1978 VW WESTFALIA VANAGON camper RV van with 130hp 2.2L SUBARU engine WESTY

  • Location: Mesa, Arizona, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Bus/Vanagon
  • SubModel: Subaru conversion
  • Type: Van Camper
  • Trim: Camper
  • Year: 1978
  • Mileage: 167,660
  • VIN: 2382105963
  • Color: Cammo
  • Engine size: 2.2 liter
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Power options: Air Conditioning
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Brown
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Camper Description

1978 VW westfalia Vanagon bus campmobile deluxe is a fully contained RV Sleeps 4
No Reserve!
  • This van has the popular Subaru engine conversion with only 46k miles on the engine. 5k of which since it has been in the van.
  • 1993 water cooled, fuel injected,2.2 130 hp Subaru Legacy engine, computer, electrical harness,all properly and professionallyinstalled.
  • Runs great, Very reliable, and has no issues.
  • OEM VW Automatic transmission, only 3.1k miles on rebuild
  • Its been in our family for 27 years. Arizona vehiclemost of its life. my parents took it and registered it in Oklahoma for a year. (has a clean Oklahoma title).
  • No fender benders or accidents. only some minor surface rust on the underside. (see picture of rust free floor board before it was coated)
  • Aluminum radiator with 2 speed electric fans, automatically controlled by Subaru engine computer.Does not run hot, even in the Arizona summer
  • Custom made 9 GallonStainless steel reserve gas tank(can be a little tricky to fill because of filler neck location) has electric switch on dash to swap tanks on the fly, but has no fuel gauge sender in the reserve tank
  • Under dash Air conditioning, and heater
  • Porsche wheels with 15" Michelin tires
  • New battery
  • Stainless Sink, and water storage, with electric pump
  • Built in ice box cooler with drain
  • 2 burner propane stove, Built in propane storage tank
  • External water hook up, and 110 volt electrical hook up, for those camp sights that have it all
  • Trailer hitch, and bicycle rack, holds two bicycles
  • 1988 GM 3 point shoulder harness seat belts for driver and front passenger only
  • multi stage restoration:
  • Done two years ago: complete brake job included: brake pads, shoes, master cylinder, calipers rebuil, new wheel cylinders,an two steering end links
  • Done 2 years ago: upholstery, seats, headliner, curtains, and beds, window seals and rubber
  • Recent: new pop top canvas, carpet, door panels, red oak vainer on cabinets and tables.
  • these vans have a lot of ground clearance and well balanced and get excolent traction,perfect for off-road in remote areas of the woods
  • Windshield wipers do not work. turn signals do not cancel

  • I taken this van on several road trips, one of which was from Phx Arizona to Tulsa Oklahoma and back, with no issues. and would not hesitate to fill up both gas tanks, the cooler, water supply and jump in it, for another 2,000 mile adventure.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or picture requests: Don at 480 712 9400 any time from 10am to midnight central time
I havea 100% feedback score, so you may have a reasonable expectation of a smooth and quick transaction. I expect the same. The above information is truthful and no important information, that I am aware of, is withheld or omitted. . This vehicle is sold AS IS and with no warranties. This Van is in good shape for a 30 year old vehicle but there will be imperfections/blemishes. You are encouraged to come inspect the vehicle prior to placing a bid. If you are unable to inspect it yourself you can hire an independent inspection service to check it out for you. If you are an out-of-state or country bidder and need help with shipping I am willing to coordinate with a local shipper of your choice, for pickup or drop off. I am in an industrial area so it can be conveniently loaded on a big truck if needed.
The winning bidder is required to pay a non refundable $500 deposit through PayPal due within 24 hours of the end of the auction.The balance of the purchase price is to be paid in full within 3 days of the end of the auction, unless otherwise agreed upon.
As for the balance, I will only accept one of the following:
  • cash in person,
  • bank wire,
  • bank transfer
  • or a direct bank deposit.
  • I will overnight the title and bill of sale the same day the funds are clear. Thank you, and happy bidding.
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