1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

Up for sale is a beautiful 1978 VW Volkswagen Westfalia Camper.  This wonderful camper is mostly original and still looks amazing.  Original paint shines up very nicely.  No major rust but shows a great patina.  Body has never been touched. altered. or repaired.  What you see is what you get.  Interior is all original and in great condition for its age.  Pop top canvas is also original and in great condition for being almost 40 years old.  This bus is like a time capsule but unlike most others in this condition. this bus is mechanically sound and ready for the road.  A ton of recent mechanical upgrades make this bus safe and roadworthy.  Engine is perfect and was recently rebuilt to the highest professional standards.  Much of the mechanics on this bus has been rebuilt.  I would not hesitate to drive this bus anywhere.  It drives very tight and like new.  Bid with confidence as this is the real deal.  
You will not be disappointed!  The pictures are nice but this bus actually looks and drives better in person.     You are encouraged to view and drive the Westfalia before auction ends. You are also more than welcome to have a 3rd party to look at it. There are no surprises! If you are looking for a late model bay window Westfalia. this is it! If you have less than 10 feedback. please contact me prior to bidding. I have lost out from non serious bidders / low feedback bidders before. I am willing to help coordinate shipping / transportation needs. I have sold many vehicles around the world.  Bus is located in Chico. CA. $500 deposit due within 24 hours and full payment due within 7 days.   
Engine / Mechanical- 94x71 2. 0L Camper Special Blueprinted std/std case (oil galleys tapped and plugged) DPR crank and rods.  Balanced.  NOS Mahle pistons and cylinders Camper special heads built by Len Hoffman (HAM INC. ) Based on AMC castings Jake Raby 9590 cam and lifter kit Jake Raby valve train kit Chromoly pushrods 72-74 style heat exchangers Thunderbird header and custom muffler Dual 40mm Dellartos w/ CB Performance manifolds and linkage Carter electric fuel pump Powder coated tin New motor mounts 6 rim transmission is smooth and stays in all gears w/ new oil New Sachs clutch and pressure plate New throw out bearing Resurfaced flywheel and Lobro (German) CV Joints Gas tank was professionally cleaned New fuel and vent lines New sending unit with VDO unit with factory locking gas cap Tires are 27x8. 5x14 General Grabber AT2s with matching spare New complete brakes all four corners (German pads. rotors. drums) New shocks (KYB front and Gabreal adjustable air shocks in the rear to eliminate sag) New master cylinder Original dealer installed aluminum wheel covers Original (uninstalled) mud flaps   
Exterior- 99% rust free with original paint Surface rust only  There are no rust except under the battery which was professionally patched Original paint shines like new Only thing not original is the removable panel above the slider door on the rear panel.  It was completely patina and painted in a close to original match  Custom bumper mount light barAll lights work 
Interior- 100% complete and original Good overall condition for age Front seats are nice but shows signs of use Pop top upholstery is in perfect condition Perfect dash Floors are solid and in near perfect condition Bluetooth CD player and speakers 
For additional pictures please see the following photobucket link. http://s835. photobucket. com/user/rbassmaster/library/1978%20green%20westy                                                                                                                           

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