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VW Westfalia Vanagon Camper Van AUTOMATIC

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Type: Van Camper
Year: 1981
Mileage: 88,000
VIN: WV2ZA0253BH026658
Color: Yellow
Cylinders: 4
Transmission: Automatic
Interior color: Brown
Vehicle Title: Salvage
Item location: Brooklyn, New York, United States

1981 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Additional Info:

I am selling my 1981 Westfalia. It was purchased about 2 years ago in Washington state. This has been a super fun surf and adventure camper but I recently moved to Brooklyn, NY and don't have the means to keep it in the city any longer. This is a rare automatic transmission model. Most around today are manual transmission. Because of that she starts and runs very smooth, I'd have to say it is so smooth it almost doesn't even feel like you're in a VW. The body is extremely clean for the year. Pretty much no rust thanks to it being a very well cared for and seldom used west coast Westy. Its never been wrecked and is still in its factory original paint. One key works in all the doors. Overall this is a very clean, well cared for Westfalia. She's in excellent shape and has had the following upgrades over the last 2 years:


Replaced all fuel lines

Tune up service with replaced air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs, ignition wire set, and distributor cap.

New Tires

New Cat. Convertor and all new gaskets

New engine cover insulation installed

Oil Changed this summer

New Brake, Master Cylinder, and Vacuum Booster

New Alternator Belt

New Side View Mirrors

New CD/Radio installed

New Battery

New Alternator

New Wiper Blades

New Air Intake Valve


*receipts have been filed and kept for all of the above


It is equipped with all the standard Westfalia gear. Stov, fridg, upper and lower beds. Canvas is in good shape and clean. The upper bunk has been aired out and cleaned. Front seats swivel around. The last time I had her tuned up my mechanic mentioned a hole in the muffler so that will need to be replaced soon. Other than that this van is turn key and ready to roll!It featuresa 2.0L fuel injected air cooled engine andautomatic transmission.


Comes with NYS Certificate of Title and Inspection.


Remember you are bidding with full intentions of purchasing this vehicle. I can help a buyer find a shipping company or free pickup in Brooklyn, NY. The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs associated with the transport of this vehicle . Winner of this auction a $1,500 deposit is required within 24 hrs of auction close. And full payment within 3 days of auction close via bank wire, cash, PayPal, or Venmo.


*If you have questions on the title please contact me. Apparently in 1995 the van was stolen in California and a few months later was recovered . The insurance company had paid the claim on the van . So at that point a salvage brand on the title happened in CA. There is a Vin number plate in the door jam issued by California, although the salvage brand was not on the Washington state title or my NY state title.


This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.