Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Bus/Vanagon |
Type: | Van Camper |
Trim: | Campmobile Van Camper 3-Door |
Year: | 1983 |
Mileage: | 217,920 |
VIN: | WV2ZB0253DH105845 |
Color: | Orange |
Engine: | 2.0L DOHC Ford Zetec from '03 Ford Focus (Bostig) |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Brown |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Seattle, Washington, United States |
1983.5 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper w/2.0L Ford Zetec engine conversion (Bostig)
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This van is in overall great condition considering its age and mileage and is ready for adventures; all camper features are present and working, the engine conversion runs reliably and smoothly, and the body is straight with a gorgeous "Le Mans Sunset" metallic orange paint job to replace the faded OEM brown. Many upgrades and improvements have been made over the years, but here is the recent work (all but the most trivial items done by professional mechanics).
Previous owner was a mechanic and claimed to have replaced all the brakes, clutch, rear transaxle CV seals, repacked bearings, and replaced windshield shortly before we purchased it in 2009 with 183k miles on the chassis on 32k miles on the 2.0L Zetec engine. He performed the engine conversion using Bostig's V1 kit. Since then, we have put another 35k miles of mostly highway miles on it. It hasn't seen much action over the past year aside from a couple trips from Seattle to N. Idaho. Otherwise here is a summary of upgrades and work done:
Engine/Mechanical
Body
Interior
Known Issues:
Summary
Overall, it looks fantastic and drives nicely. The bump in power and driveability over stock due to the Bostig conversion is immediately noticeable (for more details, seehttp://www.vanagon.org/why-we-chose-bostigorwww.bostig.com)- the engine revs smoothly and easily to 7k RPM, handles mountain passes and highway merging with aplomb and has been largely trouble free over the 35k miles/7 years we've owned it. While it's not perfect by any means, it's a mechanically sorted Westy with a great looking paint job/body, nice camper upgrades and a ton of character. Because of all the great experiences we've had in it and the effort put into improving it, it is tough to finally let it go. We are only selling it because we somewhat recently acquired an even nicer and better equipped van from my dad and can't justify owning two of them.
Terms of Sale
Vehicle is offered AS IS with no warranty or guarantees of any kind implied, and sales are final. Questions and/or inspection are welcome and encouraged before bidding. $250 non-refundable deposit is due immediately after the end of the auction via debit or credit card. Payment accepted in cash or bank certified funds only. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Serious bids only please!