VW Vanagon GL Westfalia bus camper. 2.1L AUTOMATIC! Original survivor! Must see!

1988 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Additional Info:

***WATCH 15 min. VIDEO ABOVE FOR AN EXTENSIVE LOOK INSIDE, OUTSIDE, UNDER AND OVER***

Countless adventures and travel videos in this bus.It's like family.Go to YouTube and search: 1988 Vanagon aka "Dutch"
Wouldtrust driving it ANYWHERE!
1988 VW Vanagon GL Westfalia AKA "Dutch"Original "Survivor" meaning unrestored.2.1L Waterboxer (runsexcellent!)Automatic transmission (shifts excellent!)Shows 119,000 miles...but odometer worksintermittently and not 100% accurate.The bus runs, drives, handles and shifts EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Mechanically EXTREMELY sound and reliable!!Can be daily driven.Will run 65-70 mph and beyond when needed but generally 55-60 is where we stay.Outstanding fuel economy as well for a fully loaded camping vehicle.Weaverage 20mpg.

NO SMOKE or mechanical issues!
Recent 2023 new parts include:
*New water pump and coolant system flush.*New 90 amp. alternator, belts, battery and tune up.*New high torque starter (HUGE IMPROVEMENT).*New coil*New fuel pump and filter.*New front and rear heater core.*Stainless Magnaflow exhaust system.*Brand new front and rear brakes.*Brand new tires/tubes.*Brand new power steering rack and pinion from Gowesty with polyurethane bushings. Excellent upgrade!!!*Brand new (frontto back) power steering line conversion to hydraulic hose kit from The Bus Depot. Excellent upgrade!!!*Fresh oil change using 5W40 Mobil 1 full synthetic.
Some days, BONE DRY under this bus. Not 1 oil drip.Other days, a few oil drips here or there at the very rear (not uncommon but noteworthy).
All lights inside and out work! Dash lights, hi/lo headlights, brake, turn, back up and so on.Tach, speedometer, wipers, fuel and temp gauges work.
Blower controls all work properly for all vents and blower speeds.
Everything worksin and on this bus(Besides the cruise control and A/C. Needs charged). Sink, stove and so on are functional. Water tanks are all in tact. The large, original LP tank was removed (included and worked fine). We preferred using the small Coleman camp canisters for the stove.
This bus was converted to the single round headlights for aesthetics reasons only. Giving a more traditional VW look.No cracks in the original dash!Front seats are original and excellent!
This is an original paint vehicle. There are a few minor bumps, dings, chips and minor exterior rust spots that have been touched up over the years. These areas will be shown in detail in the video. The under side of this vehicle is impressively SOLID!
Sold new in Ohio and came to Indiana in 2008 I believe.We have personally known the last 2 owners.
Bus comes with a fitted, high quality cover as well as a brand new canvas top with side zip-out windowsfrom the Bus Depot! Just never had the heart to replace the original.
I find no joy in listing this wonderful bus for my sister-in-law but she is moving on to other priorities (building a tiny house) so here it is. She has invested A LOT into this vehicle both financially and passionately. Even while typing this she is having second thoughts.
It's time for the next owner to begin their adventure and make years of memories.
We are looking for a friendly transaction with someone likeminded who is as passionate about these vehicles as we are. There is nothing to hide here and if you are local you are welcomed and encouraged to come and physically inspect this vehicle prior to purchase.
It runs/drives as nice as it looks!
PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO PURCHASE with any further questions. CALL the number shown in the last pic.
We are "old school" about these things and like to conduct business on a personal basis.

Cool thing is, if it sells...cool.If not, no worries!We willcontinue our adventures.
Thank you!

Simple rules for buying from me:


Shipping:
Drive it home!
Or if that isn't an option for you...
Shipping costs are the buyers responsibility but I will work out the details with your shipper to load the bus up as well as photo the drop off.

Sold "As Is" and "Where Is". No warranty expressed or implied obviously, it's old and German.I'm not an expert on anything so PLEASE ask questions anytime. I'm happy to answer with 100% honesty to the best of my mechanical ability. This is a 1988 vehicle folks. Hard to cover every inch BUT I am happy to take any additional pictures of specific areas for you upon request at ANY time. I try to video and photograph everything to insure an honest ad.
Nothing to hide here.

Paying:
1) CASH IN HAND IS KING and I prefer handshake, FACE-TO-FACE transactions but that's not always an option.

So...
I EXCLUSIVELY USE DOMESTIC BANK-TO-BANK WIRE TRANSFER. IT'S SAFE, SECURE AND INSTANT.
PAYPALISNOT ACCEPTED!