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1978 Sage Green VW Westfalia Campmobile - Beautiful Condition With Many Extras!

Location: Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
SubModel: Westfalia Campmobile
Type: Van Camper
Year: 1978
Mileage: 138,332
VIN: 6309264136
Color: Sage Green
Engine size: 2.0 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Interior color: Green / Green Plaid
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title: Clear

1978 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Description

1978 bay window Sage Green VW Westfalia Campmobile with MANY extras! True to the original and a collector's dream.This is a package / lot deal. Will not break it up or sell individual pieces.
Please see photos for condition detail and message with any questions you may have. If you are local, you may contact us to view the bus in person.You can view two short videos that include some additional photos and video of the engine running, as well as the vehicle driving up the street, by clicking on these links:
https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_referrer=watch&video_id=s56Toqd4oJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz1uwuos2P8

What's in the package:

1978 VW Westy in original Sage Green, with period correct "orange peel" finish. 138,350 miles on original engine. Runs beautifully. Down to the metal exterior body restoration in 2004 and garage kept in heat controlled environment since; no alterations to original design. Ice box, sink with faucet, pop top, front seat table, storage stool. Complete 1978 model. Safety upgrades of retractable front seat belts and GFI outlet. Interior is mostly original with exception of headliner, curtains, floor mats and shifter knob.
Original front seat hammock in like new condition.
Back screen
Additional1979 2.0L engine, with 1500 original miles. Complete and in good condition but should be rebuilt due to passage of time. Proper engine block code "GE".
Additional transaxle.
TWO VW canvas tents. One in outstanding condition, one which needs some patching and new screens, or could be used for repairs in the future. One full set of poles, one partial set.
Assorted tools.
User manuals and how to books.
Camp chairs and camping mats. "Camping in style" coordinated tableware.
1976 Sears Robuck color coordinated camp stove.
Spare parts - spark plugs, gaskets, jack, extra headrests, extra material, etc.
All original parts which have been replaced were kept and will go with the vehicle.

Restoration Items and Accessories Purchased Over The Years:

Sunbrella three window pop top canvas.
All exterior seals
Head lights and assemblies
Front windshield
Sun visors
Side mirrors
Wiper blades
H20 pump for sink
Storage cover
Headliner material
Reproduction curtains
Retractable 3 point seat belts
Rooftop luggage carrier bag
Extra tee molding
Antenna
Kick panels
Gas cap
GFI outlet

Mechanical parts/items purchased over the years:

Rear sway bar kit
Brake hoses rotors, drums, shoes
Ball joints
Tie rod end
Steering link
Shocks
Rebuilt Transmission
Clutch cable
Fuel pump
Gas tank cleaned and recoated
Tires
Spare engine
Spare transaxle
Spare muffler (not installed)

Known issues:

Horn doesn't work. A steering column button has been added, to sound the horn.
Piping is coming loose on front seats. Can be reattached with glue or stitching.
Rear drum brakes in good shape but need adjusting.
Some small chips in paint, on bumper, on right rear corner panel and on driver door. See photos for details and size. Can easily be touched up with matching paint.

Terms: Cash, Bank cashier's check (must clear for 3 business days before we release the vehicle) or Bank Wire Transfer (usually clears same day if done early enough and we will release upon clearance verification).
Buyer must arrange and pay for transportation or you may pick up locally. No overseas sales or third party transactions.
This is a beautiful, lovingly maintained piece of history. It is not perfect but we aimed to be true to the original and have maintained as much of the original vehicle as possible, replacing only with accurate restoration pieces where necessary, and only a few safety upgrades.
Good luck!

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