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85 VW Vanagon Westfalia with 86 2.1 liter engine

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Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Type: Van Camper
Trim: Westfalia
Year: 1985
Mileage: 167,000
VIN: WV2ZB0257FH000454
Color: Green
Engine size: 2.1 liter, 1986
Number of cylinders: 4
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Brown
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: CD Player
Vehicle Title: Clear

1985 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Westfalia Description

We love this van but our growing family no longer fits. Tons of extras. Fully ready for extended off/on the grid living - including a Propex furnace, solar power, fully functional water, stove and everything else you need to camp and live in it. In a Vanagon shop in southern California, mechanic drove it, said “that Vanagon jams!” Tall gears in 3rd and 4th. Has an ‘86 2.1 liter VW engine instead of smaller 1.9 liter stock in 85’s. Engine and transmission rebuilt 35k miles ago. Steering, braking, highway tracking, shifting all tight. Starts easy and runs well. Pick it up and head off on an adventure.
Amenities:
New 110 watt flexible solar panel on roof (lightweight, very efficient, minimal air drag)
2 deep cycle auxiliary batteries wired in series
GoWesty kit that switches to auxiliary batteries automatically so starter battery stays strong
Solar controller
Solar voltage monitor
Inverter so you can plug in your laptop, phone, whatever you like, including a USB outlet.
Has a switch to run the stereo when camping so don’t have to put in key
Two overhead fluorescent lights
Sink works
Two burner propane stove works
Aftermarket 3 screen pop top canvas for cross ventilation - has some rips in the screens
High end Propane Propex furnace
New style propane fill attachment so you can fill it at any propane place
Awning - great for rainy days and hot sunny days
Rebuilt engine 35,000 miles ago - done by previous owner, took him at his word
Rebuilt transmission 35,000 miles ago - 4 speed manual
New clutch 35,000 miles ago
Tall gears in 3rd and 4th
Various small dings and dents and rust
New paint job five years ago
Passed Boulder Colorado (strict!) emissions tests a few months ago no problem.
New fuel pump, water pump, upgraded cooling system and a bunch of other various repairs done by pro mechanics over the years
Roof rack bars - Yakima
Rooftop Rocket Box for extra storage
New tires
Two tables inside plus mount for a table to swing outside for grilling or food
Both front seats can flip around
Rear trailer hitch
Has A/C but doesn’t work, was quoted $1100 in Vegas to get it operable.
Mercedes wheels, 14”, keep it very stable at speed
$400 Blaupunkt stereo system with CD and input jack including all new speakers and remote
Front mounted 3 bike rack, keeps bikes out of the way in day to day living and travel
Fridge on propane doesn’t work as far as we can tell, we’ve always used a cooler, most likely just the igniter needs to be cleaned.
New wiper motor and blades front and rear
Curtains all around
Rear hatch screen
Top bed topper for extra comfort
New side mirrors
Bentley manual, and have a pdf version too if you’d like
3rd single passenger seat, slides in and out easily for camping or not using, has storage under
Front panels all have chip-resistant bedliner paint
Recent oil change
Recent wheel alignment

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