1976 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Additional Info:
Are you looking for your dream resto-mod Westfalia camper? A retired VW enthusiast with extensive Westfalia restoration experience went through every aspect of this ultra-rare automatic transmission Westfalia, with over $12,000 recently invested in parts alone.
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Mechanical
Subaru 2.5L 165 horsepower engine conversion provides the power you need - using only the best name brand adapter parts from Kennedy Engineering and Busaru. Subaru engine was completely gone through before installation. New water cooled system features an aluminum belly radiator with electric cooling fan - read more about this style conversion at busaru.com. A new custom heater core box conversion with dedicated fan switch was also installed so your front heater air vents blow nice and hot.
- 1997 Subaru EJ 2.5L 4cyl Dual Overhead Cam Engine 165 hp ( 98 hp More Than Stock! )
- New Timing Belt & Rollers
- New Water Pump
- New Oil Pump
- New Head Gaskets & Valve Cover Gaskets (Factory Subaru)
- New Iridium Spark Plugs & Wires
- New Coil Pack
- New Fuel Injectors
- New ECU Sensors (Including 02 Sensor)
- New KEP (Kennedy Engineering) Engine/Transmission Adapter
- New KEP (Kennedy Engineering) Stainless Exhaust Manifolds ($400+ Alone)
- New Busaru Custom Welded Engine Carrier
- New Busaru Professional Wiring Harness Conversion
- New Busaru Engine Speed Sensor
- New Busaru Throttle Body Reverser
- New Burley Shortened Oil Pan (For Conversion)
- New Aluminum Radiator & Cooling System w/ Burley Coolant Pipes
- New Radiator Cooling Air Scoop
- New Electric Cooling Fan
- New SmallCar Air Intake Box Conversion Kit
- New CV Axle Assemblies
- New Muffler & Catalytic Converter
- New Transmission Fluid Divider Gasket, Filter & Pan Gaskets
- New (4) KYB Shocks
- New Front Brake Calipers, Pads & Rubber Hoses
- New Rear Brake Drums, Wheel Cylinders, Shoes & Rubber Hoses
- New Front Wheel Bearings
- New Fuel Tank (Quality Steel Built)
- New Fuel Sending Unit (Dash Gauge Works Great!)
- New Electric Fuel Pump (High Pressure - Fuel Injection)
- New Fuel Hoses & Gaskets
- New Interstate Battery (Dedicated Engine Battery)
- New SmallCar Automatic Accelerator Pedal Linkage (Upgrade)
- New Aftermarket Heater Box, Core & Fan (Uses New Water Cooled System)
*Additionally: you will receive documentation of the engine conversion - including Volkswagen bus and Subaru service manuals, conversion upgrade specs, wiring & coolant system diagrams, etc. - which will all help with any future servicing.
Interior
This Westy is ready to go camping! Upgraded Honda front seats and new retractable seat belts are super comfortable and practical. The entire interior has been fully gone through, new wiring and plumbing where needed, new sound proofing in areas and insulation in walls. A new auxiliary battery kit powers the interior with a built in trickle charger for campsite hookup. Inside the bus - includes basic tool kit, jack & lug wrench, front privacy curtain, shore power extension cord and water hose, H20 on-board tank filler attachment, extra fuses.
Authentic Volkswagen Westfalia-Werk camper with serial number tag on rear bench seat: labeled: "CAMPMOBILE 70", with Westfalia serial number "1.00054", "WIEDENBRUCK /WESTF.GERMANY".
- New Front Door Speakers
- New Rear USB Power Outlets (Upgrade)
- New Analog Dash Temperature Gauge
- New Coolant Level Dash Warning Light (Upgrade)
- New Electric Windshield Washer Conversion (Upgrade)
- New Front 3-Point Retractable Seat Belts (Upgrade)
- New Front Cab Rubber Mat
- New Aisle Rubber Mat
- New Seat Stand Rubber Mats
- New Front Kick Panel Covers
- New Front Door Panels
- New Composite Cargo Flooring
- New Electric Water Pump
- New Water Tank Filler Pipe
- New Upgraded "T3 Style" Sink Grey Water Drainage System
- New Flexible Propane Gas Line (For Stove)
- New (2) Auxiliary Interior Batteries & Dual Relay Setup (Upgrade)
- New Auxiliary Battery Charger (Upgrade)
- New LED Light (Over Cabinets)
- New Rear Full Curtain Set
- New Cabinet Handles (Most)
- New Fiberglass Insulation In Walls
Exterior
This beautiful Westfalia turns heads everywhere it goes.
- New Base/Clear Paint (Original VW Sage Green)
- New Canvas Pop Top (GoWesty Upgraded 3-Window Type)
- New Pop Top Seals & Luggage Rack Seals
- New (5) Hankook Tires (Includes Spare)
- New Rear Bumper (BusDepot - High Quality)
- New Windshield Glass & Seal
- New Window Seals (On Most Windows)
- New Front Driver & Passenger Window Scrapers
- New Front Driver & Passenger Weatherstripping Seals
- New Utility Boxes & Seals
- New Cargo Door Seal (High Quality German)
- New Engine Cover Seal
- New Propane Tank Shut-Off Valve, Bleeder, Charging Valve (Upgrade)
- New Front Spare Tire Mount & Cover (Upgrade)
- New Chrome Side Mirrors
- New Exterior Lenses & Bulbs (Most)
- New Antenna
Condition
Subaru engine runs excellent! New paint is a quality base/clear that should protect the bus for many years; however, there are rough areas of visible bodywork and paint imperfections in places which does not show well in pictures, etc. - this is a "drivers-quality" restoration. Dash has repairs and is rough in areas cosmetically - this is a 40+ year old vintage Westfalia and we cannot list every little imperfection, it has wear in places associated with its age, but overall a beautiful Westy that is ready to hit the road! Odometer is only 5-digits - so true mileage is really unknown.
Finally
Sold as-is, no warranty. We keep the license plates in Florida, so if you plan to drive the bus home you’ll need to bring a license plate; however, we have only driven the bus locally and cannot say how it will handle either way on a long cross country road trip, shipping is always recommended.
Don’t miss out on your dream Westy! Over $12,000 recently invested in parts alone. Please read payment terms before bidding and good luck.
SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY, HAVE ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW AND FUNDS IN HAND BEFORE BIDDING. ZERO FEEDBACK MEMBERS EMAIL BEFORE BIDDING.
Payment Terms
CREDIT CARDS & PAYPAL NOT ACCEPTED FOR BALANCE OF PAYMENT - PAYPAL ACCEPTED FOR DEPOSIT ONLY. Non-refundable deposit of $800 due within 24-hours. Full payment due within 7-days of auctions end by bank-to-bank wire transfer (not online bill pay), cash in person, or U.S. bank issued cashiers check - note: cashiers checks will be held until fully cleared by our bank before VW is released. If deposit is not made within 24-hours then auction is void at sellers discretion.