Like the old song; "Love is just around the corner", so it goes that Spring is just around corner as well. Soon there will be buds on the branches, and flowers about to bloom. I can almost hear birds chirping, the air is beginning to smell fresh, and the temperature will soon be getting warmer everyday. Time to dust off the ol' VW bus and take her for a spin. Wait a minute, you don't have a VW bus yet? Well now is your chance to own a piece of history. Something that you can enjoy driving around and showing off to friends, family and perfect strangers....
Have you seen a more beautiful Westfalia Van? This version includes a working sink and built-in ice box. It has the full 3-window pop-top with a newer canvas. You can sleep two upstairs and two on the fold out bench seat downstairs. As you can see in the pictures, the faucet works as it should and I'm including a portable two-burner propane stove along with lots of extra camping equipment. The upholstery is in good condition through out, but the original wood veneer on the paneling is worn here and there. I would consider this normal wear for a bus this age. It's amazing just how much cupboard and storage space these Westys have.
The body is in excellent condition and is absolutely rust free. It is painted a bright white two tone with the original Sage green body. This is the most popular color combination going. Everything works; horn, lights, wipers, blinkers etc... There is a great Kenwood CD player which sounds really nice. The tires are brand new white-wall Radials with a great All-Season tread design. The trans axle shifts well and the brakes are like new all the way around. The front end is very tight and doesn't clunk or wander.
The engine is a 2-litre fuel injected 4-cylinder that was rebuilt around 20,000 miles ago. She runs like dream. The previous owner was very meticulous and careful to do routine maintenance as needed. If you look at the pictures you'll see just how clean the engine is. Unfortunately, I did not receive receipts for the rebuild. This bus has several options which enhance the drivability and make it road trip ready. From the external oil cooler, the tachometer, oil temperature and pressure gauges, to the gas heater and auxiliary deep cycle battery this van has been well thought out. All these extras add to the comfort, dependability and longevity of this fantastic camper van.
This Westy comes with a full set of factory curtains including the hard to find front windshield privacy curtain. It also includes the original child cot and the rear bug screen. The factory heater actually works great. The van also includes a professionally installed gas heater, which works incredibly well. Gas heaters can be quite costly to purchase and install, which makes this a fantastic accessory. The front door panels are presentable, but the passenger side is somewhat weathered. A set of factory door panels are just under a $100.00 from Wolfsberg West if you wanted to replace them. The interior has a very clean and comfortable feel to it.
Here are the highlights:
Exterior
Straight Body
Rust Free
Clean Floor Panels
New Paint
Engine
Rebuilt 2.0 litre fuel injected engine
External oil cooler
Tuned-Up
New plugs, cap, rotor and filters
Fresh oil with new filter
125 to 130 pounds compression
Runs fantastic
Camper Equipment
Sink and faucet work with city tap water
Original cabinets
Pop-top canvas is in great condition
Rear seat folds into a bed
Second bed in pop-top area
New camping gear is included
Sleeping bags, propane light, cooler, chairs,
dishes, coffee pot,cups, pots and pans all included.
It's getting late and I want to get this listed. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. If your local and serious, you're welcome to set up a viewing. As well as this bus runs and drives, remember it's still a 41 year old vehicle, I recommend that whoever is the lucky high bidder have it shipped to its new home. I can get very competitive rates and would be happy to help with the shipping arrangements. With that said, it's time to say farewell and good luck bidding... Lets go camping...