fender behind the wheel well by the mudflap. The passengers side power window switch could be secured better in the door panel (falls out sometimes). You have to remove the radio face plate when parked to avoid the radio drawing battery current and after a period of time draining the battery (simple fix) someone wired it in wrong i think. Fuel gauge does not work, it could be the panel in the dash or the sending unit or wiring. I have not checked into it honestly besides visually checking the harness that goes down the the sending unit in the gas tank and cleaning the connector. I just set the Trip odometer and fill it up when i hit a certain mileage, never really bothered me. The air conditioning unit is there with all hoses etc. and compressor spins fine but i never put a belt on it (due to unwanted engine power draw). The right rear interior in the back where the overhead air condition unit is mounted is sagging alittle bit and contact paper starting to come off (have it taped/stapled back up). The rear hatch struts dont work to hold the hatch up but previous owner installed a piece of PVC on the outside of the right side one so when the hatch is all the way up you can lock it in place (good idea i thought). I am just trying to list this van and explain it as it is and be honest as possible in its condition but due to its age and being used it is sold AS-IS . I get many compliments/thumbs up when driving it and EVERYONE wants to talk about it when your at a campground.
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