1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper Van, Diesel

Hey All!  I've had a more than expectedly crazy bit of holiday travel. and. as a result. I was unable to stay connected to Internet and my prior posting of my van!  I've gotten lots of personal messages referring to the poor timing of the auction. so I'm re-posting this morning for all of you who are still interested!  I promise that I'll be swift in answering any and all inquiries this time around!  I hope you're all having happy holidays. and happy bidding on this great Westie!!

This van has been my baby for years. and now it is with a heavy heart that I must find her a great new home!  Volkswagen only made the diesel version of this very popular camper for one year. so they are quite rare!  The original stock engine was only 1. 6 liters. and was woefully underpowered to run the vehicle.   I have had a brand new 1. 9 liter engine installed. and it has less than 2000 miles on it!!!  It goes somewhat without saying that the attraction of the diesel engine is its ability to run on biodiesel. and the ease with which it could be converted to run on straight grease.   The upgrade in power has really helped with speed on the highway and up steep grades.   The engine has never smoked. it has no leaks. runs at just the right temp. and starts easily in the cold.   Nearly all of the important mechanical components of the van have been replaced and upgraded.   I have a pile of receipts from both myself and the previous owner. and the van has been recently serviced by the fine folks at Asheville Vee Dub here in North Carolina.   They work exclusively on the repair and restoration of old Volkswagens. and really know their stuff.   In all. it runs beautifully.  

In terms of the camping equipment. the stove and the sink work great. while the fridge has never functioned.   All of the electrical stuff in the van has been fixed-sockets. lights. etc.   There is an auxiliary battery installed under the front seat which allows you to run the electrical equipment while parked without draining the battery in the engine.   This makes camping extremely comfortable and easy!!  The pop-top is in decent shape-it is original. and has a few repaired tears.   The mattresses are also original-they have some wear and tear but they're completely comfortable and functional.   The van is missing the front table that sits behind the driver's seat. but the table that swings over the backseat is in great condition.   The two front seats have a lot of wear in the upholstery. so I've covered the chairs with soft covers and I've always found it comfortable that way.   If you're interested in getting it back into mint condition. it would need a paint job. though the great news is that there is really no rust to speak of on the whole body of the vehicle.   Rust is generally the kiss of death in these cars. so to have one with no rust is quite valuable.  

I have had some of the best times of my life in this van. with my boyfriend and his young son. on road trips. at festivals. camping. and just generally traveling together.   It is very special to me. and I've made sure over the years that it's gotten all of the attention it deserved.   It is truly a rare find. and I hope that whomever drives away with it will feel the same way!

So. without further ado. here's the total rundown: 

-Brand new 1. 9 liter Diesel Engine. less than 2000 miles!!

-Brand new clutch. installed at the same time as the engine

-4 Brand new tires. also less than 2000 miles

-Radiator less than 3 years old

-Alternator 1 year old

-Brand new Starter

-Stove and Sink run perfectly

-Original stock radio with two old and two new speakers

-GoWesty Auxiliary Battery Kit installed

-Fully functional electrical equipment

-Fully functional sink and stove

-Pop-top in great working shape

**I am willing to consider delivery on a case by case basis. with travel cost reimbursement!!**

PS:  The issue with the carfax report was that I initially entered the wrong mileage for the odometer.  It was truly an honest mistake-the odometer has never worked. so I've never paid a tremendous amount of attention to it.  I subsequently corrected it to 174. 36.  This is not correct. as the new engine has less then 2. 00 miles on it.

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