1983 Volkswagen Vanagon

This 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia is finished in orange over a tan interior and is powered by a 1.9-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. The van spent time in Arizona and California before it was acquired by the seller in March 2021 and subsequently refurbished. Work included repainting the exterior and replacing weather seals, reupholstering the interior, upgrading the brakes and suspension, and servicing the engine and accessories. Equipment includes an aftermarket exhaust, Twin Peaks bumpers, tinted windows, dual batteries, a replacement pop-up tent, a GoWesty center console, plywood door panels, and a Pioneer CD stereo. This Vanagon Westfalia is offered with service and refurbishment receipts, spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The body was stripped to repair rust and dents, and the front-right panel was replaced before the van was repainted in Orange. Equipment includes replacement weather seals, Twin Peaks bumpers, GoWesty RV hookups, aftermarket heavy-duty mirrors, and aftermarket window tint. A cargo hauler is included in the sale. The black-finished wheels are wrapped with General Grabber A/T tires. Stopping power is provided by upgraded front discs and calipers along with rear drums. The brake master cylinder, lines, shoes, and pads were replaced, and the suspension is equipped with replacement bushings and a Radflo lift kit. The stock front brakes are included in the sale. The armrest-equipped front seats are said to be sourced from a later-model Vanagon and were reupholstered in Yorktown Tan cloth and vinyl with Mocha replacement carpets. Amenities include a carpeted dash cover, plywood door panels with replacement window crank handles, an extended shifter, a GoWesty center console with cupholders, sound insulation, and a Pioneer CD stereo with a six-speaker sound system and a Punch subwoofer. The heater, windshield washer pump, and horn are inoperable. A two-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation that includes an 85-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The six-digit odometer shows 160k miles, approximately 700 of which have been added by the seller. The rear compartment features a rear bench seat that transforms into a bed as well as a kitchenette with dual propane burners, a replacement propane tank, and a sink with a replacement faucet as well as cabinets and curtains. The carpet, curtains, headliner, and pop-up tent were replaced during the refurbishment. The back features a mattress and storage compartment along with additional overhead storage. The water-cooled 1.9-liter flat-four was factory rated at 83 horsepower. Work performed in preparation for the sale included a valve adjustment along with replacing the following: Air filter Intake manifold boots and gaskets Vacuum lines Distributor cap and rotor Spark plugs and wires Fuel injectors, filter, and lines. Radiator, fan, and fan switch Coolant hoses and gaskets Thermostat Aluminum expansion tank Alternator belt Motor mounts The fuel tank is said to have been removed and resealed during the service. Dual batteries are fitted, a spare ECU is included in the sale, and the aftermarket exhaust system does not have a catalytic converter. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a replacement four-speed manual transaxle. The clutch, flywheel, and front transmission mount were replaced and the CV joints were rebuilt in August 2021. Rust is noted beneath the rear bumper, and additional photos of the suspension and the chassis are presented in the gallery. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and history in California from an initial entry in 1993. The seller states that the car cannot pass a California emissions test in its current configuration, therefore it cannot be sold to an in-state private party buyer. Filed under: vw