1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Wolfsburg - Refurbed and Upgraded!

1986 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Description

1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Wolfsburg Edition
For sale is an exceptional, well-maintained and highly upgraded Westy in excellent condition with just 136k original miles and and well over $25k worth of upgrades. This Westy has undergone a full and rigorous service and restoration to address any and all known issues - over $8k was spent on maintenance - this includes a recent clutch and transmission rebuild by the professionals at Valley Wagonworks, making this vehicle a road-ready and reliable travel companion for years to come. This Westy also boasts an impressive number of upgrades throughout the cabin and exterior.
**Please Read** Due to my travel schedule, this vehicle will be available for pickup or shipping starting on May 15th! Additional photos and documents can be made available as well once I return to California.
I’ve poured a lot of love into this old Westy. I’d recommend you watch the 1 min overview video I’ve linked to get a sense of some of the work I’ve done to the vehicle over the last few years. If you’d like to learn about all of the upgrades in detail, as well as review the labor and maintenance receipts you can find this information in the links below.
Watch the video here!
1986 Volkswagon Vanagon Westfalia - Upgrades and Additions.
Read the full list of upgrades and additions here!
Full List of Upgrades and Additions.
Review maintenance receipts here!
Maintenance Receipts.
Description
Stock 2.1L, 4 cylinder water cooled engine with 136K original miles
4 speed manual transmission - full clutch and transmission rebuild by Valley Wagonworks at 136K
Pop-top roof with newer canvas
Full galley kitchen with fridge and stove
Cupboard unit with 40L freshwater tank
Wardrobe with mirror
Front table with swing arm
Foldable rear bench with bed mattress
Repainted about 6 years ago
No rust issues
Smogged and registered in California
Clean title
Upgrades and Additions (there are many!):
Full 300 watt solar array feeding 2x deep cycle batteries powering the entire interior cabin
120V 300W pure sine wave power inverter
Go Westy South African 4-Headlight Grille Kit with lights
Go Westy 15” rims
Truck Fridge TF49
Custom ‘wine cellar’ that can hold 5 bottles
Projector television and screen (yes it’s as fun as it sounds)
Brand new JBL car stereo system with integrated amps and subwoofer
Custom power locks installation with alarm led
Professionally tinted windows throughout
VanagonLife locking steel center console
Custom led cabin lighting
Custom light installation in cupboards with switches
Complete faucet upgraded kit with new fresh water hoses
Pop top lift assist struts
Thule roof racks
XL Thule 625 Force roof cargo box
Rocky Mountain Vanagon ladder
Streamlight Strion LED Rechargeable Flashlight
Premium 2” latex mattress topper
Extras! Included but not installed (over $2.5k in value!):
Propex HS2211 Propane Heater with Thermostat Control
Twin Peaks Front Steel Bumper
Twin Peaks Rear Bumper with Integrated Hitch
Twin Peaks Deluxe Grille Guard
Hella 500 Fog Lamp Kit
Known Issues:
The AC motor recently went out and needs to be replaced.
Small dent on right rear wheel well
Summary
This Westy has been loved and proven to be a great companion vehicle for my adventures across the US over the last few years. It has always been garaged in California when not in use and the interior/exterior reflect these optimal storage conditions. I’ve owned the Westy for about 3 years now and spent hundreds of hours improving and restoring it which has been a great pleasure to me. The previous long-term owner was a college professor who used the vehicle sparingly with his wife, and so this Westy has been in good hands, gently driven and well-maintained throughout its history. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition with all recent services performed by the professionals at Valley Wagonworks in San Rafael, California. I would invite any potential owner to conduct a pre-purchase inspections as a means to verify.
I am reluctant to part with my VW, but I am currently living abroad and it’s time for me to let it go.
I know the vehicle quite well and I am happy to answer any questions you might have.