1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper GL

This 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Camper GL is powered by a 2.5L Subaru flat-four paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle. The van is a Westfalia pop-top model that is finished in Wolfram Gray Metallic over gray cloth upholstery. Features include 15″ Rhein alloy wheels, power steering, front disc brakes, a ScanGauge engine monitoring system, a roof-mounted solar panel, a 1,500-watt inverter, a refrigerator, and a stove. The bus was first delivered to South County Motors in Huntington Beach, California, and it remained in the state until it was acquired by the current owner in 2001 and relocated to Virginia. Work in preparation for the sale included replacing the battery and CV boots, servicing the suspension and brakes, and resealing and flushing the transmission. This Vanagon shows 292k miles and is now offered at no reserve in California with a window sticker, recent service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name. The exterior is finished in Wolfram Gray Metallic. The pop-top is equipped with a Les Ateliers three-window tent and pneumatic struts, and additional equipment includes power mirrors, a 200-watt solar panel, an 8-foot Fiamma awning, and a storage platform that can be mounted to the rear hitch receiver. The bearings for the sliding side door were recently replaced. Rhein 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 205/70 Nokian tires, and a matching spare is mounted underneath. The van is equipped with power steering and front disc brakes. Work in June 2022 included adjusting the front wheel bearings, servicing the rear brakes, and replacing the CV boots and suspension bushings. The seller notes that the gray cloth bucket seats were re-padded by Sewfine Interior Products. Equipment includes power locks and windows, a JVC stereo, and an ignition kill switch. The clock and the air-conditioning system are inoperative. The South African–market steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. A ScanGauge II monitor is mounted on the steering column. The six-digit odometer shows 292k miles, approximately 60k of which were added during current ownership. The rear cabin area features a flat-folding bench seat and a loft bed, as well as a refrigerator, a stove, curtains, storage compartments, a rear screen, and a 1,500-watt inverter. A Propex propane heater is installed but failed to light in a pre-sale test. The refrigerator was repaired in preparation for the sale. The 2.5-liter Subaru EJ flat-four was reportedly sourced from a 2007 Impreza and installed by Vanaru in 2013. A stainless steel exhaust system and coolant pipes were also installed at that time. Service in 2019 included replacing the starter, fuel pressure regulator, intake system, and spark plugs and wires. Both batteries were replaced in preparation for the sale and can be charged using the bus’s shore power connection. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transaxle. The seller notes that the transaxle was rebuilt in 2013, and service in preparation for sale included replacing the seals and flushing the fluid. The window sticker lists colors and equipment along with a total price of $25,085. Manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, service manuals, a selection of spares, and accessories are included in the sale. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in California and Virginia. The car has not passed a California emissions test. Filed under: vw